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Associate Patent Examiner Jobs in Paya Lebar, East Region, Singapore at IPOS International
Title: Associate Patent Examiner
Company: IPOS International
Location: Paya Lebar, East Region, Singapore
Job Title: Associate Patent Examiner (Patent Search, Examination and Analytics) IPOS International
IPOS International, a wholly‐owned subsidiary of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore, aims to catalyse industry and enterprise growth by providing IP expertise. To achieve this, we will offer committed and passionate individuals a place where their talent and opinions are valued. To succeed as an organisation, we believe in empowering individuals while working as a team of professionals with honesty and displaying integrity as core values.We invest heavily in our people so that they get the training and development they need to succeed.
How you can contribute and benefit
Reporting to the Division Lead, you will join a team of highly skilled and talented professionals to help enterprises innovate and grow by ensuring the grant of high-quality patents.
This position requires you to apply scientific and technical knowledge to the concepts of patent law. You will be required to assess whether an invention is new and judge whether the invention has a technical and legal basis to be granted a patent in Singapore.
Job Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
Analyse patent applications and identify technical concepts relating to an inventionConduct searches of the state-of-the-art using specialised databases to investigate whether an invention is newConduct substantive examination to ensure an invention complies with patentability criteria required for a patent to be grantedCommunicate with applicants or their patent agents through written opinions to present examination outcomesConsider submissions filed in response to written opinions to advance the prosecution, conducting interviews with applicants or their patent agents to clarify positions where necessary
General Responsibilities
Interpret patent law and apply guidelines in the examination of patent applicationsAssess patent applications within area of technical expertise and areas at the peripheryFormulate search strategies for uncovering prior art documents in a cost-efficient mannerCommunicate, in writing and verbally, technical and legal arguments, to facilitate prosecutionDiscuss and offer technical expertise to peers for inventions that cut across technological domainsKeep pace with technological developments
Are you the one? Please write to us if you have/are:
A strong foundation in science or engineeringStrong analytical and reasoning skillsAbility to communicate effectively in writing and orallyDriven to excel and meet challengesConstantly curious, enjoy learning and applying new skills Strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities and a team player who can be part of a network of technical experts
In particular, we are looking for someone to join our team with:
At least a good class Honours degree in Science or EngineeringFamiliarity in the one of the following specialised fields will be a plus: – Immunology or in biotechnology with a focus on protein Engineering or – Wireless communication and audio video coding standards such as 3GPP, IEEE or – Organic chemistry with experience in drug discovery and development or – Semiconductor memory devices, Mechanical or Civil EngineeringExperience in patent prosecution or completion of Specialist Certificate in Intangible Asset Management/Master of IP and Innovation Management would be an advantage.
Successful candidates will go through a structured training programme in patent law and patent search and examination. You will have opportunities to attend professional training courses and seminars to keep pace with the latest developments in your technical field.
To apply for this position, please email your CV to [email protected]
