Intellectual Property Associate

Found in: Jooble CA O C2 - 1 week ago


Vancouver BC, Canada Miller Thomson LLP Full time

As a recognized national business law firm, we support, grow, and impact our communities through our work. We help entrepreneurs, companies, and professionals shape and build the Canadian economy.

When you start a career with Miller Thomson, you join a firm that puts its people first. We provide the opportunity to influence the course of your career, community, and workplace with the support and backing of a national organization. While teamwork and collaboration are hallmarks of our culture, we accept and encourage individuality. You can expect a friendly, safe, and supportive environment where your colleagues will rally around to help you succeed.

Find the spark that will propel your career to new heights. Apply today to join a firm that is dedicated to you.

Our Technology, Intellectual Property, and Privacy Group is seeking an energetic, team-oriented, and entrepreneurial Associate to join the team in our Vancouver office.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with and learn from an outstanding group of talented, well-rounded IP lawyers, as well as lawyers from our other practice areas across our national platform. Their primary practice will focus on all aspects of patent, industrial design, and trademark prosecution and portfolio management, including:

  • Patent drafting and prosecution of Canadian and foreign applications,
  • Preparation and prosecution of industrial design applications,
  • Preparation and prosecution of trademark applications, including opposition proceedings, and
  • Advising clients on the strategic management and commercialization of their IP portfolios.

Their practice will also involve:

  • Reviewing and/or drafting IP agreements, licensing agreements and other related intellectual property agreements, and
  • Completing intellectual property due diligence and risk analysis in M&A transactions.

The Firm and our IP team fosters a client-focused, entrepreneurial culture that provides our lawyers the resources and support necessary to hit the ground running and build a successful and sustainable practice.

The successful candidate will have:

  • A minimum of 3 years relevant patent drafting and prosecution experience,
  • Preferably passed the Patent Agent Qualifying Exam, or successfully completed 1 or more papers of the Exam,
  • A background, degree, or other applicable technical experience, in computer science, chemistry, physics, optics, material science, life science, or other technical discipline,
  • Excellent communication skills and be highly motivated and comfortable working with colleagues across our national platform,
  • Proven client management skills,
  • Excellent academic credentials, and
  • A license to practice law in a Canadian jurisdiction.

Base annual salary is $135,000 +. Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience.

Interested candidates with a desire to work with a national team, participate in complex files and develop their own practice should apply in confidence with a cover letter, resume and law school transcripts through our website at

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please.

Miller Thomson will provide accommodations on request throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations, please inform our Talent Management department of the nature of accommodations that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.

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