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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Senior · 5+ years
- Apply by
- Apr 14, 2027
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
- Application method
- Direct apply is available
Job summary
Manage U.S. trademark prosecution and international trademark portfolios, including preparing and filing applications. Handle TTAB opposition and cancellation proceedings, trademark disputes, and enforcement matters.
Job details
US IP Lawyer 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 US IP lawyer to join our team. We offer a range of challenging work for an independent minded individual, focusing on USPTO trademark prosecution; international trademark portfolio management; preparing and filing trademark applications; opposition and cancellation proceedings; trademark disputes; and trademark enforcement. Minimum of 5 years of US trademark experience required, including TTAB oppositions and cancellations. The candidate must be qualified to practice trademark law in the US. This is a full-time in-office position. A hybrid work arrangement may be possible in the future. US and/or Canadian patent qualifications or experience are an asset. Canadian trademark law experience or qualification is also an asset. 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 with an annual salary range of $120,000 – 200,000 based on experience. Please apply with a cover letter outlining your experience to info@palmerip.com. Only candidates who qualify for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest. Visit us at www.palmerip.com.
What you’ll do
Manage U.S. trademark prosecution and international trademark portfolios, including preparing and filing applications. Handle TTAB opposition and cancellation proceedings, trademark disputes, and enforcement matters.
Requirements
Applicants must have at least five years of U.S. trademark experience, including TTAB oppositions and cancellations, and be qualified to practice trademark law in the United States. Strong organizational, communication, judgment, and problem-solving skills are required; U.S. or Canadian patent qualifications or experience and Canadian trademark experience or qualifications are assets.
Listed skills
- Problem solving · Preferred
- Organization · Preferred
- interpersonal skills · Preferred
- Attention to detail · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
- Critical Thinking · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- U.S. Trademark Prosecution
- International Trademark Portfolio Management
- Trademark Application Preparation and Filing
- TTAB Oppositions and Cancellations
- Trademark Disputes
- Trademark Enforcement
- Deadline Management
- Project Planning
- Organization
- Independent and Teamwork
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Worldox
Job areas
- Legal