Our client is recruiting for a Trademark Clerk 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 clients, while having the opportunity to cultivate your skills.
Summary of 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 deadlines
- Prepare, 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 coverage
- Assist 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 / registrations
- Keep up-to-date on changes in trademark law and procedural requirements
Core Experience & Skills :
- A minimum of 1-2 years relevant trademark experience and knowledge of the filing and prosecution of a trademark to registration
- Knowledge of document management systems (iManage knowledge an asset), Microsoft Word, Outlook, Adobe, and Excel
- Strong organizational skills in planning and prioritizing work, multi-tasking and attention to details
- Ability to succeed in a multi-disciplinary team with a collaborative and strategic mindset
- Adaptable to dynamic priorities and deadlines, to best serve our clients’ business goals
- Paralegal, Law Clerk, or Legal Assistant Diploma an asset
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A team player with a strong work ethic and a desire for continuous improvement
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