Patent Clerk

August 2021 - Prima IP is seeking an intellectual property clerk who specializes in handling patent and industrial design matters.

:: Company Name: Prima IP (https://primaip.com/)

:: Address(es): Peterborough Office: 171A Rink Street-Suite 277, Peterborough, Ontario CANADA K9J 2J6 | Telephone: 705-775-4448 | Facsimile: 888-409-2507 | Toronto Office: 401 Bay Street-Suite 1600, Toronto, Ontario CANADA M5H 2Y4 | Telephone: 416-720-0479 | Facsimile: 888-409-2507

:: Title of the Position: Patent clerk

:: Wage: $35.00-$40.00 per hour

:: Term of Employment: Contract, Part-time (10-20 hours per week)

:: Duties

• Preparing and filing patent and industrial design applications, including electronic submissions, with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)

• Preparing and filing patent applications, including electronic submissions, with the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO)

• Managing patent and industrial design deadlines, maintaining dockets and priorities

• Corresponding with clients, examiners, and foreign associates

• Managing files, docketing time entries, and preparing bills

• Completing various legal administrative duties as assigned

:: Requirements

• Language(s): English

• Education: Legal administrative assistant diploma, or equivalent is an asset, but not required.

• Administrative assistant experience, including in the field of patent and industrial design prosecution, is an asset, but not required. *Post-hire training will be provided.

• Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat or Nuance Power PDF

• Experience with FreshBooks and AppColl would be an asset.

• Self-discipline to work efficiently in a remote situation

• Excellent attention to detail and organization skills

:: Working Conditions: Work from home; flexible work hours

We invite all qualified candidates to apply, including indigenous persons, vulnerable youth, newcomers, and persons with disabilities.

Please submit your resume to:

Julie Kim (info@bluehill-immigration.com) and/or Marcelo Sarkis (patentclerk@primaip.com)

* Please indicate in your application whether you are legally authorized to work in Canada.