Patent Agent

6 months ago


Ottawa, Canada Osler Full time

Are you interested in working at one of Canada’s leading business law firms alongside some of the best and brightest legal minds providing exceptional service to our clients?

Take the next step in your legal career and join Osler’s Intellectual Property group as a Patent Agent, in our Ottawa office. We are seeking a mid-level Patent Agent, with a background in life sciences, software, or computer-related subject matter. The successful candidate’s main responsibilities will include drafting and prosecuting patent applications, primarily in relation to pharmaceutical, biochemical, or software/computer-related technologies.

Position Requirements

Do you have what we’re looking for?

registered Canadian Patent Agent in good standing with the College of Patent Agents & Trademark Agents (CPATA); registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is an asset three or more years of relevant work experience drafting patent applications in the relevant technical area exposure to a wide array of technologies, and proficiency with drafting patent applications in other technical areas (e.g. simple mechanical device/apparatus) is an asset excellent knowledge of Canadian patent practice, including recent Canadian Patent Law changes experience with managing client relationships and coordinating worldwide prosecution of patent portfolios is an asset advanced degree (M.Sc., preferably Ph.D.) in life sciences, with chemistry preferred, or electrical engineering, computer sciences or software engineering dedication to high quality work product with strong attention to detail ability to work well in a fast-paced environment while providing top-quality client service superior time-management and organizational skills to efficiently multi-task and prioritize competing demands excellent verbal and written communication skills, both with internal and external clients. team player legally eligible to work in Canada

How To Apply

If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canada's leading law firms, please submit in confidence your cover letter and detailed résumé directly to our online application portal.

For the safety of firm members and visitors, Osler is committed to complying with the recommendations of public health authorities, including with respect to adopting mandatory vaccination policies. Employment at Osler is therefore conditional on complying with any vaccination policies that Osler may adopt from time to time in response to the recommendations of public health authorities.

We are currently working in a hybrid work arrangement, which includes a requirement to work partially in the office.

Accessibility and Accommodation

We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. For candidates with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request in all phases of the selection process.

Background and Reference Checks

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications.

No agencies or phone calls/emails please.

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