Marks & Clerk is one of the world’s leading intellectual property (IP) firms, with our first Canadian office being established in Ottawa in 1921. We specialize in all areas of intellectual property law – trademarks, copyrights, patents, designs, and related matters, as well as IP enforcement and litigation.
Through a global network of 15 offices in Canada, the UK, Europe and Asia and long-established relationships with other trusted IP firms worldwide, we have the unique ability to secure and enforce IP rights for clients looking to safeguard their innovations in multiple jurisdictions. Our clients come from a diverse range of industries and include start-ups, small and medium sized businesses and large multi-national corporations who have long trusted us to deliver high quality, seamless and cost-effective services both in Canada and globally.
We are looking to add additional, motivated talent to join our dynamic patent team. This position provides key support to professionals, focusing on prosecution, working with domestic clients and foreign associates.
This position offers a unique opportunity for learning, autonomy, and the development in patents, supporting a senior managing associate and providing general assistance to the patent group.
Experience:
- Three to six years relevant patent working experience.
- Experience with the patent life cycle including opening new files, application preparation, filing, managing, and monitoring due dates.
- Experience billing, file management, responding to clients and/or following up with CIPO and/or USPTO.
- Proven team skills, including communication, collaboration, and cooperation with peers and professionals.
Qualifications:
- Legal Assistant Diploma/Certificate or Law Clerk Degree.
- Proven ability and the desire to successfully manage a heavy workload.
- Familiarity with IP docketing and DMS software.
- Effective writing skills with a sharp eye for detail.
- Solid experience working in patent, remote and electronic environments.
- Strong working knowledge of IP software and standard MS Office software; (Word, Excel).
- Effective collaboration and cooperation skills, open to participating in team meetings and workflow discussions.
- Proactive, problem-solving skills.
- Solid time management skills, able to work on assignments from multiple professionals.
- Excellent attention to detail and work product presentation.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter, in confidence to [email protected].
Marks & Clerk is an equal opportunity employer and will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.
Currently, M&C firm members are in a hybrid arrangement, working 1 to 2 days a week in the office and the balance of the week at home. The goal is to provide firm members with a work-life balance.
Marks & Clerk Canada requires all firm members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Any exemption request will be considered on a case-by-case basis and granted only where the request meets the requirements of applicable legislation.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
No agencies please.
