Law Clerk – US Patents | Ottawa ON

Payroll & Benefits Coordinator | Toronto ON; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national Intellectual Property law firm seeks a Patent Law Clerk for its Ottawa office. This role includes managing patent prosecution across various dynamic industries. The position offers professional development and operates within a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant patent experience in patent prosecution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage prosecution of US direct, PCT international, and foreign patent applications.
• Prepare, file, and report on patent applications.
• Liaise with foreign IP offices and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Paralegal, Law Clerk, or Legal Assistant Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Adobe

Excel

iManage

Job description

Our client is recruiting for a Patent Law Clerk to join their Ottawa office. You will be a key member of a dynamic and innovative group of patent agents, paraprofessionals and legal support staff, providing the highest level of service to our clients, while having the opportunity to cultivate your skills as part of our successful national Intellectual Property (IP) Patent team. This is an excellent opportunity offering growth and a hybrid work model. This is an immediate opening located in Ottawa, ON.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Play a critical role in the prosecution process of US direct, PCT international, and other foreign patent applications and participate as a contributing member of the team to ensure excellent client service
• Work with top tier patent professionals to prepare, file and report US direct, PCT International, and other foreign patent applications in a wide range of dynamic industries, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, fashion, electronic systems, food and beverage, cannabis etc.
• Be responsible for data management and official deadlines using the firm’s IP Practice Management system
• Manage official correspondence from various foreign Intellectual Property offices including preparing correspondence, reporting various stages of patent prosecution, and liaising with multiple key stakeholders related to ongoing matters
• Interact with WIPO, USPTO and other foreign Intellectual Property offices and problem-solve procedural matters in real-time, to facilitate ongoing prosecution of patent applications
• Keep up to date on changes in patent law including internal procedural requirements

Core Skills & Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant patent experience with advanced knowledge in patent prosecution from a law firm and/or in-house experience
• Paralegal, Law Clerk, or Legal Assistant Diploma an asset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A team player with a strong work ethic and a desire for continuous improvement
• Knowledge of document management systems (iManage knowledge an asset), Microsoft Word, Outlook, Adobe, and Excel
• Strong organizational skills in planning and prioritizing work, multi-tasking and attention to details
• Ability to succeed in a multi-disciplinary team with a collaborative and strategic mindset
• Adaptable to dynamic priorities and deadlines, to best serve our clients’ business goals