Trademark Coordinator

ABOUT GOWLING WLG

At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.

Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. We are guided by our firm’s Core Values - Raise the Bar Thrive Together, Embrace Differences.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are an integral part of our firm’s core values. We are always striving to build a more equitable, engaging and rewarding workplace by attracting and retaining talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.

Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks, paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business services team members work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.

PROFILE

Reporting to the Head of IP Operations, the successful candidate will provide support to trademark professionals and clients alike.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting with the review and preparation trademark applications (in particular preparing and reviewing specifications of goods and services and grouping and classifying goods and services). This may include correspondence with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office and clients.
• Reviewing, reporting and preparing responses to trademark formalities office actions (including regarding notifications and objections relating to specifications of goods and services and classification of goods and services during prosecution and at renewal). This may include correspondence with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office and clients.
• Working with professionals to compile and submit additions to the Goods and Services Manual to the Canadian Intellectual Property Office.
• Ensuring that the Intellectual Property in-house database is updated with all necessary notes and data input, including due dates, payments etc.
• Other tasks relating to the prosecution and management of domestic and foreign trademark applications as may be assigned from time to time
• Updating Intellectual Property in-house database with all necessary notes and data input, including due dates, payments etc.
• Reviewing and monitoring daily diary and due case reports and initiating appropriate action where necessary such as sending necessary reminders to clients.
• Assisting in resolving work related issues and provides support and mentoring to other members of the team.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant post-secondary education (such as a University degree, Law Clerk or Legal Assistant Diploma/Certificate, coupled with a minimum of 2-3 years directly related experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and other Firm members, with the aptitude to take care of clients’ needs in a professional and courteous manner.
• Capacity to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Produce a high quality and quantity of work product, often under tight timelines.
• Able to prioritize and to redefine priorities when necessary.
• Strong familiarity with Nice Classification and procedure generally at the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (Trade-marks).
• Knowledge of foreign trademark practice would be an asset.
• Handle stress in a business-like manner.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bilingualism would be considered a strong asset.
  
  

Not sure if you meet all the requirements? If you are excited about this opportunity but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we

Not sure if you meet all the requirements? If you are excited about this opportunity but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.