Company

Prima IP (https://primaip.com/)

Address(es)

Peterborough Office

171A Rink Street-Suite 277, Peterborough, Ontario CANADA K9J 2J6 

Telephone: 705-775-4448

Facsimile: 888-409-2507

Toronto Office

401 Bay Street-Suite 1600, Toronto, Ontario CANADA M5H 2Y4

Telephone: 416-720-0479

Facsimile: 888-409-2507

Title of the Position

Patent clerk

Wage

$35.00-$40.00 per hour

Term of Employment

Contract, Part-time (10-20 hours per week)

Duties

• Preparing and filing patent and industrial design applications, including electronic submissions, with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
• Preparing and filing patent applications, including electronic submissions, with the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO)
• Managing patent and industrial design deadlines, maintaining dockets and priorities
• Corresponding with clients, examiners, and foreign associates
• Managing files, docketing time entries, and preparing bills
• Completing various legal administrative duties as assigned

Requirements

• Language(s): English
• Education: Legal administrative assistant diploma, or equivalent is an asset, but not required.
• Administrative assistant experience, including in the field of patent and industrial design prosecution, is an asset, but not required. *Post-hire training will be provided.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat or Nuance Power PDF
• Experience with FreshBooks and AppColl would be an asset.
• Self-discipline to work efficiently in a remote situation
• Excellent attention to detail and organization skills

Working Conditions

Work from home; flexible work hours