Support patent lawyers and agents at Gowling WLG through accurate database administration, filings, and correspondence coordination. This contract role continues until February 2028.
As an Intellectual Property Assistant supporting patents, you will work within a team environment providing administrative assistance. Your responsibilities include Canadian and foreign patent matters, CIPO and WIPO filings, intellectual property database updates, and accounting coordination. You will also address discrepancies and communicate with clients, foreign associates, and patent offices.
Key Responsibilities: Coordinate patent and industrial design maintenance fee payments
Enter CIPO and foreign office correspondence into databases
Open files and update contacts, deadlines, and records
Prepare and file PCT and Canadian applications
Resolve CIPO errors and coordinate accounting updates
Requirements: Two to three years as a Patent Assistant
Canadian and foreign patent experience
Data-entry experience; intellectual property experience is an asset
High-quality, productive work under tight timelines
Microsoft Office and strong keyboard and dictation skills
Bring patent administration, filing, database, and communication skills to Gowling WLG’s Intellectual Property team through February 2028.