Posted 15 months ago
Patent Agent / Patent Agent Trainee
@ Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is hiring Patent Agents and Patent Agent Trainees for its Ottawa Intellectual Property Department. The role drafts and prosecutes patent applications, mainly in mechanics, electronics, and AI/software, within its Emerging and High Growth practice group. The position is full-time and hybrid, requiring partial office attendance.
Responsibilities:
- Draft patent applications in mechanics, electronics, and AI/software
- Prosecute patent applications
- Gather intellectual property disclosures from clients
- Coordinate worldwide prosecution of patent portfolios
Requirements summary:
- Advanced degree (M.Sc., preferably Ph.D.) in a relevant technical field
- Three or more years of relevant patent experience
- Basic knowledge of Canadian patent practice
- Willingness to train toward Class 1 CPATA registration
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-08-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Legal & compliance |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Canadian Patent Agent (CPATA Class 1) |
| Background checks | criminal record, credit |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | Master’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical engineering, Physics, Computer science, Software engineering |
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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
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Full company description
Osler is a leading business law firm uniquely positioned to advise Canadian, U.S. and international clients on an array of domestic and cross-border legal issues. We are recognized for providing business-critical advice and counsel in key industry sectors, and in transactions and litigation for some of the world’s largest enterprises. Our “one firm” approach is based on collaboration, and the team is dedicated to providing clients with innovative, solution-oriented advice in a practical and cost-effective manner. Osler has over 500 lawyers working together from offices across Canada in Toronto, Calgary, Montréal, Ottawa and Vancouver and an office in New York.
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- Reported office locations
- 100 King Street West, 1 First Canadian Place. Suite 6200, Toronto, Ontario M5X 1B8, CA
- Suite 320, World Exchange Plaza, 100 Queen Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1J9, CA
- Brookfield Place, 225 – 6th Avenue S.W., Suite 2700, Calgary, Alberta T2P 1N2, CA
- 620 8th Avenue, 36th Floor, New York, NY 10018, US
- 1000 De La Gauchetière Street West, Bureau 1100, Montréal, Québec H3B 4W5, CA
- 1055 Dunsmuir St, Suite 3000, Bentall Four, Vancouver, British Columbia V7X 1K8, CA
- Business categories
- Legal
- Other recorded names
- Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
- Specialties
- Business Law
- Capital Markets
- Corporate Governance
- Corporate Finance & Securities
- M&A
- Competition/ Antitrust
- Franchising
- Intellectual Property
- Labour & Employment
- Litigation
- Pensions & Benefits
- Restructuring & Insolvency
- Real Estate
- Tax
- Blockchain
- Energy
- Franchise
- Banking and Finance
- International Trade and Investment
- Risk Management and Crisis Response
- Private Equity and Pension Fund Investments
- Privacy and Data Management
- and Emerging and High Growth Companies
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Osler is a leading business law firm uniquely positioned to advise Canadian, U.S. and international clients on an array of domestic and cross-border legal issues. We are recognized for providing business-critical advice and counsel in key industry sectors, and in transactions and litigation for some of the world’s largest enterprises. Our “one firm” approach is based on collaboration, and the team is dedicated to…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Law Practice |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Organization type | Partnership |
| Year founded | 1862 |
| Specialties | Business LawCapital MarketsCorporate GovernanceCorporate Finance & SecuritiesM&ACompetition/ AntitrustFranchisingIntellectual PropertyLabour & EmploymentLitigation |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 36 |
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Take the next step in your career and join Osler’s Intellectual Property Department in our Ottawa office. We are seeking all seniorities of Patent Agents, including Junior or Patent Agent Trainees with a background in software, electronics, or computer-related subject matter, who is either already qualified, or looking to train to become a certified Canadian Patent Agent. The successful candidate’s main responsibilities will include drafting and prosecuting patent applications, primarily in relation to mechanics, electronics, or artificial intelligence/software/computer-related technologies. In this position you will have the opportunity to work with Canada’s largest Emerging and High Growth (EHG) practice group.
Position Requirements
Do you have what we’re looking for?
- advanced degree (M.Sc., preferably Ph.D.) in electrical engineering, physics, computer sciences, software engineering or related area
- dedication to high quality work product with strong attention to detail
- ability to work well in a fast-paced environment while providing top-quality client service
- superior time-management and organizational skills to efficiently multi-task and prioritize competing demands
- excellent verbal and written communication skills, both with internal and external clients
- three or more years of relevant work experience and exposure to patents, gathering of intellectual property disclosures in the relevant technical area
- exposure to a wide array of technologies, and proficiency with the basic understanding of patent structure and specification writing in other technical areas (e.g. simple mechanical device/apparatus) is an asset
- basic knowledge of Canadian patent practice, including recent Canadian Patent Law changes, or a willingness to study and learn all aspects of these fields
- some experience with managing client relationships, any previous experience coordinating worldwide prosecution of patent portfolios would be an asset
- if not already a Patent Agent, expectation to study as a Class 3 Patent Agent Trainee, fulfill the training and certificate requirements, with the eventual result of becoming a Class 1 Registered Canadian Patent Agent in the Canadian Patent and Trademark Association (CPATA)
Accessibility and Accommodation
We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process.
We are currently working in a hybrid work arrangement, which includes a requirement to work partially in the office.
Background and Reference Checks
Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications.
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