About MLT Aikins MLT Aikins is a full-service law firm of more than 350 lawyers across the four western provinces. Named one of Canada’s best law firms by the Globe and Mail, MLT Aikins is the only law firm to have offices in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, Regina and Winnipeg. As one of the largest firms in Canada, we have the bench strength and geographic scope to meet the increasingly complex needs of clients.
We are seeking a motivated Patent Agent or Patent Agent Trainee to join our growing intellectual property practice. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with inventors, entrepreneurs, emerging companies and established businesses to protect innovations across a broad range of technologies.
The successful candidate will work with experienced patent professionals in the preparation, prosecution and strategic management of patent portfolios in Canada and internationally. Candidates with strong technical backgrounds who are interested in developing a career in patent law are encouraged to apply.
Depending on experience and qualifications, the successful candidate’s responsibilities may include:
Drafting patent applications for mechanical, electrical, software, computer-related, industrial, agricultural, energy, medical device and other technologies
Interviewing inventors and analyzing new inventions
Preparing responses to examination reports issued by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and foreign patent offices
Conducting patentability, freedom-to-operate, validity and infringement analyses
Managing and developing domestic and international patent portfolios
Conducting prior art and patent landscape searches
Assisting clients with intellectual property strategy and commercialization matters
Collaborating with lawyers, patent agents, inventors and in-house counsel
Qualifications:



Patent Agent Trainee Candidates:
Undergraduate or graduate degree in a technical discipline such as mechanical, electrical, computer, software, chemical or agricultural engineering; computer science; chemistry; physics; biotechnology or a related technical discipline
Demonstrated ability to understand complex technical concepts
Strong writing, research, and communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Interest in intellectual property law and innovation
Patent Agent Candidates also require:
Registered Canadian Patent Agent
Experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications
Strong technical and analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple files and deadlines independently
Preferred Qualifications: The following are considered assets, but not required:
M.Sc. or Ph.D. in a technical field
Industry experience in engineering, software development, manufacturing, research, agriculture, energy, medical devices or related industries
Previous intellectual property experience
Experience preparing technical reports, publications or academic papers
Familiarity with patent searching tools and patent databases
Why patent law Patent practice offers a unique prospect to combine technical expertise with legal and business strategy. You will work with innovators across multiple industries, evaluate cutting-edge technologies and help clients secure valuable intellectual property rights that support their commercial objectives.
Our Diversity Statement Our principles of diversity, equity and inclusion create a space for everyone to collaborate, allowing us to deliver excellent and increasingly innovative legal service to our clients. We encourage individuals of a diverse group (disability, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individual of diverse gender or sexual orientation) to apply to our job postings when they become available.

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📌 Patent Agent/Patent Agent Trainee (Alberta)
🏢 MLT Aikins
📍 Alberta