Patent Assistant

2 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada Smart & Biggar Full time

If you are considering a career in law and intellectual property, there is no better place to be than Smart & Biggar. With our remarkable domestic and international clientele—ranging from fast-growing companies in the high-tech industry, to mid-size Canadian companies and hundreds of international Fortune 500 companies—you will find yourself working on some of the most exciting, complex and commercially important IP matters in Canada.
What We Do.
Smart and Biggar has been at the forefront of intellectual property (IP) and technology law for over 100 years. We practice in every area of IP on behalf of an exceptional international clientele, and we are consistently ranked as Canada's leading IP firm. We are committed to hiring people with different backgrounds and experience, who represent the best talent in their field.
We are part of the IPH Group. IPH is the Asia Pacific’s leading intellectual property services group, comprising a network of member firms working in eight IP jurisdictions and servicing more than 25 countries. The group includes leading IP firms AJ Park, Griffith Hack, Pizzeys and Spruson & Ferguson and Smart & Biggar. IPH employs across Australia, China, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand and Canada
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.
Our Toronto office is currently recruiting for a Patent Assistant
Responsibilities.
- Prepare Office Action responses based on client instructions and guidance from the
- Professional and filing filized office action responses in CIPO
- Review and report prosecution documents, for example notices of abandonment and Class Actions to the client
- Monitor and follow up with appropriate parties on due dates and bring to the attention of the responsible party
- Prepare correspondence and reminder to clients.
- Review client instructions and take appropriate action.
- Handle all administrative tasks for the practice such as: coordinating meeting, e-file management, opening and closing client files; billing; and maintenance of client contact information.
- Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and experience.
- A minimum of three years of relevant work experience, preferably as a Patent Assistant or Patent Clerk with excellent knowledge of the full patent prosecution practice.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.
- Ability to support a high-volume practice.
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite of products (WORD, Excel and Outlook), working knowledge of IP docketing and billing software.
- Excellent collaboration; attention to detail, time management and prioritization skills.
- Strong team player that demonstrates excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) and an ability to work independently.

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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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