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MBM Intellectual Property Law is looking to add a new Trademark Agent & Lawyer to its team!

Our ideal candidate will be a member in good standing of a Canadian law society, preferably in Ontario or Alberta, and a fully registered Canadian Trademark Agent. U.S. trademark experience or experience handling foreign trademark matters would be an asset. We are looking for someone business-savvy with a keen understanding of our clients’ branding needs. They should be creative and an excellent writer, with the ability to craft inventive and persuasive arguments in a clear writing style.

About MBM

MBM is a boutique IP firm with locations across Canada. We specialize in providing creative protection for our clients’ IP portfolios in industries such as biotechnology, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, software and more. However, we don’t care for the pomp and politics often found at large corporate law firms. Rather, we strive to foster an inclusive and balanced workplace where our employees are happy doing what they do best.

The Opportunity

• Develop trademark strategies with clients, including protection, enforcement and commercialization strategies
• File, prosecute and manage clients’ trademark portfolios and manage communication with clients, foreign associates and CIPO
• Draft and negotiate trademark-related agreements such as assignments, licences, coexistence agreements, distribution agreements, and commercial IP clauses
• Advise on Canadian trademark opposition proceedings, section 45 expungement/cancellation proceedings and appeal-related work, and coordinate foreign contentious trademark matters

What You Will Bring

• Juris Doctor or equivalent legal degree, and membership in good standing with a Canadian law society
• 5+ years of trademark prosecution and portfolio management experience as a Registered Canadian Trademark Agent
• Well-versed in CIPO procedures
• Able to manage and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bilingualism in French and English is an asset
• Experience handling foreign trademark matters, particularly U.S. trademark matters, would be an asset

The Benefits of Working with MBM

• Extended medical benefits
• Dental coverage
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• 3 weeks’ vacation
• Relaxed dress code
• Flexible hours

We appreciate the interest of all candidates; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of our recruitment process to assist in screening, assessing, and/or selecting applicants for this position. Final hiring decisions are made by our hiring team.

MBM is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in concert with applicable human rights and accessibility legislation. As such, MBM will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process.

MBM strives to ensure that its employment practices are free from direct and indirect discrimination and is committed to upholding the human rights of those participating in the hiring process. In pursuit of this commitment, MBM will not condone or tolerate any acts of discrimination or harassment on any grounds protected by human rights legislation. This commitment extends to the hiring process and throughout the course of employment.

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