Job Summary

The ATS Corporation is expanding its IP team and is looking for an experience and self-motivated IP Clerk to help us on our growth journey. This role is responsible for providing timely and professional administration of the ATS IP portfolio, with an emphasis on patents, and for driving a process for supporting high-quality patent-lifecycle decisions through a variety of key business stakeholders

About ATS Corporation:

ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world?s most successful companies. ATS uses its extensive knowledge base and global capabilities in custom automation, repeat automation, automation products and value-added services, including pre-automation and after-sales services, to address the sophisticated manufacturing automation systems and service needs of multinational customers in markets such as life sciences, food & beverage, transportation, consumer products, and energy. Founded in 1978, ATS employs over 6,000 people at more than 50 manufacturing facilities and over 75 offices in North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, and China. The Company?s shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATA.

IT at ATS is fast paced and focused on continuous improvement. We leverage leading technologies to drive innovation and diversification from our competitors. Our solutions are rooted in automation and our technology capability is focused to elevate digital connectivity, collaboration, analytics, and self service enablement. Our strategy is to drive global operational excellence and rethink how we deliver services while enabling growth of the organization through technology partnerships with our business segments and customers. ATS IT fosters professional development, digital impacting opportunities, and creative thinking. If you are searching for a career where you can make a digital impact, we want to hear from you!

What You Will Do

File management:

• Collaborate in designing, organizing, and operating a comprehensive paperless file-managements system across the ATS Family of companies
• Manage electronic files for the Corporate IP team;

Docket management:

• Responsible for monitoring due dates for annuities and maintenance fees, and deadline for filing applications and responses
• Contact Intellectual Property Offices to resolve inquiries, status updates, changes to paperwork and follow ups;
• Manage and provide information to support patent lifecycle decision making such as global filing strategy and whether to maintain or abandon patent applications.

Maintenance fee payments:

• Responsible for timely payment of annuities and maintenance fees, either through third-party service providers or directly at national patent offices
• Liaising with billing analyst on prebills and invoices;

Other Tasks

• Drafting, managing, and filing of standard-form agreements (e.g. assignments, declarations), either through third-party service providers or directly at national patent offices.
• Portfolio maintenance and reporting: responsible for maintaining and providing reports on a current IP portfolio list across the ATS Family of companies
• Requisition new files and maintain a record of all client files and client data;
• Additional tasks as required.

What We Will Need:

Education

• College law clerk program diploma (or equivalent)
• Accreditation as a patent administrator in respect of any or all of the USPTO, EPO, or CIPO is preferred

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience with an intellectual property law firm or in a medium-to-large corporate/commercial environment
• Experience as an Intellectual Property Clerk in patents and trademarks
• Previous exposure to trademarks administration, trade secrets management, and IP litigation is an asset
• Proficient in MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint);
• Flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing laws and practices and constructive feedback;
• Ability to liaise professionally and comfortable with to clients, lawyers, and government agencies;
• Ability to work independently and within tight timelines;
• Strong communication skills and a team player with a positive and proactive attitude;
• Ability to project manage multiple files and lawyers? practices with a high attention to detail; and
• Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills.

At ATS, it starts with our People!
We believe the foundation of a great company is having the best team and winning as a team.

Why Join ATS?

• Be a part of a thriving organization that is a global leader in advanced automation solutions
• Collaborate with other bright, talented professionals focused on innovation and continuous improvement
• Discover opportunities for growth within ATS as we strive to develop, engage, empower, and energize our people
• Make an impact and give back to our communities in a meaningful way
• Work in a safe, positive, and inclusive environment where everyone is respected and given the opportunity to do their best
• Enjoy an attractive compensation package including flexible work schedules (where applicable)
• Participate in company sponsored events including BBQs, annual picnics, and holiday parties

And much more!
ATS is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), 2005 and will, upon request, assist those who may require specific accommodations due to a personal disability. We would ask that those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary.