Law Clerk, Trademarks

  • Ottawa
  • Estaffsearch
Our client is looking to hire a Law Clerk with Trademark experience to join their team. You will be a key member of a dynamic and innovative group of trademark lawyer agents, paraprofessionals, and legal support staff, providing the highest level of service to our clients, while having the opportunity to cultivate your skills as part of a successful national Intellectual Property (IP) Group. Summary of Core Responsibilities:Play a critical role in domestic and foreign trademark prosecution and oppositions, summary cancellation proceedings, and disputes Input new matters into the IP Practice Management system and docket for relevant official deadlinesPrepare, file and report trademark applications in Canada and through foreign counsel abroad in a wide range of dynamic industries, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, fashion, electronic systems, food and beverage, cannabis etc.Act as a team player within the Paraprofessional Services Group with overflow, urgent deadlines and back-up coverageAssist with the review and reporting of official correspondence from the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)Interact with CIPO and problem-solve procedural matters in real-time, to facilitate ongoing prosecution of trademark applications/registrationsKeep up-to-date on changes in trademark law and procedural requirementsCore Skills & Experience:A minimum of 5 years relevant trademark experience and knowledge of the filing and prosecution of a trademark to registrationKnowledge of document management systems (iManage knowledge an asset), Microsoft Word, Outlook, Adobe, and ExcelStrong organizational skills in planning and prioritizing work, multi-tasking and attention to detailsAbility to succeed in a multi-disciplinary team with a collaborative and strategic mindsetAdaptable to dynamic priorities and deadlines, to best serve our clients’ business goalsParalegal, Law Clerk, or Legal Assistant Diploma an assetExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsA team player with a strong work ethic and a desire for continuous improvement