Lawyer & Patent Agent

Give your career a fresh start within a team where your contribution will be truly valued. You will be at the heart of our success and play a key role in shaping our future.

By choosing BCF, you will discover an employer that fosters a collaborative environment and is committed to the development of its talent. You will also find a stimulating workplace where you are encouraged to make a difference and have a meaningful impact on the firm’s business.

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Your future team

The BCF Patent team comprises lawyers, patent agents and attorneys distinguished by their multi-jurisdictional Intellectual Property (IP) expertise, their hands-on corporate experience and their emphasis on providing personalized service to their clients. Notably, the BCF Patent team boasts patent professionals qualified to represent clients in the U.S., Europe and Canada, maximizing their patent potential in multiple jurisdictions and providing a “one-stop shop” for patent and design protection. Our team members have extensive experience working in-house in the telecommunications, information technology, medical devices, biotechnology, machinery and aerospace industries, enabling them to deliver business-centric IP advice. Our clients range from start-ups, scale-ups through to large corporations.

About the Role and Responsibilities

As a lawyer and patent agent, you will work closely with several partners and other professionals on the team on strategic projects involving intellectual property, artificial intelligence, and advanced technologies. Specifically, you will be responsible for:

• Conducting intellectual property risk assessments and supporting the development of strategies aligned with clients’ business objectives;

• Advising clients on the protection, use and commercialization of their intellectual property assets;

• Assisting with the drafting, prosecution and management of patent portfolios in Canada, the United States and internationally;

• Conducting freedom-to-operate, validity and infringement analyses, and preparing legal and strategic opinions;

• Collaborating with inventors, engineers, researchers and leadership teams in complex technical environments;

• Working on matters involving emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, software and telecommunications;

• Helping maintain trusted client relationships and supporting the growth of the practice.

The position can be based in Montreal with possibility for hybrid remote working arrangements. Notwithstanding where you will be physically located, the role will entail being an integrated part of the Patent team.

Your Profile

• Law degree, attorney in good standing with a license to practice;

• 5 to 8 years of experience in a law firm or a company;

• Canadian patent agent designation or U.S. patent agent designation, or eligibility to practice before the USPTO, is a significant asset;

• Knowledge or experience in the fields of artificial intelligence, software, telecommunications, or other advanced technologies;

• Knowledge of Russian is a major asset for certain international assignments.

Your Skills

• Excellent analytical and complex problem-solving skills;

• Strategic mindset, strong business acumen and a client-focused approach;

• Ability to explain technical and legal concepts clearly;

• Autonomy, rigour and a strong sense of priorities;

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and dynamic environment;

• Excellent legal drafting skills.

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You don't meet all of the requirements listed above but feel motivated by this challenge? We strongly encourage you to submit your application.

BCF is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace. BCF does not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds. Thank you for your interest in BCF.