Intellectual Property Legal Assistant
Intellectual Property Legal Assistant
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Job Description
Who we are
Who you are:
We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking an Intellectual Property Legal Assistant who will provide administrative and procedural support to the Intellectual Property (IP) team working under the direction of the IP Paralegal. If you love technology and are keen to join an industry leader we would love to hear from you!
What youll do:
As an Intellectual Property Legal Assistant your key area of responsibility will be assisting with IP-related processes including the preparation filing and maintenance of intellectual property documentation as well as supporting departmental projects and ensuring the smooth execution of daily tasks.
How youll make an impact:
Draft prepare format and revise correspondence and submissions to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) and World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO).
Review and take appropriate action on incoming correspondence from outside counsel related to patents and trademarks.
Communicate with outside counsel via email or telephone as needed.
Provide administrative and procedural support to the IP Paralegal and the broader IP Team.
Contact IP offices including the USPTO CIPO and WIPO to resolve basic file-related issues such as application status inquiries paperwork changes and general follow-ups.
Enter and update administrative information and monitor deadlines in the intellectual property docketing system (ANAQUA).
Serve as the main point of contact for the Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) Management System (MaxIDS); prepare and file IDS submissions with the USPTO.
Correspond with internal inventors and obtain signatures using DocuSign.
Navigate patent office portals for submission and research purposes.
Assist with updating precedent documents and procedural guidelines.
Comfortable in a flat organization with an entrepreneurial spirit and little concern for hierarchy.
Support Geotab global strategic initiatives.
What youll bring to the role:
- 1-3 years of experience as a legal Assistant/Clerk/Paralegal working in Intellectual Property.
- Experience with USPTO patent prosecution processing USPTO related forms and electronic filing with the USPTO.
- High accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent proofreading abilities.
- Able to work well under pressure and respond to fast changing priorities and deadlines.
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal relationship building skills.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to problem solve to well-judged decisions.
- A strong team-player with the ability to engage with all levels of the organization.
- Technical competence using software programs including but not limited to Google Suite for business (Sheets Docs Slides) and docketing systems such as Anaqua an asset.
Why job seekers choose Geotab
Flex working arrangements
Home office reimbursement program
Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
Online learning and networking opportunities
Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
Competitive medical and dental benefits
Retirement savings program
*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only
How we work
Employment Type
Full Time
