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Litigation/Legal Attorney
- Vancouver, BC
MBM Intellectual
Property Law is a progressive law firm and patent & trademark
agency. We are a dynamic, growing organization with offices
located in Ottawa, Vancouver and Montreal. The firm represents
a range of clients, from individual inventors to large
multinationals, in a variety of industries including:
software, wireless, mechanical, electronic, pharmaceutical and
biotechnology.
We currently
have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated attorney
to join our team.
Position Responsibilities
Assessing and
preparing responses to claims involving intellectual property
including drafting pleadings and motions for court.
Preparing and providing patent opinions including
infringement, invalidity, and freedom to practice opinions.
Preparing contracts including licensing agreements,
settlement agreements, technology licenses.
Providing strategic and practical advice to clients in
relation to the development and commercialization of
intellectual property rights.
Contribute to the diverse and fun environment within MBM.
Experience & Qualifications
Practicing attorney with 2+
years experience in litigation, preferably in intellectual
property litigation. Federal Court clerking experience would
be considered an asset.
Experience with Federal Court of Canada practice.
Undergraduate degree in Science, preferably applied science,
or equivalent and a LL.B. /J.D.
Eligibility for membership in the Law Society of British
Columbia.
Very strong legal and academic skills.
Substantive understanding of intellectual property law.
Excellent communications skills, both oral and written.
Other Requirements
Mature and professional
presentation.
Ability to establish effective relationships and work in a
team environment at all levels.
Ability to develop client relationships and practice.
Ability to work alone with minimal supervision as well as
part of a team.
Self-motivated with high personal ethics and integrity.
Desire to develop a career and practice as an Intellectual
Property Attorney.
If you are
looking to progress your career in the area if IP and work in
a law office as different as the patents and trademarks we
protect, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to:
kmacmillan@mbm.com
We thank all applicants in
advance for their interest and will contact only those
selected for an interview.
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