IP Specialist - Intellectual Property - Jobs in Calgary, AB

Job Description

ABOUT GOWLING WLGAt Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. We are guided by our firm’s Core Values - The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different - in all that we do.Diversity, equity, and inclusion are an integral part of our firm’s core values. We are always striving to build a more equitable, engaging and rewarding workplace by attracting and retaining talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks, paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business services team members work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.PROFILEGowling WLGs Ottawa office is currently seeking an experienced IP Specialist for our Intellectual Property group in with a focus on patent prosecution. The successful candidate will perform full support on the patent prosecution process for one or more professionals. This role can be based in any of the following Gowling WLG (Canda) LLP offices: Vancouver, Calgary, Hamilton, Waterloo, Ottawa, Toronto or Montreal.Gowling WLG employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organize and expedite the flow of work through the Professional’s office, initiating follow-up action.
• Engaging in the management of the professional’s practice.
• Systematically organizes, tracks and maintains document files and case correspondence, using, where appropriate, computer databases and imaging software.
• Liaise between the Professional’s various internal and external individuals, groups, and clients at all levels.
• Prepare legal documents with little or no direction according to general precedents or instructions from Professional; letters, memos, etc. of a confidential nature, which may be drafted independently for review by supervisor or may be prepared from dictation or hard copy.
• Assisting in the prosecution of patent applications in Canada and the United States including drafting patent documentation, corresponding with the Patent Offices, corresponding with agents in foreign countries and reporting to and obtaining instructions from clients.
• Managing international patent portfolios and deadlines.
• Accessing and monitoring the status of applications on the Canadian and US patent databases.
• Forward or respond to routine correspondence not requiring the Professional’s attention.
• Manage the bring-forward or diary system/database to ensure important dates/deadlines are met.
• Communicates directly with service providers and judicial/tribunal officials in connection with the client’s file.
• Prepare special reports, which may include gathering, analyzing and summarizing data.
• Exercise initiative and judgement to relieve the professional of administrative detail.
• Create, monitor and maintain client files for better file management and client service.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post secondary education.
• At least 8+years experience, ideally within Intellectual Property with a focus on Patents.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Produce a high quality and quantity of work product, occasionally under tight timelines.
• Thorough knowledge of the Patent Act and Rules and the Industrial Design Act and Rules
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Able to prioritize and redefine priorities when necessary.
• Handle stress in a business-like manner.
• Strong work ethic, excellent attention to detail, highly organized and proactive.
• Capacity to work independently with initiative and exercise sound judgement with minimal supervisor.
• Ability to work in a team environment with a professional demeanour.
• Ability to independently learn and use electronic tools, systems and applications.

Gowling WLG has introduced a COVID-19 mandatory vaccination policy that requires full vaccination against COVID-19 for everyone working in or visiting its Canadian offices effective September 27, 2021. Accordingly, an offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof of full vaccination. Any exemption request will be considered on a case-by-case basis and granted only where the request meets the requirements of applicable legislationNot sure if you meet all the requirements If you are excited about this opportunity but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Quick Apply

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