Total 1 job vacancies by Baker & Mckenzie.wong & Leow

About the role

Baker & McKenzie.Wong & Leow is currently looking for a Intellectual Property Executive to assist the lawyers on a range of Intellectual Property matters within the practice group.

All aspects of patent prosecution work in Singapore and abroad, including the following.

• Conducting prior art/patentability searches.
• Preparing, filing and prosecuting patent applications up to grant.
• Coordinating filings in other jurisdictions.
• Calculating, docketing and tracking deadlines.
• Reviewing specifications and official communications, including search and examination reports.
• Assisting with performing patent due diligence
• Communicating and advising clients on patent laws and procedures.
• Advising on strategies and courses of actions available to clients.
• Preparing fee estimates and client correspondences.

Manage trademark registration portfolios:-

• Preparing costs estimates;
• Conducting searches;
• Filing new applications in Singapore and International Applications under the Madrid Protocol, including drafting specification;
• Advising on strategies and courses of action available to clients;
• Advising on office actions and drafting submissions;
• Handling legal related queries; and
• Coordinating global trademark filings.

Assist with recordal projects, opposition matters, IP due diligence exercise, opposition matters, business development activities, etc.

Time entry and billing.

About the candidate

• Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification
• Experience in trademark registration and patent prosecution work;
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities
• Self-starter who is able to demonstrate a proactive and positive attitude to their work
• Comfortable working across multiple cultures and time zones
• Strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude and team spirit
• High degree of attention to detail and excellent project management skills
• Contributes to the effective functioning of the team.