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Are you a detail-oriented trademark professional looking for meaningful work, work-life balance, professional growth, and a competitive compensation package? MBM is looking for a Senior Trademark Paralegal to join our collaborative team in Ottawa.

The ideal candidate is an experienced trademark paralegal, clerk, or searcher who enjoys working with precision, managing deadlines, and communicating clearly with clients and examiners. You may also be interested in becoming a registered Canadian Trademark Agent. If you are organized, proactive, collaborative, and bring a positive attitude to your work, we would love to hear from you.

About MBM

MBM is a boutique intellectual property firm with locations across Canada. We help clients protect and grow their IP portfolios in industries including biotechnology, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, software, and more. We are also not your typical law firm: we value practical thinking, creativity, inclusion, and balance over hierarchy and corporate politics. Our goal is to create a workplace where people can do excellent work, continue learning, and enjoy the team they work with.

The Opportunity

• Prepare and file Canadian trademark applications;
• Review correspondence from CIPO and foreign associates and prepare clear reporting letters to clients;
• Conduct trademark searches using the Canadian trademark database and common law sources to assess registrability and availability, and draft related search reports;
• Draft and report on responses to Examiner’s Reports from CIPO;
• Maintain, organize, and update docketing records and deadlines;
• Support senior agents and lawyers with Canadian and foreign opposition and expungement proceedings;
• Assist with file management, electronic filing/spiking, pre-bills, and precedent maintenance; and
• Contribute to other trademark and administrative tasks as needed.

What You Will Bring

• 5+ years of experience as a trademark clerk, paralegal, or searcher;
• Postsecondary education;
• Progress toward a Class 3 license as a Registered Canadian Trademark Agent in Training issued by CPATA is an asset;
• Exceptional attention to detail;
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities;
• Confidence managing deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal docketing software, preferably PATTSY; and
• Bilingualism in French and English is an asset, but not required.

Why Join MBM?

• Extended medical benefits;
• Dental benefits;
• Life insurance;
• Employee assistance program;
• Paid time off;
• Relaxed dress code;
• Flexible hours;
• Volunteer events.

The starting salary range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000, with compensation determined based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise in trademark practice. In addition to salary, employees are supported through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship, and opportunities for career development within the firm.

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. This commitment extends to the hiring process and throughout the course of employment.

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