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Patent Examiner Recruitment

CIPO offers job opportunities that are both interesting and challenging as well as possibilities for advancement. As part of CIPO's Patent Office, you will join a group of professionals with various unparalleled expertise. Your responsibilities will involve a wide range of activities aimed at serving Canadians with excellent intellectual property services.

On January 3, 2006, the online recruitment system was redesigned. If you previously submitted an application, you will need to create a username and password and re-apply. Apply now


About CIPO
Statement of merit criteria:
SG-PAT-02
SG-PAT-03
Compensation and benefit plans
Frequently asked questions
Patent examiner responsibilities


2006/2007 Hiring Targets

Graduates with: Target Date Number of openings
Degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering September 2006 15
Masters Degree/PhD in biochemistry or Molecular Biology June 2007 (delayed from March 2007) 20
Degree in Mechanical Engineering September 2006 3
Honours Degree in Chemistry March 2007 10
Bachelors degree in chemical engineering, metallurgical engineering, or chemistry March 2007 (delayed from January 2007) 7


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