Trademark Associate (Ottawa) – IP Strategy & Enforcement

Marks & Clerk; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks & Clerk in Ottawa seeks a Trademark Associate with 3–5 years of experience in trademark clearance and prosecution. You will support worldwide, high-profile client portfolios and assist on enforcement matters, copyright, and related areas.

The role offers hybrid work—2 days in-office and the rest remote—working with elite attorneys on cutting-edge IP matters in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three to five years of experience specializing in trademark clearance and prosecution and preparing related agreements.
• Experience with enforcement matters, such as oppositions, cancellations, and infringement actions, and experience in copyright, marketing & advertising, or privacy law would be an asset.
• Experience working in an electronic environment.
• Outstanding communication and organization skills.
• Excellent research and writing skills, both technical and legal.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional, highly responsive, and positive work attitude is critical.

Responsibilities

• Support all trademark related needs of significant portfolios of high-profile clients worldwide.
• Provide support on enforcement matters and related actions.
• Assist with trademark clearance and prosecution tasks in collaboration with elite attorneys.
• Contribute to sophisticated and cutting-edge matters as part of a team.

Skills

Trademark law

Prosecution

Enforcement

Copyright

Privacy law

Education

Recognized law degree

Licensed to practice before Federal Court of Canada and Ontario Superior Court of Justice

Job description

Marks & Clerk in Ottawa seeks a Trademark Associate with 3–5 years of experience in trademark clearance and prosecution. You will support worldwide, high-profile client portfolios and assist on enforcement matters, copyright, and related areas.

The role offers hybrid work—2 days in-office and the rest remote—working with elite attorneys on cutting-edge IP matters in a collaborative environment.