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We are seeking a Patent Coordinator to play a key role in coordinating worldwide prosecution of domestic and foreign patents. The successful candidate will bring excellent attention to detail, prioritization skills, and a genuine interest in intellectual property law.ResponsibilitiesPreparing and finalizing patent application filing materials for filing in the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) and the United States Patent Office (USPTO).Preparing, reviewing and finalizing patent application filing instructions to be sent to foreign associates in various countries around the worldCoordinating with professionals with respect to the above, including ensuring that patent abstracts, specifications, claims and drawing are in accordance with various jurisdictional requirementsReviewing and preparing client letters, assignments, petitions, powers of attorneys, and inventor declarationsScreening and reviewing incoming correspondence post-filing for Canadian, US and foreign applicationsRelay formal examiners reports and office letters, coordinating with professionals regarding the drafting and filing of submissions, including requests for examination/advanced examination, requests for continued examination, preliminary/voluntary amendments, payments of final fee, and responses to examiners reportsOverseeing and coordinating with professionals and foreign associates regarding patent validations and patent appealsManaging multiple deadlines, communicating with others and ensuring important deadlines are metQualificationsLaw Clerk or Legal Administrative Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution3 5 years of related experienceAbility to communicate clearly, effectively and professionally with team members, other Firm members, clients, foreign associates, CIPO and other Intellectual Property OfficesAbility to produce a high quality and quantity of work product often under tight timelines and under strict deadlinesKnowledge of both Canadian, International and other foreign Patent practices (US, EP, PCT and others)Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office SuiteIf you are interested in this job opportunity, please send your resume to Angie at .Klopp Richards & Associates would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this opportunity.