Trademark Assistant

4 days ago


Ottawa, Canada Smart & Biggar Full time

Responsibilities.
- Manage, organize, prioritize and complete administrative tasks, including but not limited to reminders, billing and status tasks
- Monitoring and responding to deadlines, extensions of time and other time sensitive matters
- Drafting reporting letters for various foreign trademark correspondence, including but not limited to Office Actions, Reminders, responses etc.
- Preparation and filing of trademark office prosecution, Opposition and Section 45 submissions
- Assisting with the preparation, formatting and forwarding of Trademark Search Reports

Qualifications, competencies and experience.
- Legal Assistant or Paralegal diploma, or relevant combination of education and work experience
- 1-3 years of relevant work experience in trademark practice/law firm environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to deal directly with clients
- Excellent attention to detail, and is highly organized and proactive
- Experience using MS Office and has the ability to learn new software quickly
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced and ever-changing work environment

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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