Patent agent

Location: Montreal / Sherbrooke

This firm specializing in patents and trademarks is looking for a patent agent with rigor and experience to join its team and contribute to the strategic management of its clients' patent portfolios.

Your role:

• Draft and file patent applications in accordance with Canadian and international requirements.
• Assess the patentability of inventions by conducting extensive prior art searches.
• Manage patent portfolios, monitoring procedures and deadlines.
• Work closely with inventors, engineers and lawyers to define the best protection strategies.
• Prepare responses to patent office examination reports.
• Write opinions on freedom to operate and validity of patents.
• Advise clients on the best strategies for filing and managing their intellectual property.

What we offer you:

• A flexible working environment - partial teleworking.
• Competitive compensation – tailored to your experience and qualifications.
• Attractive benefits: group insurance, holidays, telemedicine and more.
• A growing firm with opportunities for development.
• A team of IP experts fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• A diverse customer base from the most innovative technology sectors.

Profile sought:

• Certification as a patent agent.
• Degree in engineering or science with a solid understanding of technical concepts.
• Experience in patent drafting and intellectual property case management.
• Bilingualism (French and English) written and oral, to communicate with a diverse clientele.
• Rigor and analytical mind, with an ability to simplify complex technical concepts.
• Expertise in one of these fields: aerospace engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, computer / software engineering, mechanical engineering, robotics engineering.

This firm values expertise and excellence. You will work in an environment where your intellectual property know-how can be fully expressed. You will have the opportunity to work on challenging issues and play a key role in protecting the innovations of tomorrow.

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