Hybrid Patent Agent: Drafting, Prosecution & IP Strategy

Marks & Clerk LLP; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Marks & Clerk Canada is seeking an experienced Patent Agent to join our Canadian team with a focus on patent drafting, filing and prosecution. You will work with leading engineers and clients to protect innovations across jurisdictions.

We value hands-on technical excellence, strong client relationships and the ability to manage multiple filings in a collaborative, hybrid work environment combining office and remote work.

Qualifications

• Qualified Canadian Patent Agent with at least two (2) years experience since qualification.
• Recognized degree in electrical or computer engineering, mathematics, physics, or related disciplines.
• Patent drafting, filing and prosecution.
• Demonstrated technical excellence.
• The ability to assume responsibility for client relationships.
• The ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team.
• Highly motivated; proactive with a drive to develop the practice.
• Excellent time and portfolio management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients regarding appropriate IP protection.
• Prepare and file patent applications.
• Prosecute patent applications through to grant.
• Conduct IP audits and due diligence for investors in intellectual property and businesses with IP assets.
• Arrange validity and infringement reviews and patent watch services.
• Draft arguments to advocate clients’ positions, with reference to case law.

Skills

Client relationships

Teamwork

Time management

Portfolio management

Proactive attitude

Education

Electrical/Computer engineering or related disciplines

Job description

Marks & Clerk Canada is seeking an experienced Patent Agent to join our Canadian team with a focus on patent drafting, filing and prosecution. You will work with leading engineers and clients to protect innovations across jurisdictions.

We value hands-on technical excellence, strong client relationships and the ability to manage multiple filings in a collaborative, hybrid work environment combining office and remote work.