Location: Toronto, ONEmployment Type: Full-timeExperience Level: Qualified Class 1 Trademark Agent The Role We're looking for a Class 1 Trademark Agent to join our growing trademark prosecution team. You will work directly with clients to provide strategic guidance and execute on that guidance. Your practice will include all aspects of prosecution, from searches to filing (Canadian and internationally), examination, and opposition. Candidates that are also licensed lawyers will have the opportunity to work on IP agreements. Responsibilities Prosecution & Strategy: Advise clients on the registrability of trademarks, conduct clearance searches, and prepare/file trademark applications with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) Office Actions: Review, strategize, and respond to examiner reports (Office Actions) regarding non-compliance, confusion, or distinctiveness. Portfolio Management: Manage trademark portfolios, including renewals, assignments, licensing, and chain of title recordations. Contentious Proceedings: Represent clients before the Trademarks Opposition Board (TMOB) in opposition and cancellation proceedings. International Coordination: Collaborate with foreign associates to manage global IP rights. Client Advice: Provide actionable advice on trademark licensing, infringement, and enforcement strategies. Business Development: Take on business development objectives as appropriate to your level of experience and personality type. Process Improvement: Collaborate with others in the firm to continuously improve efficiency in our operations. What We're Looking For Required: Class 1 Trademark Agent in good standing with CPATA Exceptional communication skills and keen attention to detail Ability to manage multiple deadlines and meet deadlines independently Understanding of, and willingness to use, AI tools Nice to Have: Lawyer in good standing with LSO Experience with IP agreements (registered IP assignments, complex license agreements, joint venture/collaboration agreements, software agreements) A desire to grow the business, with a willingness and ability to pursue business development initiatives What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits Opportunity to shape the trademark practice at a growing firm Mentorship and professional development support Collaborative, collegial work environment Hybrid work flexibility We are an equal opportunity employer and embrace diversity in our team and clients. #J-18808-Ljbffr