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Patent AgentAird & Berlis LLP • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Patent Agent

Patent Agent

Aird & Berlis LLP • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
25 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Who We Are:

Aird & Berlis LLP is a prominent Canadian business law firm located in the heart of Torontos and Vancouvers financial districts. With over 250 lawyers business advisors and patent agents we serve clients across Canada and globally.

What We Believe In:

The firm is committed to ensuring that all members of the Aird & Berlis LLP community feel valued respected and supported. We are a dedicated group of diverse individuals who care about each other the work we produce and the client service we provide. We go to great lengths to foster a professional supportive environment for all firm members so you can focus on the important things: client service your career and your life.

What We Are Looking For:

Aird & Berlis LLP is seeking to fill a new open vacancy for a Patent Agent with a background in physics or engineering (engineering science/physics biomedical mechatronic or electrical/computer) to support a growing direct patent practice. We are looking for a candidate who is eager to work directly with startup scale-up and university clients to build high-value patent portfolios and develop IP strategy from the ground up. The successful candidate will work closely with several partners in the firm who specialize in medtech robotics space photonics quantum AI software and other deeptech fields. The ideal candidate will play a key role in shaping client IP strategies while building strong relationships within Canadas innovation ecosystem.

Responsibilities:

Drafting & Prosecution

  • Prepare and prosecute patent applications across a range of advanced technology sectors
  • Contribute to a growing direct patent practice

Client Management

  • Build and maintain strong client relationships
  • Support clients in aligning IP strategy with business and commercialization goals
  • Progress toward serving as a primary client contact

Strategic Advisory

  • Provide guidance on IP strategy to founders startups and university technology transfer offices
  • Support clients in developing and managing valuable patent portfolios

Practice Development

  • Engage with the Canadian entrepreneurial ecosystem
  • Contribute to the growth and visibility of the firms patent practice
  • Handle daily administrative details
  • Produce the highest quality of work
  • Accountable for all work assigned
  • Take initiative
  • Confidential

Requirements:

  • Undergraduate degree in: Engineering science / Engineering Physics Physics Biomedical Mechatronic or Electrical/Computer Engineering
  • Advanced degree (. or Ph.D.) preferred
  • Registered Canadian Patent Agent
  • Experience in a startup or scale-up environment is highly valued
  • Demonstrated interest in a broad range of technologies

Skills:

  • Microsoft 365 suite of applications
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts
  • Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
  • Curiosity initiative and a passion for learning
  • Strong work ethic and collaborative mindset
  • Ability to problem solve
  • Good judgement and decision making
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Organized
  • Resourceful

Why You Should Apply:

  • Opportunities for growth and on the job training and development
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • We pride ourselves on being a mid-sized firm with a family feel
  • Active involvement in our community with opportunities to volunteer
  • Mentor program
  • Wellness programs

Any offer of employment will be conditional upon a criminal background check.

We will review applications as they are received and all applications will be kept on file. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Aird & Berlis LLP is committed to providing equal access to employment. If you require accommodation please contactand we will work with you to provide accessibility support.


Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority


Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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