Patent Agent or Lawyer

2 weeks ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Smart & Biggar Full time
What We Do.

We are part of the IPH Group.

IPH Limited is the holding company for intellectual property and associated companies offering a wide range of IP services and products.

IPH companies employ a highly skilled multidisciplinary team of over 1,200 people in Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and Thailand.

IPH companies service a diverse client base of Fortune Global 500 companies, multinationals, public sector research organizations, SMEs and professional services firms worldwide.

We are passionate about what we do and what we can achieve.

The IPH Group is committed to promoting and maintaining a workplace culture of shared respect across companies to enable us all to feel valued and be the best we can be.

The Opportunity.

Qualifications, competencies and experience.

  • Advanced degree (Masters or Doctorate) in Chemistry (organic or medicinal chemistry preferred), Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Virology or Genetics
  • A minimum of two (2) years of experience in patent drafting and prosecution
  • A member in good standing with a provincial Law Society, preferably the Law Society of Ontario—not essential but considered a strong asset.
  • Registered as a Canadian Patent Agent or in the process of completing the Patent Agent qualifications
  • Strong written and oral communication in English. French language skills would be an asset.
No recruiters or agencies please.

Smart & Biggar offers a comprehensive total rewards package including:

  • A competitive compensation structure based on transparency, clarity and fairness;
  • A flexible benefits program;
  • Personal days to help balance personal and professional commitments;
  • Employee referral program.


Smart & Biggar is a proud member of the Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Network (LFDIN), working to promote diversity and encourage a culture of inclusion in our Firm and the broader legal profession.


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