Patents IP Assistant | Hybrid Work & Growth

Gowling WLG; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Ottawa is seeking an Intellectual Property Assistant to provide administrative support to patent lawyers. Responsibilities include coordinating patent fee payments, processing applications, and maintaining the in-house database. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of experience as a Patent Assistant, is proficient with data entry, and possesses strong Microsoft Office skills. This role offers a supportive work culture and benefits including extensive health coverage and hybrid work flexibility.

Benefits

100% employer-paid health, dental, and mental health coverage

15+ vacation days

Hybrid work flexibility

Parental leave top-up

Group Retirement Savings Plan

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience working as a Patent Assistant.
• Canadian and Foreign Patent experience.
• Ability to produce high quality work under tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate payment of patent maintenance fees to CIPO and foreign jurisdictions.
• Review and enter correspondence from CIPO and Foreign Patent Offices.
• Open, prepare and file PCT and Canadian applications.

Skills

Experience as a Patent Assistant

Data-Entry experience

Bilingualism (English/French)

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

A leading international law firm in Ottawa is seeking an Intellectual Property Assistant to provide administrative support to patent lawyers. Responsibilities include coordinating patent fee payments, processing applications, and maintaining the in-house database. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of experience as a Patent Assistant, is proficient with data entry, and possesses strong Microsoft Office skills. This role offers a supportive work culture and benefits including extensive health coverage and hybrid work flexibility.