Intellectual Property Lawyer

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented intellectual property lawyer to join our team. In this role, you will support IP drafting, prosecution, and enforcement, with opportunities to gain valuable in-court experience.

We are a family-owned firm offering flexible hours and in-person or hybrid work options in Edmonton or Vancouver. Our firm provides a close-knit and friendly work environment without demanding billable-hour requirements. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive environment where you can apply and develop your legal and technical skills.

This role provides the opportunity to be an instrumental part of our team and foundational member in the future of the firm.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent and trademark applications, including drafting claims and specifications, preparing responses to office actions, responding to oppositions, and corresponding with foreign associates regarding international filings.

• Conduct patentability, patent validity, and patent infringement analyses, as well as trademark clearance searches, passing off and trademark infringement analyses.

• Assist with litigation involving patents, trademarks, and copyrights, including preparing cease and desist letters, drafting pleadings, preparing and arguing motions, assisting with examinations, negotiating settlements, attending and assisting with trials, and preparing and arguing appeals.

• Maintain client IP portfolios, including paying maintenance fees and monitoring deadlines.

• Work with inventors, businesses, engineers, scientists, and other professionals to provide advice on IP protection and strategy.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree or equivalent (required).

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent STEM education, experience, or training (required).

• Experience working in a law office (preferred, but not required).

• Member of a provincial law society (preferred, but not required).

• Patent or trademark agent licence (preferred, but not required).

Benefits

• On-site parking.

• Flexible in-person or hybrid work options in Edmonton or Vancouver.

Work Location: In person
Job Details

• Profit sharing

• Flexible schedule

• On-site parking

• Full-time

• Hybrid work in Edmonton, AB

Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We're proud of the investments we've made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization's staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, temporary positions and remote jobs for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company's unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you'll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.

Company DescriptionW3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.We're proud of the investments we've made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.Our ServicesW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization's staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, temporary positions and remote jobs for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.Our ExpertiseW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company's unique needs.As a W3Global client, you'll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.