Patent Engineer

1 month ago

Toronto, Canada PCK Intellectual Property Full time

START DATE:  As soon as possible 

 

A BIT ABOUT US

PCK Intellectual Property (“PCK”) prepares patents and trademarks for leading technology companies across the globe. We are a boutique professional services firm comprised of patent and trademark agents with degrees in engineering, science, mathematics and physics. We protect innovations across a range of technologies including software, telecommunications, chemistry and biology.

 

Diversity is an important firm value. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and to providing a workplace which is free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome applications from equity deserving groups, including Indigenous, Black, other people of colour, persons with disabilities, women, and members of LGBTQIA2S+ communities. 

 

We balance professional excellence with a friendly working environment. We foster an environment where staff know they are appreciated, and their well-being and happiness is of paramount importance to the PCK family  

 

THE OPPORTUNITY

As PCK continues to grow, we are looking to add a Patent Engineer who is passionate about making meaningful contributions. This role will primarily focus on preparing responses to office actions. This role may also support other patent-related tasks as bandwidth permits; however, as this is a new position within the organization, involvement in these tasks will be less frequent, dependent on availability, and not guaranteed. Flexibility will be essential as the role evolves to meet the organization’s needs.  


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1.   Responses to Patent Office Correspondence (Primary Responsibilities):

  • Prepare responses to office actions, including conducting legal and procedural research, amending claims, addressing objections, and responding to restriction requirements/unity objections, missing parts, and other formality objections.
  • Prepare responses to certain notices of formality objections.

2.   Other Patent-Related Tasks (As bandwidth allows / Based on organization’s needs):

  • Performing patentability searches, landscape searches, and freedom to operate searches.
  • Managing multiple priorities and ensuring important deadlines are met, especially for time-sensitive matters.
  • Any additional tasks assigned from time to time.


THE SKILL SET

  • Technical background preferred but not mandatory: Background in a technical field such as engineering, computer science, or life sciences to understand and analyze complex inventions across different industries.
  • Legal Research Skills: Proficiency in conducting comprehensive patent searches, prior art searches, and freedom-to-operate analyses using various databases and resources.
  • Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze and evaluate patentability, infringement, and validity opinions, and provide strategic advice to internal stakeholders.
  • Excellent Communication Skills: Effective written and verbal communication skills to draft clear and concise responses to office actions, and communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail in reviewing and editing patent documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal requirements.
  • Time Management: Ability to manage multiple patent applications simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Familiarity with Patent Databases and Tools preferred: Proficiency in using patent databases such as WIPO, USPTO, EPO, and patent management software for document management and workflow optimization.
  • Energetic, used to working in a fast-paced environment and working effectively under pressure.
  • Positive attitude, a passion to succeed, surpasses expectation, flexible and able to adapt to change.

 

Please note this is not a patent agent trainee position.

 

This position can either be based entirely to work out of our Toronto office or the option to work hybrid (minimum 3 days per week in office). 

 

PCK is committed to accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). If you require accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify us at hr@pckip.com.

 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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