Patent Agent

2 days ago

Toronto, Canada PCK Intellectual Property Full time

**START DATE**: ASAP

**A BIT ABOUT US**

PCK Intellectual Property (“PCK”) prepares patents and trademarks for leading technology companies across the globe. Founded 17 years ago, we are a boutique professional services firm comprised of patent and trademark agents with backgrounds in engineering, science, mathematics and physics. We protect innovations across a range of technologies including software, telecommunications, medical devices, oil and gas, chemistry and biology. Our professionals are recognized as global leaders in the field of intellectual property.

We balance professional excellence with a friendly working environment and a loyal client base. Our reputation starts with having an incredible team. We foster an environment where staff know they are appreciated, and their wellbeing and happiness is of paramount importance to the PCK family

**THE OPPORTUNITY**
- Assisting with and overseeing patent filings before CIPO, USPTO and WIPO.
- Responding to both foreign and domestic Office Actions.
- Maintaining and overseeing patent files via electronic docketing system.
- Corresponding with clients, foreign associates and patent offices.
- Performing patentability searches, landscape searches, freedom to operate searches.
- Preparing patentability opinions.
- Building and maintaining successful client relationships.
- Attending client intake meetings and invention disclosure sessions.
- Meeting with inventors to identify their invention’s points of novelty.
- Visiting clients, incubators and other stakeholders in the GTA/Kitchener Waterloo corridor.
- Attending conferences and participating in other business development initiatives.
- Any other tasks that may be assigned.

**THE SKILL SET**
- Successful completion of a degree in engineering, computer science, science or a related field.
- Minimum of three years’ relevant experience in patent drafting and prosecution for both Canadian and foreign jurisdictions in a law firm context or in a corporate (in-house) IP group.
- Client-oriented and results-driven mindset, ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to structure information clearly, concisely, and logically.
- Excellent time management skills.
- High level of motivation and commitment.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team and foster positive client and colleague relationships.

**BENEFITS**
- Hybrid setting.
- Benefits (extended medical benefits, dental care, life insurance, employee assistance program).
- Casual dress.
- Company events.
- 3-4 weeks’ vacation depending on seniority, 4 personal days, birthday off.
- Optional: Submitting a piece of your non-patent writing would be encouraged as well._
- Optional: Reference letters are welcome._
- We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted._

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Toronto, ON M4V 1X3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M4V 1X3

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