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Patent Paralegal
- Ottawa, ON
MBM Intellectual
Property Law is a progressive law firm and patent & trademark
agency. We are a dynamic organization with offices located in
Ottawa and Vancouver. MBM’s clients are on the leading edge of
technology, science and business. Our clients range from
individual inventors to large multinationals and span across a
variety of industries including: software, wireless,
mechanical, electronic, pharmaceutical and biotechnology. Our
people are self-starters and they truly know how to work
collaboratively. We are lawyers, business people and
scientists, and everyone plays a part of the solutions and
services that we provide for every client.
Reporting to the
patent department head, this position supports the trademark
department by performing the administrative functions related
to the trademark process as well as helping the department to
reach deadlines.
You will be required to:
• Draft documents from standard
precedents (e.g. reminder letters, filing reporting letters,
office action letters &
annuities).
• Identify “red dates” and docket
accurately in the docketing system.
• Monitor deadlines and liaise
with clients regarding those deadlines.
• Review the file and identify
which documents/actions are still required and reports to and
requests them from the client.
• File Canadian & Foreign patent
applications.
• Prepare and finalize CIPO
submissions.
Qualifications
Required:
• Post-Secondary Education,
preferably an undergraduate degree.
• Certificate or Diploma from a
recognized two-year Paralegal Program (e.g. Capilano College
or Algonquin College).
• Less than 5 years of experience
as a Paralegal.
• Proficient knowledge of
Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills
(oral & written).
• Strong problem solving skills
and attention to detail.
• Strong teamwork skills.
Preferred:
• Experience in intellectual
property law would be considered a strong asset.
We actively
seek exceptional individuals to explore careers with MBM. We
encourage you to confidentially submit your detailed resume
and cover letter highlighting the professional skills you
would bring to the MBM team. Apply at
careers@mbm.com
We thank all applicants in
advance for their interest and will contact only those
selected for an interview.
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