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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Lawyer, trademarks
Trademark Agent and Lawyer
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About the role
MBM Intellectual Property Law is looking to add a new Trademark Agent and Lawyer to its team!
Our ideal candidate will be a member in good standing of a Canadian law society, preferably in Ontario or Alberta, and a fully registered Canadian trademark agent. U.S. trademark experience or experience handling foreign trademark matters would be an asset. We are looking for someone business-savvy with a keen understanding of our clients’ branding needs. They should be creative and an excellent writer, with the ability to craft inventive and persuasive arguments in a clear writing style.
About MBM
MBM is a boutique IP firm with locations across Canada. We specialize in providing creative protection for our clients’ IP portfolios in industries such as biotechnology, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, software and more. However, we don’t care for the pomp and politics often found at large corporate law firms. Rather, we strive to foster an inclusive and balanced workplace where our employees are happy doing what they do best.
The Opportunity
Draft and negotiate trademark-related agreements such as assignments, licences, coexistence agreements, distribution agreements, and commercial IP clauses Manage communications with clients, foreign associates and CIPO regarding the filing, prosecution, registration and management of clients’ trademarks Advise on Canadian trademark opposition proceedings, section 45 expungement/cancellation proceedings and appeal-related work, and coordinate foreign contentious trademark matters Develop trademark strategies with clients, including protection, enforcement and commercialization strategies
What You Will Bring
Juris Doctor or equivalent legal degree, and membership in good standing with a Canadian law society 5+ years of trademark prosecution and portfolio management experience as a registered Canadian trademark agent Well versed in CIPO procedures Able to manage and meet tight deadlines Excellent written and verbal communication skills Bilingualism in French and English is an asset Experience handling foreign trademark matters, particularly U.S. trademark matters, would be an asset
The Benefits of Working with MBM
Extended medical benefits Dental coverage Life insurance Employee assistance program 3 weeks’ vacation Relaxed dress code Flexible hours
We appreciate the interest of all candidates; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of our recruitment process to assist in screening, assessing, and/or selecting applicants for this position. Final hiring decisions are made by our hiring team.
MBM is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in concert with applicable human rights and accessibility legislation. As such, MBM will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process.
MBM strives to ensure that its employment practices are free from direct and indirect discrimination and is committed to upholding the human rights of those participating in the hiring process. In pursuit of this commitment, MBM will not condone or tolerate any acts of discrimination or harassment on any grounds protected by human rights legislation. This commitment extends to the hiring process and throughout the course of employment.
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About MBM Intellectual Property Law LLP
MBM Intellectual Property Law is a dynamic and progressive law firm that practices exclusively in the area of intellectual property, including the commercialization of technology and the exploitation of knowledge. Our firm and our professional teams have a wide range of services to offer in the intellectual property arena. With offices throughout Canada, MBM coordinates clients’ intellectual property portfolios with the expertise available nationwide. All of our offices work closely together on clients’ portfolios, allowing for a fully integrated team approach to intellectual property development, management and protection.
In addition to the traditional, our services consistently expand in alignment with the changing business needs of our clients who profit from strategically exploiting the fusion of business and rapidly evolving technology. The cornerstone of our success is our values: respect, trust, innovation, experience, professionalism, integrity.
Our clients represent the entire business spectrum: from universities and start-ups to billion-dollar corporations. The vast majority of our work comes by way of referral.