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MBMIntellectual Property Law is looking for a registered Canadian Trademark Agentto join our trademark practice. This is an opportunity to work directly withinnovative clients, manage meaningful trademark portfolios, and help shapebrand protection strategies across Canada and internationally.

About MBM

MBM is aboutique intellectual property firm with locations across Canada. We helpclients protect, manage, and grow their IP portfolios in sectors includingtechnology, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, software,consumer products, and emerging industries. Our culture is collaborative,practical, and people-focused: we value high-quality work, trusted clientrelationships, flexibility, and a workplace where professionals can do theirbest work without unnecessary hierarchy or politics.

The Opportunity

• Prepare,file, prosecute, and manage Canadian trademark applications before CIPO.
• Adviseclients on trademark clearance, filing, prosecution, portfolio management,renewals, and brand protection strategy.
• Draftclear, persuasive responses to Examiner's Reports and communicaterecommendations to clients.
• Coordinatewith clients, foreign associates, and agents on Canadian and internationaltrademark matters.
• Supportopposition, expungement, and contentious trademark matters in collaborationwith senior agents and lawyers.
• Managedeadlines, maintain accurate portfolio records, and help ensure exceptionalclient service.
• Buildstrong client relationships by providing practical, business-minded advice.
• Contributeto mentoring, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement within thetrademark team. 

What You Bring

•     Registrationas a Canadian Trademark Agent in good standing.

• Approximately 5+ years of trademark prosecution and portfolio management experience.

• Strongworking knowledge of CIPO practices, procedures, and trademark prosecutionstrategy.

• Excellentwritten and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate legaland technical issues into practical client advice.

• Strongorganization skills and confidence managing deadlines, priorities, and multipleactive matters.

• Acollaborative, service-minded approach and sound business judgment.

• Post-secondaryeducation; a legal degree or equivalent qualification is an asset.

• Experiencewith U.S. or foreign trademark matters is an asset.

• Bilingualismin English and French is an asset.

• Competitivecompensation commensurate with experience.
• Extendedhealth, dental, and life insurance benefits.
• Employeeassistance program.
• Minimumthree weeks' vacation.
• Relaxed,professional dress code.
• Collaborativeteam culture with mentorship and growth opportunities.

Compensationwill be competitive and aligned with the successful candidate's experience,qualifications, and scope of responsibility. Salary range $90,000 to $110,000.

This posting isfor an existing vacancy. MBM uses AI-enabled and automated tools to assist withinitial application screening and job-related criteria matching. These toolssupport, but do not replace, human review. All interview, selection, and finalhiring decisions are made by people.

If thisopportunity sounds like a strong fit, please submit your resume and a briefcover letter outlining your trademark experience and interest in joining MBM.

MBM is an equalopportunity employer committed to an inclusive, accessible, and barrier-freerecruitment process. Accommodations are available on request for candidatesparticipating in the hiring process. We thank all applicants for theirinterest; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.