Patent Paralegal

Responsibilities include:

- Managing patent docket including docket deadlines and maintaining the integrity of docket data
- Assisting with preparing patent filings/PCTs and industrial designs
- Reviewing incoming correspondence from CIPO and foreign associates and assisting in preparing reporting letters to clients
- Maintaining, organizing and updating docket system of due dates for action and follow up
- Docketing and preparing office action instructions for review by agents and lawyers and lodging for filing to the patent offices
- Sending weekly prosecution reminders to clients which are generated through the docketing software
- General administrative tasks including file management, precedent maintenance and entry of tariff codes and time
- Completing status checks
- Coordinating transfers of files and appointment of MLT Aikins as agent
- File opening and data validation in all operational programs and databases
- Processing internal transfer of files between associates firms

Qualifications include
- Knowledge of Patrix IP Helpware is an asset
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Previous experience in intellectual property, specifically in areas of patents and industrial designs
- Strong communication skills (oral and written)
- Strong teamwork skills, problem solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong teamwork skills, problem solving skills and attention to detail

We offer:

- A competitive salary depending on experience
- Options for flexible work agreements and vacation coverage

Our Diversity Statement:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Salary**: $45,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Regina, SK: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- patent paralegal: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-03-31