Trademark Assistant - Intellectual Property - Jobs in Calgary, AB

Job Description

The TeamThis full-time permanent Trademark Assistant role will provide support to our lawyers in the Intellectual Property Department of our Calgary office. This position will play a key role in handling administrative items and requires a highly organized professional individual with excellent client service skills and the ability to work in a challenging fast-paced environment.The Role

• Prepare documents required for new applications and official correspondence with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO), and other foreign patent offices
• Correspondence with clients and foreign associates
• Review files for chain of titles and prepare chain of title documents for recordal at CIPO and the USPTO
• Process and file daily incoming correspondence
• Follow up on patent deadlines daily and ensure that they are met
• Record time entries and bill files regularly
• Open and maintain all trademark files
• Prepare appropriate applications and other registration documents
• Prepare correspondence to trademark offices
• Assist with trademark and/or copyright prosecution
• Prepare trademark reports and spreadsheets for clients
• Docket diaries, reminders and limitations
• Pay trademark office fees (maintenance fees, renewal fees)
• Administration duties, bill preparation as required

Skills and Experience Required

• Completion of a recognized legal assistant program
• 2+ years of legal assistant experience
• Basic intellectual property experience would be an asset
• Strong technical skills with working knowledge of MS Office 2010
• Strong attention to detail with solid proofreading skills
• Flexibility, patience and the ability to adapt to change
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work in order to meet deadlines and manage a high volume desk
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proactive and ability to take initiative when appropriate
• Knowledge of CIPO and USPTO rules and procedures
• Positive attitude and client-service oriented

Please note that Norton Rose Fulbright Canada requires all Firm members to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 prior to entering the workplace. Applicants who receive an employment offer will be required to provide proof of full vaccination upon arrival to the Firm as a condition of employment. Norton Rose Fulbright has a duty to accommodate those who are unable to get vaccinated due to religious, medical or other protected grounds. For applicants who require an accommodation, please contact CANCALHR_RH@nortonrosefulbright.com to discuss further.Norton Rose FulbrightNorton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm. We provide the worlds preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 3500 lawyers and other legal staff based in more than 50 cities across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and Africa.Recognized for our industry focus, we are strong across all the key industry sectors: financial institutions; energy, infrastructure and resources; transport; technology; life sciences and healthcare; and consumer markets. Through our global risk advisory group, we leverage our sector experience with our knowledge of legal, regulatory, compliance and governance issues to provide our clients with practical solutions to the legal and regulatory risks facing their businesses.Wherever we are, we operate in accordance with our global business principles of quality, unity and integrity. We aim to provide the highest possible standard of legal service in each of our offices and to maintain that level of quality at every point of contact.Norton Rose Fulbright Verein, a Swiss verein, helps coordinate the activities of Norton Rose Fulbright members but does not itself provide legal services to clients. Norton Rose Fulbright has offices in more than 50 cities worldwide, including London, Houston, New York, Toronto, Mexico City, Hong Kong, Sydney and Johannesburg. For more information, see nortonrosefulbright.com/legal-notices.Diversity and InclusionDiversity is an important firm value. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and to providing a workplace which is free from discrimination and harassment. This means that all job applicants, employees and partners will receive equal treatment regardless of race, colour, ethnic or national origins, sex, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.To apply, please visit the Careers page of our website at www.nortonrosefulbright.com. We thank all candidates for their application, but will be contacting only those whom we select to invite for an interview.Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP has an accommodation process in place that provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you are unable to apply for a position online or require any further accommodations during our recruitment process, please contact CANCALHR_RH@nortonrosefulbright.comQuick Apply

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