IP Litigation Lawyer – Toronto
Firm Overview
Marks & Clerk is one of the world’s leading intellectual firms (IP), with our first Canadian office being established in 1921. With a qualified team of experienced patent and trademark associates, we offer a full spectrum of technical expertise on all aspects of intellectual property matters – patents, trademarks, designs, and copyright. This includes obtaining protection worldwide, portfolio management, strategic advice, commercial advice, licensing, enforcement, due diligence, litigation, and IP valuation.
Through a global network of 17 offices in Canada, the UK (across eight locations), Europe and Asia and long-established relationships with other trusted IP firms worldwide, we have the unique ability to assist our clients looking to safeguard their innovations and IP in multiple jurisdictions. Our clients come from a diverse range of industries and include start-ups, small and medium-sized businesses as well as large multi-national corporations who have long trusted us to deliver high quality, seamless and cost-effective services both locally and globally.
We are looking to add additional talent to join our dynamic team in our Toronto office.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a junior Litigation associate to gain significant IP experience working in conjunction with elite attorneys on sophisticated and cutting-edge matters.
Experience:
Minimum of two to four years of experience in intellectual property litigation, with focus on patent, trademark, and copyright disputes. Experience should include motion practice, discovery, legal research and writing, preparation of pleadings and other court documents. Attendance at examinations and hearings would be an asset, although not required.
The successful candidate will also possess the following attributes and qualifications:
· Exceptional legal research, analytical, and drafting skills.
· Strong oral and written communication skills.
· Experience managing litigation files in a paperless/electronic document environment.
· Excellent attention to detail, organizational abilities, and time management skills.
· Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities.
· Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced litigation practice.
· Professionalism, responsiveness, accountability, and a positive client-service orientation.
· Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
· Experience with patent litigation before the Federal Court is an asset.
· Undergraduate or graduate education in science, engineering, computer science, or a related technical field is considered an asset.
· Fluency in English is required; French language skills are considered an asset.
Qualifications:
· Recognized law degree, scientific undergraduate degree preferred.
· Lawyer in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV in confidence to HR@marks-clerk.ca.
Marks & Clerk Canada is an equal opportunity employer and will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.
Marks & Clerk Canada requires all firm members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Accordingly, an offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof of full vaccination. Any exemption request will be considered on a case-by-case basis and granted only where the request meets the requirements of applicable legislation.
We have implemented a work-life balanced, hybrid arrangement for firm members to work part of the time from home and part of the time at the office.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
