Job Title: Trademark Litigation Attorney
Type: Contract / Part-Time
Location: Canada (Remote)
Company Description
Thinkof empowers organizations and individuals through innovative technology solutions, including tech-enabled staffing, AI-driven products, robust cybersecurity platforms, and engaging social media experiences.
About Us
Thinkof is a growing technology and IT services company focused on innovation, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. We are currently engaged in trademark matters and are seeking a skilled lawyer to support our brand protection strategy in Canada.
Role Description
We are looking for an experienced Canadian lawyer with a strong background in trademark prosecution, opposition, and litigation to represent and advise Thinkof before the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), the Trademarks Opposition Board (TMOB), and the Federal Court of Canada. This role requires strategic thinking, strong writing skills, and the ability to develop a winning approach against large, established brands.
Key Responsibilities
Represent Thinkof in CIPO trademark opposition, expungement, and Federal Court litigation matters
Develop and execute legal strategies to protect the Thinkof brand across Canadian jurisdictions
Conduct legal research and draft motions, statements of opposition, counter-statements, evidence, and written arguments
Advise on Nice Classification, brand expansion, and goods/services coverage under the Trademarks Act
Manage trademark filings, renewals, and Madrid Protocol designations into Canada where applicable
Collaborate with leadership on long-term IP strategy, including coordination with U.S. and international counsel
Qualifications
- Called to the bar in at least one Canadian province or territory and in good standing with the relevant Law Society
- Registered Trademark Agent with CIPO (preferred) or actively working toward registration
- Demonstrated experience in Canadian trademark law, including search, filing, prosecution, opposition, and litigation
- Working knowledge of the Trademarks Act, Trademarks Regulations, and CIPO practice notices
- Experience managing domain name disputes (CDRP, UDRP) is an asset
- Excellent analytical, research, and written advocacy skills
- Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from an accredited Canadian law school (or NCA-accredited equivalent)
- Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment
- Broader IP experience (copyright, patents, industrial designs) is a plus
What We Offer
Opportunity to lead Canadian trademark strategy for a growing brand
Direct collaboration with company leadership
- Flexible engagement structure (contract or part-time initially, with potential for an ongoing counsel role)