Trademark Practitioner

Palmer IP is a company of US and Canadian professionals located in Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, providing intellectual property services to an array of university, industry and corporate clients.

We are currently seeking an intermediate to senior trademark practitioner to join our team. This role is key in managing the trademark portfolios of our clients in Canada, the US and internationally. We offer a range of challenging work for an independent minded individual, focusing on CIPO and USPTO trademark prosecution; international trademark portfolio management; preparing and filing trademark applications; opposition and cancellation proceedings; trademark disputes; and trademark enforcement.

Minimum 5 years experience in trademarks is required.

US and Canadian trademark experience is preferred. Lawyer or attorney qualifications are also an asset.

This is a full-time position, with the possibility of remote work after initial training.

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualities and skills:

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to effectively manage deadlines;
• Excellent project planning and organizational skills;
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Well versed in computing systems including Worldox, Microsoft Office, Teams, Outlook, Word and Excel;
• Familiarity with the CIPO and USPTO websites;
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion;
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Proactive;
• High attention to detail; and
• A strong work ethic.

We offer a competitive compensation package.

Please apply with a cover letter outlining your experience to [email protected]. 

Only candidates who qualify for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest.