Hybrid Quantum IP Patent Agent (Staff/Principal)

Clutch Canada; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

D-Wave Quantum Inc. seeks an experienced Patent Agent / Patent Specialist to join the IP team, supporting growth of our quantum computing R&D and IP strategy across New Haven, CT and Boca Raton, FL. Hybrid role with onsite support at New Haven.

You will draft and prosecute patents, coordinate with external counsel, and mentor staff while collaborating across technical teams to protect innovations in gate- and annealing-based quantum computing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Physics, Mathematics, Computing Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience drafting and prosecuting patents before a Patent Office.
• Proven experience in patent drafting, prosecution, and portfolio management.
• Registration as a U.S. Patent Agent or Patent Attorney (or equivalent certification) is an asset.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and sound judgment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience mentoring junior professionals is an asset.
• Experience building collaborative relationships across a variety of technical backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead IP education initiatives and promote IP best practices tailored to the needs of the New Haven and Boca Raton research and development teams.
• Develop a solid understanding of company technology and partner with research and development teams to identify and capture valuable innovations.
• Draft and prosecute high-quality patent applications across diverse technical areas.
• Coordinate effectively with external patent counsel.
• Build strong partnerships across technical teams.
• Support the growth, management, and continuous improvement of D-Wave’s patent portfolio.
• Recommend and implement improvements to IP processes.
• Anticipate challenges, recommend solutions, and elevate when appropriate.
• Monitor developments in quantum technologies and evolving IP law to inform strategy.

Skills

Patent drafting

Patent prosecution

Portfolio management

Patent Office filings

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Technical background

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics, Mathematics, Computing Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Job description

D-Wave Quantum Inc. seeks an experienced Patent Agent / Patent Specialist to join the IP team, supporting growth of our quantum computing R&D and IP strategy across New Haven, CT and Boca Raton, FL. Hybrid role with onsite support at New Haven.

You will draft and prosecute patents, coordinate with external counsel, and mentor staff while collaborating across technical teams to protect innovations in gate- and annealing-based quantum computing.