OPPORTUNITIES
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PATENT ASSOCIATE LAWYER
Looking to build a sophisticated patent practice while gaining meaningful hands-on experience from day one?
The IP group at Deeth Williams Wall is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented patent associate to join our patent prosecution practice. You’ll work directly with senior partners and experienced patent agents on challenging patent matters across a range of technologies, with opportunities to draft and prosecute patent applications, manage global patent portfolios, work directly with clients, and contribute to patent strategy early in your career.
What You’ll Do
As part of our IP team, you will:
- Draft, file and prosecute patent applications in Canada and internationally
- Analyze and prepare opinions on patentability, validity, freedom to operate and infringement
- Manage domestic and international patent portfolios
- Work directly with clients to understand their technologies, businesses and strategic objectives
- Manage multiple matters and competing deadlines with exceptional attention to detail
- Collaborate closely with lawyers, patent agents, inventors and in-house counsel
What You Bring
You’re intellectually curious, organized and attentive to the details that matter. You’re comfortable taking ownership of your work while collaborating with experienced practitioners and clients.
You also bring:
- Excellent technical and legal writing skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and precisely
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- A client-focused approach and commitment to high-quality work
- The initiative and organization to manage multiple matters and tight deadlines independently
- An interest in working across a range of technologies and industries
Your Experience
- 2–4 years of experience at a law firm handling domestic and international patent matters
- Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- A technical background in chemistry, engineering, computer science, physics, life sciences or a related discipline
- Registration as a Class 3 Patent Agent Trainee, or an intention to register and train as a Class 3 Patent Agent Trainee
- Patent agent registration is an asset, but not required
- Industrial design experience is an asset, but not required
Why Deeth Williams Wall?
At Deeth Williams Wall, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with experienced IP practitioners, take on meaningful responsibility early in your career, and develop both the technical and strategic sides of a sophisticated patent practice.
If you’re looking for a role where careful thinking, strong writing, intellectual curiosity and initiative are valued, we’d like to hear from you.
Position Details
This is an existing vacancy.
Bring Your Perspective
At Deeth Williams Wall, we believe different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences make our team and our work stronger. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to contribute, develop and succeed, and we welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.
Ready to apply? Please submit your application to: recruitment@dww.com.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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LAWYER OPPORTUNITIES
DWW is proud to be one of the largest, independent, and wholly Canadian owned IP and IT Boutiques in Canada and we are looking for experienced IP lawyers with established practices to come join our team.
At a time where many Canadian IP boutique law firms have been the subject of mergers and acquisitions, Deeth Williams Wall (DWW) is proud to remain wholly Canadian owned and operated.
At DWW, we do things differently. Our founders left a large firm to start a specialized IP and IT boutique because they believed that there had to be a better way to treat our clients, lawyers, and staff. We are passionate about serving our clients well and loving what we do. We also like each other. These principles are the basis of the services and values we share and have guided our practice of law for over 30 years.
DWW is comprised of about seventeen lawyers who practise in all aspects of: (i) IP prosecution, commercialization, litigation, and enforcement; (ii) technology law; emerging technology protection and commercialization; (iii) privacy and data breach protection, management, and incident response; and (iv) regulatory law. DWW and its lawyers are ranked as industry leaders both in Canada and internationally.
Recent developments have created ripples throughout the Canadian IP law landscape. Come find shelter from the storm. Interested in learning more about what it is like to work with our excellent team? Please contact us on a strictly confidential basis at recruitment@dww.com.
DWW is an equal opportunity employer.
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STAFF OPPORTUNITIES
DWW is looking for staff with experience in intellectual property (IP) law to join our team
Recent developments in the IP marketplace have created opportunities for experienced IP staff to seek challenges elsewhere.
At DWW, we are passionate about serving our clients well and loving what we do. We enjoy working cooperatively in a friendly environment. We give our staff opportunities to gain experience and advance within the practice. These principles are the basis of the services and values we share and have guided our practice of law for over 30 years.
We practise in all aspects of: (i) IP prosecution, commercialization, litigation, and enforcement; (ii) technology law; emerging technology protection and commercialization; (iii) privacy and data breach protection, management, and incident response; and (iv) regulatory law. DWW and its lawyers are ranked as industry leaders both in Canada and internationally.
We are interested in speaking with staff who have experience working in IP law firm environments, with strong attention to detail, and familiarity working with CIPO and clients to process copyright, industrial design, patent and trademark applications.
Interested in learning more about what it is like to work with our excellent team? Please contact us on a strictly confidential basis at recruitment@dww.com.
DWW is an equal opportunity employer.
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STUDENT PROGRAM AT DEETH WILLIAMS WALL LLP
Students who are eager to work in a challenging and self-motivated environment will find working at Deeth Williams Wall LLP highly rewarding. As a boutique firm, we offer students the opportunity to work on cutting-edge files normally found at the largest Toronto firms, while maintaining the intimacy and personal attention of a small firm.
We provide our students with valuable exposure to some of the most rapidly developing areas of law, including information technology, biotechnology and health care regulatory matters. Although the work focuses mainly on intellectual property and technology, we provide our law students with a wide range of legal experience. Students are involved in a variety of complex litigation and transaction files. They are also encouraged to attend continuing legal education seminars, join professional organizations and enjoy firm and professional social functions throughout the year.
OUR ARTICLING PROGRAM
We normally employ one articling student per articling term. The firm accepts applications in accordance with the Law Society of Ontario's Articling Guidelines.
2027-2028 Articling Recruitment
The firm's 2027-2028 articling student position has been filled.
Inquiries
Inquiries about the Student Program at Deeth Williams Wall LLP may be directed to:
Lauren Lodenquai
Student Program
Deeth Williams Wall LLP
150 York Street, Suite 400
Toronto, Ontario M5H 3S5
We accept applications by hand delivery, mail, viDesktop, and email. It is our preference that applications be submitted through the viDesktop portal.
For more information on Articling and Lawyer Licensing requirements in Ontario, please visit the Law Society of Ontario’s Lawyer Licensing website.
DWW is an equal opportunity employer.
