Patent Agent

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 is one of the world’s leading intellectual firms, with our Canadian office established in 1921. With a qualified team of seasoned patent and trademark associates, we offer a full spectrum of technical expertise on all aspects of intellectual property matters – patents, trademarks, designs and copyright. This includes strategic and commercial advice on portfolio management, licensing, enforcement and litigation, and due diligence and valuation of intellectual property.

Through a global network of 17 offices in Canada, Europe and Asia, Marks & Clerk has long- established relationships with other trusted IP firms worldwide and a unique ability to secure IP protection for clients looking to safeguard their innovations in multiple jurisdictions. Our clients come from a diverse range of industries and include start-ups, small and medium sized businesses and large multi-national corporations who have long-trusted us to deliver high quality, seamless and cost-effective services, both locally and globally. We are looking to add an experienced Patent Agent to join the Canadian team with focus in the areas of patent drafting, filing and prosecution.

Responsibilities

Marks & Clerk believes in looking at an entire business portfolio from an IP perspective and likes to take a collaborative approach with clients. Specific responsibilities are:

• 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.

Qualifications and Experience

• 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.

Marks & Clerk Canada is an equal opportunity employer and will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.

Currently, firm members enjoy a hybrid arrangement, working 2 days in the office and from home.

Permanent / Temporary: Permanent

Full / Part Time Full Time

Job Requirements

• 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
• Experience of patent drafting, filing and prosecution.