Patent Attorney

MaintainX; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Montreal seeks an experienced Patent Attorney to develop its IP strategy, manage patent prosecution and collaborate with engineers and business leaders. Ideal candidates have extensive knowledge of patent law, experience with software patents, and strong communication skills. Benefits include competitive salary, equity opportunities, and comprehensive healthcare coverage.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage

Equity opportunities

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney with admission to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
• Proven experience in software and emerging technologies, including AI and machine learning.
• Ability to describe complex technological inventions in accessible language.

Responsibilities

• Develop and advance a strategy to expand MaintainX’s patent portfolio.
• Evaluate patent landscapes for opportunities in align with company strategy.
• Partner to identify and protect patentable inventions.

Skills

Knowledge of patent law

Experience drafting patents

Excellent writing skills

Project management abilities

Education

Degree in technology, engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

MaintainX is the world's leading Asset and Work Intelligence platform for industrial and frontline environments. We are a modern IoT-enabled cloud-based tool for reliability, safety, and operations on physical equipment and facilities. MaintainX powers operational excellence for 12,000 businesses including Duracell, Univar Solutions Inc., Titan America, McDonald's, Brenntag, Cintas, Xylem, and Shell. We recently completed a $150 million Series D funding round, bringing our total funding to $254 million and valuing the company at $2.5 billion.

We are seeking an experienced Patent Attorney to join our Legal Department at MaintainX. This individual will develop and execute MaintainX’s IP strategy, manage patent prosecution, and support trademark initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical foundation, a deep understanding of patent law, and the ability to collaborate closely with engineers, product teams, and business leaders.

This role is based in Montreal, Quebec.

What you’ll do

• Develop and advance a strategy to expand MaintainX’s patent portfolio.
• Evaluate existing patent landscapes to identify opportunities for patentable innovations aligned with company strategy and product roadmap.
• Partner with engineers, software developers, and management to identify, describe, and protect patentable inventions.
• Conduct and review patent searches to refine applications.
• Draft and prosecute provisional and non-provisional patent applications.
• Manage and oversee outside patent counsel.
• Collaborate with legal and business team leaders to address IP-related issues.
• Support trademark registration initiatives and other brand-related intellectual property protections.

About you

• Licensed attorney with extensive knowledge of patent law and practice, including appropriate admission to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
• Proven experience drafting and prosecuting patents in software and/or emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and/or machine learning.
• Strong academic background in technology, engineering, or related field.
• Ability to clearly describe complex technological inventions in precise, accessible language.
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong project management abilities with efficient and disciplined work habits.
• Ability to integrate seamlessly with business, engineering, and external legal teams.
• Willingness to travel periodically as required.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary and meaningful equity opportunities.
• Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.
• You’ll work alongside folks across the globe that reflect the MaintainX values, Smart Humble Optimist.
• We believe in meritocracy, where ideas and effort are publicly celebrated.

About us

Our mission is to make the life of blue-collar workers easier worldwide by creating software that meets their needs and realities. Our product is truly life-changing for 80% of the workforce that doesn’t work behind a desk and needs enterprise-grade software at their fingertips.

MaintainX is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.