Trademark Agent

2023-09-01

Are you passionate about the strategic side of trademark management? Are you familiar with trademark law? We would like to meet you!

Founded in 1892, ROBIC is an internationally renowned firm of professionals with a wide range of skills, including lawyers, scientists and engineers specialized in intellectual property and business law.

We are looking for a Trademark Agent to join our dynamic Trademarks team. Reporting to the Trademark Supervisor, the successful candidate will work with some of Canada’s most respected intellectual property lawyers and a group of twelve (12) highly skilled paralegals.

WHY JOIN THE ROBIC TEAM?

To collaborate with some of Canada’s most respected IP and business lawyers and patent agents, working at the frontier between law, business and technology
To take on major challenges, while maintaining balance and quality of life
To join an employer who strongly believes in your professional development
To develop yourself by having the opportunity to take on a number of responsibilities quickly, while receiving the training and coaching required to do so
To be part of a human and innovative team, where it’s possible to have fun
To benefit from a competitive and avant-garde incentive compensation system
To have access to various benefits (group insurance, telemedicine system and assistance program for you and your family, cell phone provided and paid for, payment of professional dues, financial support for business development, etc.)
To network with your colleagues at various events
To be able to telecommute a few days a week
To work in a bright, newly renovated workspace when you move around the office

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Analyze and comment on examination reports received for registration applications
Analyze search reports and draft opinions on the registrability and availability of trademarks in Canada and the United States
Draft certain pleadings before the Trademark Office, including arguments, oppositions and revocation actions (art. 45)
Analyze evidence of distinctiveness and draft affidavits (s. 12(3))
Conduct legal research using traditional tools, databases and the Internet
Develop strategies for adopting, protecting, developing and exploiting trademarks
Communicate with foreign correspondents and clients (in French and English)
Monitor trademark files and manage deadlines
Perform any other related tasks linked to trademark management

REQUIREMENTS

Trademark Agent certification from the College of Patent and Trademark Agents for at least two (2) years
Excellent writing skills in both French and English

APTITUDES AND SKILLS

Intellectual curiosity
Strong sense of autonomy
Accuracy and attention to detail
Ability and interest in teamwork
Ability to adapt
Ability to manage priorities

Our firm is a proud member of the LLD (Legal Leaders for Diversity and Inclusion) network. By being part of this network, we confirm our commitment to offering all our team members an inclusive work environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion, and in which everyone feels welcome and can develop their full potential. We believe and adhere to the principle of employment equity. As such, we encourage applications from all qualified candidates who represent the diversity of our communities.

We are proud to be “Great Place to Work” certified, thanks to our team members! This recognition illustrates our commitment to the well-being and satisfaction of our team. At ROBIC, we believe that everyone plays an essential role in maintaining a positive and inclusive corporate culture. We aim to constantly reinvent ourselves and implement best practices to ensure that our team members are happy. We warmly invite those who share our passion to join us and contribute to our continued success!

We offer a competitive salary and a full range of benefits in a warm and friendly work environment, enabling our professionals to excel.

Interested candidates are asked to forward their curriculum vitae, in complete confidentiality, to the following e-mail address: emploi@robic.com. We look forward to hearing from you!