Trademark Law Clerk – Intellectual Property

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) • Ottawa, ON

6d • CA$70,000 - CA$85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are BLG: Canada’s Law Firm. Our culture is one of vigilance and curiosity, Firm-wide collaboration, unfailing mutual respect and dedication. We pride ourselves on having standout talent and delivering an exceptional client experience. We are a future-minded Firm delivering high-value advice and known for our unwavering commitment to innovation, diversity and inclusion, community involvement and talent development. Learn more about us at www.blg.com. You will be a key member of a dynamic and innovative group of trademark lawyer agents, paraprofessionals, and legal support staff, providing the highest level of service to our clients, while having the opportunity to cultivate your skills as part of our successful national Intellectual Property (IP) Group, within Canada’s premier full-service law firm. Right from the start, you will have access to exceptional opportunities, working with a supportive team focused on providing you with meaningful opportunities to tailor your career path in order to reach your full potential.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years relevant trademark experience and knowledge of the filing and prosecution of a trademark to registration
• Knowledge of document management systems (iManage knowledge an asset), Microsoft Word, Outlook, Adobe, and Excel
• Strong organizational skills in planning and prioritizing work, multi-tasking and attention to details
• Ability to succeed in a multi-disciplinary team with a collaborative and strategic mindset
• Adaptable to dynamic priorities and deadlines, to best serve our clients’ business goals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A team player with a strong work ethic and a desire for continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal, Law Clerk, or Legal Assistant Diploma an asset

Responsibilities

• Play a critical role in domestic and foreign trademark prosecution and oppositions, summary cancellation proceedings, and disputes
• Input new matters into the IP Practice Management system and docket for relevant official deadlines
• Prepare, file and report trademark applications in Canada and through foreign counsel abroad in a wide range of dynamic industries, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, fashion, electronic systems, food and beverage, cannabis etc.
• Act as a team player within the Paraprofessional Services Group with overflow, urgent deadlines and back-up coverage
• Assist with the review and reporting of official correspondence from the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
• Interact with CIPO and problem-solve procedural matters in real-time, to facilitate ongoing prosecution of trademark applications/registrations
• Keep up-to-date on changes in trademark law and procedural requirements

Benefits

• A hybrid working environment with technology reimbursements to support digital working
• Certification in Legal Project Management (LPM) to support BLG’s commitment to matter commercial excellence
• Access to our market leading mentoring program
• A talent development framework that helps you develop your desired career path, including access to training and continued education opportunities
• Exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs
• A competitive compensation and benefits package, including a day off to volunteer and access to wellness platforms and programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree