Patent Agent/Lawyer – Montreal, Toronto, Mississauga, or Kitchener-Waterloo

Patent Agent/Lawyer – Montreal, Toronto, Mississauga, or Kitchener-Waterloo



Bereskin & Parr LLP is a leading Canadian intellectual property law firm serving clients across all technologies and industries, in Canada and around the world.

At Bereskin & Parr you will work on complex, innovative files with clients ranging from dynamic start-up companies to the world’s largest multi-national corporations. You will have the resources of a large law firm while practicing in a relaxed environment. Our firm provides the opportunity to work and learn alongside some of Canada’s best known and experienced IP lawyers and agents, and offers excellent training, resources, and a friendly and flexible working environment.

We are currently looking for a mid-level patent agent to join our Engineering & Technology Practice Group. The ideal candidate is a registered Canadian Patent Agent with a minimum of three years’ experience in patent drafting and prosecution in mechanical and industrial fields. This position can be based out of any of Bereskin & Parr’s offices, which have implemented a permanent hybrid workplace model.

Qualifications:

  • Registered Canadian Patent Agent with the College of Patent Agents & Trademark Agents (CPATA) in good standing
  • Lawyer in good standing with the Ontario or Quebec Bar (preferred)
  • Minimum of three years’ relevant experience in patent drafting and prosecution in a law firm context or in-house IP group
  • Fluent in English and French (preferred)
  • Client-oriented and results-driven, able to work well in fast-paced environment
  • Detail oriented, yet practical and business minded
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Effective time management skills
  • High level of motivation, commitment, and leadership

Education:

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, and/or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or similar education
  • Canadian Law degree (preferred)

Qualified candidates are asked to submit their application to:
Ryan Baker
Director, Recruitment & Professional Development
Bereskin & Parr LLP
 We appreciate hearing from all qualified candidates, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications will be held in confidence.