**Worker Sub-Type:** Regular ****** Job Description: ****** BlackBerry seeks a creative, self-driven patent attorney for its Intellectual Property and Licensing operations.  You will be primarily responsible for patent prosecution but will also contribute to licensing support, litigation support, infringement analysis, and portfolio management. **Responsibilities:** * Work with BlackBerry engineering teams to create high quality invention disclosures * Work with BlackBerry outside counsel to draft and prosecute patent applications * Identify potential licensees of BlackBerry patents * Assess BlackBerry’s patent portfolio in terms of various quality metrics * Develop detailed claim charts * Present claim charts to potential licensees * Discuss technical and legal issues related to BlackBerry’s patents with potential licensees * Approximately 5%-10% domestic/international travel may be required **Key Qualifications:** * Licensed patent attorney, registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office * Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Telecommunication or other related fields * 5+ years of relevant experience with patent prosecution and/or patent licensing * Experience and understanding of patent and portfolio valuation * Experience in licensing negotiations and responding to arguments * Broad technical knowledge, industry insight and commercial awareness of the Internet of Things, cyber-security, cryptography, automotive systems, enterprise mobility management, operating systems and applications * Exceptional presentation skills, concise and fluent in communication * Ability to distill complexity via a methodical and structured approach * Team player, self-disciplined, and ability to work cooperatively with others * Exemplary ethical standards #LI-NR1 **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 40 BlackBerry (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) is a trusted security software and services company that provides enterprises and governments with the technology they need to secure the Internet of Things. Headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, the company is unwavering in its commitment to safety, cybersecurity and data privacy, and leads in key areas such as artificial intelligence, endpoint security and management, encryption and embedded systems. You couldn’t choose a more exciting time to consider joining us! For more information, visit BlackBerry.com and follow @BlackBerry. ©2022 BlackBerry. All right reserved. BlackBerry® and related trademarks, names, and logos are the property of BlackBerry Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world. It is the policy of BlackBerry to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. EEO Minorities/Females/P rotected Veteran/Disabled