MBM Intellectual Property Law is looking for a Patent Agent to join our collaborative, growing team and help clients protect innovations in Canada and around the world.

About MBM
MBM is a boutique intellectual property firm with locations across Canada. We help clients protect, manage, and grow their IP portfolios in sectors including technology, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, software, consumer products, and emerging industries. Our culture is collaborative, practical, and people-focused: we value high-quality work, trusted client relationships, flexibility, and a workplace where professionals can do their best work without unnecessary hierarchy or politics.

The Opportunity

Meeting with inventors to identify their invention's points of novelty

Drafting foreign and domestic patent applications to articulate the above in writing

Responding to both foreign and domestic Office Actions

Monitoring deadlines/activities related to client IP portfolios

Fostering and maintaining positive client and colleague relationships

Mentoring, training, and supporting the development of junior patent agents in training

Supporting team priorities and client needs as they arise

What You Will Bring

A Class 1 license with the CPATA as a Registered Canadian Patent Agent (having passed USPTO Patent Bar would also be an asset)





8+ years of experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications in both Canadian and foreign jurisdictions

An advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics and/or Physics; a J.D. or other applicable law degree is not required

An understanding of and experience with AI, cloud computing and telecommunications technologies

The ability to meet and manage deadlines

The ability to analyze complex problems and devise creative solutions

Excellent communication skills, especially in writing

Bilingualism in French and English would be an asset

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.

Extended health, dental, and life insurance benefits.

Employee assistance program.

Minimum three weeks’ vacation.

Relaxed, professional dress code.

Team-oriented team culture with mentorship and growth opportunities.

Compensation and Hiring Transparency
Compensation will be competitive and aligned with the successful candidate’s experience, qualifications, and scope of responsibility. Salary range $130,000 to $175,000.

MBM is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment process. Accommodations are available on request for candidates participating in the hiring process. We thank all applicants for their interest; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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📌 Patent Agent (Quebec City)
🏢 MBM Intellectual Property Law
📍 Quebec City