Agent(e) de brevets – Hautes technologies / Patent Agent – High Technology

fasken; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian law firm is seeking a patent agent to join its intellectual property team in Montreal. The role involves drafting and prosecuting patent applications, preparing legal opinions, and participating in strategic innovation processes. Ideal candidates will have a science or engineering background, be registered with CPATA, and possess strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Health and wellness programs

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Registered patent agent with CPATA or 4+ years experience.
• Fluency in French and English is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications in Canada and internationally.
• Prepare written opinions on patentability and validity or infringement of patents.
• Conduct technical and legal analyses of patents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Scientific analysis

Legal analysis

Business acumen

Education

Undergraduate degree in science or engineering

Graduate degree (Master’s or PhD) in science

Job description

Fasken is a leading Canadian law firm that offers exciting and attractive career opportunities. With more than 850 lawyers, patent agents, and trademark agents, our firm provides a comprehensive range of legal, patent, and trademark services to both national and international clients from offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, London, Johannesburg, and Beijing.

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a patent agent to join our collaborative intellectual property team, where engaging challenges await.

This position will mainly require you to:

1. Draft and prosecute patent applications in Canada and internationally;
2. Prepare written opinions on patentability and the validity or infringement of patents;
3. Participate in strategic processes related to innovation, intellectual property, and due diligence in commercial transactions;
4. Conduct technical and legal analyses of patents and handle patent litigation cases as a lawyer, an agent, or both.

Required Qualifications

1. Registered patent agent with the College of Patent Agents & Trademark Agents (CPATA) or at least four (4) years of relevant experience;
2. Undergraduate degree in a science or engineering field such as mechanical engineering, physics, or related disciplines;
3. A graduate degree (Master’s or PhD) in science is an asset;
4. Lawyer registered with the Barreau du Québec is an asset;
5. Fluency in both French and English is highly desirable.

Personal and Professional Skills

1. Meticulous with excellent interpersonal, communication, scientific, and legal analysis skills;
2. Ability to work effectively in a supportive and collegial environment;
3. Initiative and resourcefulness;
4. Adaptability and creativity;
5. Strong business acumen and client focus.

Why Join the Fasken Team?

1. Work with passionate and dynamic colleagues;
2. Enjoy a friendly work environment that values respect, diversity, openness, and innovation;
3. Benefit from competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, and tailored insurance plans;
4. Join a firm renowned for excellence;
5. Experience flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work options based on operational needs.