FIRM OVERVIEW

Marks & Clerk is one of the world’s leading intellectual firms, with our first Canadian office established in 1921. With a qualified team of seasoned patent and trademark professionals, we offer a full spectrum of expertise on all aspects of intellectual property matters – patents, trademarks, designs, and copyright. This includes strategic and commercial advice on portfolio management, licensing, enforcement and litigation, and due diligence and valuation of intellectual property

Through a global network of 15 offices in Canada, the UK (across eight cities), Europe and Asia, Marks & Clerk has long-established relationships with other trusted IP firms worldwide and a unique ability to secure IP protection for clients looking to safeguard their innovations in multiple jurisdictions. Our clients come from a diverse range of industries and include start-ups, small and medium sized businesses and large multi-national corporations who have long trusted us to deliver high quality, seamless and cost-effective services, both locally and globally.

We are currently seeking a Docketing Clerk to join our Ottawa office. The successful candidate will work closely with the docketing/records department and report into the docketing Supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES The successful candidate will be responsible for:

- Docketing all incoming Canadian Patent Office correspondence.




- Processing all client correspondence related to Canadian applications and setting and clearing docket dates as appropriate.
- Sending client reminders.
- Processing daily dockets, reminding agents of upcoming deadlines, and ensuring all due deadlines are attended to.
- Contacting the Canadian Patent Office on occasion.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS The successful candidate must have:

- Minimum 2 years experience required.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Excellent attention to detail and efficient time management.
- Demonstrated problem solving abilities.
- Ability to work against deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Skilled, responsive and positive work attitude is critical.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Marks & Clerk Canada is an equal opportunity employer and will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.

Currently, M&C; firm members are in a hybrid arrangement, working 2 days a week in the office and the balance of the week at home. The goal is to provide firm, members with a practical work-life balance.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

No agencies please.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $53,000.00-$57,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ottawa, ON K1P 1A4

📌 DOCKETING CLERK (Ottawa)
🏢 Marks u0026 Clerk
📍 Ottawa