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We are a future-minded Firm delivering high-value advice and known for our unwavering commitment to innovation, diversity and inclusion, community involvement and talent development. Learn more about us at
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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG), Canada’s leading, innovative and client-focused law firm, is seeking a:
Patent Agent – Intellectual Property (High Tech)
Through our distinctive client-focused approach, you will grow your career working with leading professionals as part of a creative, multi-disciplinary team. This is an ideal position for someone committed to exceeding clients’ goals and changing the future. Top professionals who want to innovate and collaborate should apply. Right from the start you will have the strength of our people and the BLG brand behind you.
Intellectual Property (IP) is one of the core practice areas at BLG, and our clients enjoy the benefits of specialized IP services provided on an integrated full service platform. Many of our IP Lawyers, Trademark Agents, and Patent Agents are consistently ranked as leading practitioners in international publications, and our national IP group offers expertise in the protection, enforcement, and commercialization of IP. BLG boasts a diverse client base, spanning all industry sectors including some of the most innovative domestic and international companies.
Patent Agents at BLG assist in drafting patent specifications for our clients’ inventions and prosecuting patent applications in Canada and abroad, working with agents in other jurisdictions.
This position is open in our Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa or Montreal offices.
We are looking for
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A qualified Canadian Patent Agent with a background in electrical or computer engineering and experience in high-tech.
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The candidate should be in their first 3 years of patent agency work.
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The ideal candidate will have significant patent drafting experience.
The candidate must possess:
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strong communication skills, both written and verbal,
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an eye for detail,
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interpersonal skills for collaborative work with colleagues and the firm’s clients, and
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time management and organizational skills.
Applicants are welcome to apply through
Careers | Legal Professionals | BLG
. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
BLG is committed to building and fostering a workplace that is reflective of our communities, where all firm members feel included, valued, and heard. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates but acknowledge the systemic and structural barriers that have, historically, marginalized and barred certain groups from accessing employment opportunities. As part of our commitment to removing barriers to employment, we strongly encourage applications from members of these historically marginalized groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, members of the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities and women. Accommodations are available, upon request, in all aspects of the recruitment process.
