Senior Trademark Paralegal

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Senior Trademark Paralegal

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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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