Intellectual Property Specialist

at  Lallemand

Posting Period
From August 20, 2024
to September 27, 2024
Country or region
Canada
Location
Montréal, Québec
Business Unit
Corporate Group
Department
Intellectual Properties
Entry date
As soon as possible
Job Status
Permanent - Full time
Minimal required work experience
3 years
Minimal education level required
Master’s Degree
Salary
Based on experience

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Required

• M.Sc. or PhD in Science but preferably in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology or Biology
• Pertinent experience in the field of intellectual property in developing patent portfolios
• Pertinent experience in patent prosecution
• Familiar with patent databases

PERSONAL ABILITIES

Required

• Skilled writer
• Possess excellent organization, project management and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement standards ensuring procurement of patents of the highest quality and business relevance.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a team.
• Clear communication skills- written and oral.
• Be bilingual (oral & written)

• Interacting with Corporate and/or Business Units on proprietary findings and disclosures.
• Developing Proprietary information and disclosures into patent filings.
• Performing patentability searches.
• Drafting provisional and complete patent applications; and prosecuting patent applications including drafting responses and liaising with outside patent counsel.
• Coordinating international extension filings.
• Providing assistance and support with oppositions, due diligences, acquisitions and litigation matters and advising on IP related matters.
• Performing freedom-to-operate searches regarding third party patent rights.
• Providing assistance and support with the daily management of Lallemand’s patent portfolios - including payment of annuities.
• Other duties as may be required