Lawyer, trademarks

The role

Are you particularly interested in the field of intellectual property and trademarks, and would you like to leverage your legal expertise with a diverse and stimulating clientele? Would you like to contribute to the success of a growing team and sector while collaborating with leading experts in the field? This opportunity could be yours!

ROBIC is looking for a Trademark Lawyer to join our dynamic team in Montréal or Québec City. Prior experience in trademarks is not required for this role, as training will be provided by the firm. In this role, you will support our clients in the registration, protection, enforcement, and commercialization of their trademarks, and will also act as a strategic advisor for all their trademark-related needs.

Founded in 1892, ROBIC is an internationally renowned firm bringing together professionals with diverse expertise, including lawyers, scientists, and engineers specializing in intellectual property and business law. In 2023, ROBIC joined the IPH Limited group, an international network of intellectual property firms operating across ten jurisdictions and serving clients in more than 25 countries.

Why join the ROBIC team?

• To be part of a people-focused and dynamic team
• To have a meaningful impact within a firm that is constantly evolving and open to new ideas
• To have an interesting compensation package with an incentive program
• To enjoy a flexible work schedule that supports work-life balance;
• To have the option to work remotely up to 3 days per week
• To access a wide range of employee benefits, including: group insurance from day one, sick days, a reimbursement program to help cover your mobile phone expenses, years of service recognition program, peer recognition programs, vacation days available from day one, telemedicine services for you and your family, an employee assistance program, OPUS discount, a free on-site gym, and more
• To work in a bright, fully renovated office space that is easily accessible by public transit, with complimentary coffee available at all times
• To collaborate with some of the most respected lawyers, engineers, and scientists in intellectual property in CanadA
• To join an employer recognized among the Best Workplaces in Professional Services nationwide in 2024 and 2025, and certified as a Great Place to Work for the past three consecutive years.

Responsibilities

• Conduct searches prior to trademark registration
• Conduct title and ownership searches as part of due diligence processes
• Manage opposition and non-use cancellation proceedings (Act 45), in Canada and internationally, by advising, supporting, and representing clients before the Trademarks Opposition Board at all stages of the process
• Conduct negotiations and draft settlement agreements in the context of opposition and Section 45 proceedings. Travailler en collaboration avec les parajuristes et préparer des réponses à des rapports d’examen complexes
• Provide general advice in trademark law, including developing filing strategies and offering opinions on the protection and enforcement of trademark rights
• Contribute to business development

Requirements and Skills

• Be a member in good standing of the Quebec Bar
• Be fully proficient in both French and English, orally and in writing
• Have experience or knowledge of various regulatory law aspects related to trademark law, such as Canadian packaging and labelling requirements as well as Quebec French language requirements (an asset)
• Demonstrate solid knowledge of the trademark registration process in Canada and of the various administrative proceedings before the Trademarks Opposition Board of CIPO
• Ability to manage multiple files simultaneously while meeting deadlines with rigor
• Show initiative, resourcefulness, attention to detail, and autonomy
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity, thoroughness, and attention to detail

We are looking for a standout candidate who will bring strategic expertise to support ROBIC’s continued growth and evolution. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive range of distinctive benefits, all within a warm and stimulating work environment.

In 2024 and 2025, ROBIC was recognized among the Best Workplaces in Professional Services in Canada, in addition to being proudly certified as a Great Place to Work for three consecutive years based on feedback from our team members. These recognitions reflect our genuine commitment to the well‑being of our people. At ROBIC, we firmly believe that everyone plays an essential role in fostering a positive, caring, and inclusive workplace culture. We are dedicated to continuously evolving and implementing best practices to ensure our team members are simply happy.

Our firm is also a proud member of the LLD (Legal Leaders for Diversity and Inclusion) network. By being part of this network, we reaffirm our commitment to providing all team members with an inclusive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion—where everyone feels welcomed and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe in and uphold the principle of employment equity, and we encourage all qualified candidates representing the diversity of our communities to apply.

We invite those who share our passion to join us and contribute to our continued success. Interested candidates are asked to submit their application promptly. We are already very excited about the opportunity to get to know you!

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