Trademark Assistant
Company Description
Deeth Williams Wall LLP is an entrepreneurial boutique law firm with locally and internationally recognized lawyers that cover all aspects of IP prosecution, commercialization and enforcement, technology law, emerging technology protection and commercialization, privacy and data management, cyber incident response (breach coaching), and regulatory law. We are passionate about excellence which is why we have been recognized as one of the top IP and IT boutiques in Canada and abroad.
Role Description
We are seeking an experienced (3+ years) Trademark Assistant to join our trademark team. This is a full-time position. While this is currently a hybrid role, the amount of time spent in the office may increase in the future.
Key Responsibilities
As a skilled member of our team, you will:
- Prepare and file trademark applications and report filing of those applications to our clients,
- Correspond with our clients with respect to the prosecution of their trade-mark applications,
- Report simple Office Actions to clients and prepare responses to Office Actions, as per supervising lawyer’s instructions,
- Report filing particulars, approvals, advertisements, registration and renewal certificates to clients,
- Review weekly due date reports and correspond with clients re: due dates, filing/response reminders, etc.,
- Correspond with search providers to conduct trademark registrability searches,
- Conduct conflict checks,
- Maintain and update client information and respond promptly and effectively to client enquiries,
- Docket time entries and review and process invoices,
- Other tasks which may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a trademark assistant or experience in a similar intellectual property position; with comprehensive knowledge of trademark practices and procedures.
- Proficiency in or an ability to learn IP and similar software
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Knowledge of MS Office and strong computer skills
- Ability to work independently while working as part of a team
- Experience with document management systems
- Ability to be flexible while following prescribed processes and procedures
Salary and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $57,000 – 62,000, commensurate with experience.
A firm-paid benefit plan (after 3 months) includes a drug plan, dental coverage and a health care spending account as well as life insurance. You will be entitled to 3 weeks vacation, starting after 3 months.
Accommodation
Deeth Williams Wall LLP welcomes and encourages applications from people with all abilities. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the application or interview process.
AI Disclosure
Deeth Williams Wall LLP does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter to recruitment@dww.com.
We appreciate hearing from all qualified candidates, however, only those applicants whose background and experience match our requirements will be contacted.
No agencies or recruiters please.