Give your career a fresh start within a team where your contribution will be truly valued. You will be at the heart of our success and play a key role in shaping our future. By choosing BCF, you will discover an employer that fosters a collaborative environment and is committed to the development of its talent. You will also find a stimulating workplace where you are encouraged to make a difference and have a meaningful impact on the firm's business.Your future team The BCF Patent team comprises lawyers, patent agents and attorneys distinguished by their multi-jurisdictional Intellectual Property (IP) expertise, their hands‐on corporate experience and their emphasis on providing personalized service to their clients. Notably, the BCF Patent team boasts patent professionals qualified to represent clients in the U.S., Europe and Canada, maximizing their patent potential in multiple jurisdictions and providing a "one‐stop shop" for patent and design protection. Our team members have extensive experience working in‐house in the telecommunications, information technology, medical devices, biotechnology, machinery and aerospace industries, enabling them to deliver business‐centric IP advice. Our clients range from start‐ups, scale‐ups through to large corporations.About the Role and ResponsibilitiesAs a lawyer and patent agent, you will work closely with several partners and other professionals on the team on strategic projects involving intellectual property, artificial intelligence, and advanced technologies.Conducting intellectual property risk assessments and supporting the development of strategies aligned with clients' business objectivesAdvising clients on the protection, use and commercialization of their intellectual property assetsAssisting with the drafting,
prosecution and management of patent portfolios in Canada, the United States and internationallyConducting freedom‐to‐operate, validity and infringement analyses, and preparing legal and strategic opinionsCollaborating with inventors, engineers, researchers and leadership teams in complex technical environmentsWorking on matters involving emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, software and telecommunicationsHelping maintain trusted client relationships and supporting the growth of the practiceThe position can be based in Montreal with possibility for hybrid remote working arrangements. Notwithstanding where you will be physically located, the role will entail being an integrated part of the Patent team.Your ProfileLaw degree, attorney in valuable standing with a license to practice5 to 8 years of experience in a law firm or a companyCanadian patent agent designation or U.S. patent agent designation, or eligibility to practice before the USPTO, is a significant assetKnowledge or experience in the fields of artificial intelligence, software, telecommunications, or other advanced technologiesKnowledge of Russian is a major asset for certain international assignmentsYour SkillsExcellent analytical and complex problem‐solving skillsStrategic mindset, solid business acumen and a client‐focused approachAbility to explain technical and legal concepts clearlyAutonomy,
rigour and a strong sense of prioritiesAbility to work effectively in a collaborative and dynamic environmentExcellent legal drafting skillsYou don't meet all of the requirements listed above but feel motivated by this challenge?BCF is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace. BCF does not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds.Thank you for your interest in BCF.Working at BCF means growing in a stimulating environment where everyone can reach their full potential and go further.BCF has been recognized as one of Montreal's Top Employers since 2007. We have also been one of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2007, a distinction that has earned us a place in the Platinum Club. As the only law firm in Québec to receive this honour, we owe this recognition to our strong values: excellence, passion, authenticity, creativity, and generosity.These values shape who we are and guide our actions every day.If you have any questions about career opportunities at BCF, our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to assist you. Please feel free to contact them by email at
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📌 Lawyer & Patent Agent (Montreal)
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