Patent Agent

Patent Agent – High Technology

Fasken is a leading Canadian law firm that offers exciting and attractive career opportunities. With more than 850 lawyers, patent agents and trademark agents, our firm provides a full array of legal, patent and trademark services to national and international clients from its offices.

Job Summary

We are currently looking for a patent agent to join our collaborative team within the intellectual property group, where stimulating challenges await.

This position will mainly require you to:

• Draft and carry out patent applications in Canada and abroad;
• Prepare written opinions on the patentability of inventions and the validity or infringement of patents;
• Participate in strategic processes associated with innovation, intellectual property and due diligence in the field of intellectual property relating to commercial transactions;
• Perform technical and legal analyses of patents and deal with patent litigation cases either as a lawyer, an agent or both.

Required Qualifications

• Patent agent registered with the College of Patent Agents & Trademark Agents (CPATA) or at least four (4) years of experience in the field;
• Undergraduate degree in pure or applied sciences, such as mechanical engineering, physics or any other related field;
• Graduate degree in science, such as a master's degree or a PhD, would be considered an asset;
• Lawyer registered with the Barreau du Québec would also be considered an asset;
• Fluency in both French and English, an important asset.

Personal and Professional Skills

• Meticulous, with excellent interpersonal, communication, and scientific and legal analysis skills;
• Ability to work in a supportive and collegial environment;
• Initiative and resourcefulness;
• Adaptability and creativity;
• Sharp business acumen and client orientation.

Why work with Fasken?

• To work with passionate and dynamic colleagues;
• For a friendly work environment that promotes the values of respect, diversity, openness and innovation;
• For a highly competitive compensation, a health and wellness program and an insurance plan that fits your needs;
• To join a firm renowned for its excellence;
• For a flexible organization that allows for hybrid work as per the operational challenges.