Intellectual Property Associate

**Job Description Summary**:
Are you looking for that role that uniquely bridges the gap between cutting edge technology and business development? If you’re a detail-oriented and communicative team player with an interest in IP, then this exciting position at STEMCELL Technologies may be for you

As a member of the Business Development team, the Intellectual Property Associate will be responsible for coordinating the day to day activities of the trademark portfolio which includes liaising with internal stakeholders, tracking and following up on deadlines, and providing support for patent related tasks. If this sounds like you, consider jumpstarting your career by joining the largest biotech company in Canada

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Work closely with internal stakeholders on trademark activities such as summarizing and coordinating key actions, tracking deadlines and following-up as needed
- Act as the first point of contact for trademark agents
- Manage the trademark database and ensure information is up to date
- Support the Intellectual Property team with tracking and reporting budget expenditures
- Review invoices related to trademarks and patents

**Knowledge and Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree or post-secondary diploma relevant to intellectual property, with at least one year of work experience
- Trademark administration certification or Trademark paralegal certification considered an asset
- General understanding of intellectual property and in particular, trademarks

This role requires being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as per STEMCELL’s vaccination policy, the current recommendations by local health authorities and as required by public health orders in place from time to time, including any COVID-19 boosters as recommended by local health authorities and as required by public health orders in place from time to time.

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STEMCELL Technologies Inc. is a privately-owned biotechnology company based in Vancouver that helps power leading-edge life science research around the world. Scientists performing stem cell, immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine and cellular therapy research are among those who rely on our cell culture media, cell separation products, instruments, ancillary reagents and contract assay services. We create novel, useful, standardized products of unfailing quality and deliver them to more than 70 countries via our many regional offices plus distribution centres in Vancouver, Seattle, Grenoble and Singapore. Driven by our love of science and our passion for quality, we see ourselves simply as “Scientists Helping Scientists” - standing by our customers to provide outstanding products, technical support and training. We have over 1000 science-oriented employees globally, including 250 PhDs/MScs, with most others holding a BSc or engineering degree. STEMCELL is proud to be the largest Biotechnology employer in Canada.

This is an opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a science-oriented, creative, and dynamic environment. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities.

STEMCELL is well recognized for exceptional leadership and business practices. We are one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and operate an ISO 14001-certified environmental management system to measure and reduce our environmental impact.

As an equal opportunity employer, STEMCELL is dedicated to ensuring that every employee feels safe, valued, and respected for who they are. We know that scientific progress and innovation occur when diverse, creative minds come together and we are committed to nurturing a culture of inclusivity and belonging. STEMCELL enforces a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination. Selection decisions are solely based on job-related factors.

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