Intellectual Property Clerk (Trademark)

McCarthy Tétrault; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian law firm is seeking an IP Clerk to join their Vancouver office. The role requires a strong background in trademark law, with responsibilities including filing applications and managing correspondence with various intellectual property offices. Ideal candidates will possess meticulous attention to detail and excellent organizational and communication skills. The firm offers a hybrid work environment and comprehensive benefits from day one.

Benefits

Outstanding benefits from day one

Competitive compensation and paid overtime

Generous time off, including a volunteering day

Commitment to professional development

Strong community involvement and commitment to equity

Qualifications

• Completion of a university degree, college diploma, or equivalent work experience.
• Three to five years of previous trademark experience.

Responsibilities

• Filing trademark assignments and preparing trademark applications.
• Processing incoming correspondence from CIPO, USPTO, WIPO.
• Updating client contact information in the PATTSY database.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

University Degree or College Diploma

Job description

Job Description

McCarthy Tétrault is a Canadian law firm that offers a full suite of legal and business solutions to clients in Canada and around the world. At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities in our offices in Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Calgary and Vancouver. We are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one ofCanada’s Top 100 Employers and to have earned the distinction of one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the thirteenth consecutive year in 2025. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.

We are recruiting for an IP Clerk to join our team in our Torontoor Vancouver offices. The successful candidate must have a minimum of 3 years in trademark, and will be responsible for Filing trademark assignments, and processing incoming correspondence from CIPO, USPTO, WIPO, and foreign associates. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment with 3 days in the office per week.

As an IP Clerk, you will be:

• Emailing the assistants the daily due dates for their respective lawyers and agents and following-up when necessary.
• Compiling from the main report, the trademark watch reports for each individual lawyer/agent for both Canada and the United States.
• Processing incoming correspondence from CIPO, USPTO, WIPO, and foreign associates and entering their relevant data and deadlines into the PATTSY database.
• Proofing the wares and services listed in approval notices and those of the notice of allowance against those in the trademark application.
• Preparing and filing trademark applications and amended trademark applications.
• Renewing trademark registrations and assisting with Nice classifications during renewal.
• Assisting with trademark renewal reminders.
• Filing trademark assignments, security agreements, and other documents with CIPO, USPTO, and WIPO.
• Conducting searches on CIPO, USPTO, and WIPO databases
• Updating client contact information in PATTSY.
• Creating new letters in PATTSY.
• Backing-up duties for trademark related tasks for assistants

As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:

• Completion of a university degree, college diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Three to five years of previous trademark experience.
• Great attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.

As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:

• Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
• Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
• A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
• Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.

How to Apply:

We encourage external candidates to apply online and internal applicants must apply directly through our internal careers portal on Espresso. We look forward to receiving your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.