Total 5 patent attorney job vacancies in D06 Beach Road, High Street

About the role

Due to the growing demand for technology protection in Singapore and regionally, our team in Singapore is currently looking for Electrical / Electrical & Electronics / Mechanical Engineers/ Physics to train as Patent Attorneys.

Candidates will be considered for a Patent Engineer position and will have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Physics. A PhD or Master’s degree or an equivalent amount of related work experience will be viewed very favorably. More importantly, candidates must exhibit strong English Language communication skills (both written and oral) and the capacity for understanding diverse technologies.

The role will involve all aspects of patent work including the drafting, filing and prosecution of patent applications in Singapore and abroad.

Successful candidates will receive training and development towards achieving the coveted professional status of a Singapore Registered Patent Attorney with very attractive remuneration at qualification level. Accordingly, candidates must be ready to make a long-term commitment (typically at least 4-5 years) to study outside of typical office hours to pass the necessary examinations to qualify as a Patent Attorney.

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidates.

How to Apply

If you meet the above requirements and are keen to take up these challenges, you are invited to send us your detailed resume using the link below.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Description:

• Patent and design portfolio management;
• Patent and design filings in Asian countries, e.g. Singapore, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Brunei, etc; and
• Advice on patent prosecution strategies.

Requirements:

• Holds an engineering or science degree
• At least two years’ experience in patent filing and prosecution work, preferably in multiple ASEAN jurisdictions
• Proficient with computers (should have knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel)

Interested candidates, please send an application (with your expected salary) to [email protected]. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Job Description:
1.  Manage the full spectrum of patent and design work, including prior art searches, pre-filing advice, and patent specification drafting.
2.   Manage and oversee the filing with IPOS and other ASEAN countries' patent offices, prosecution, grant, and maintenance of patents.
2.  Manage a team of patent executives - assert quality control, provide training and mentorship.
3.  Set policies, precedents, and best practice guidelines.
4.  Liaise with regional offices and international agents on patent prosecution matters.
5.  Participate in business development efforts at raising awareness, client relationship building.

Requirements:
•  Should have a degree in a science or engineering discipline.
•  Must be a registered patent agent in Singapore or have at least 15 years of experience in ASEAN patent filing and prosecution work.
•  Should have proven leadership experience in managing and developing a team.
•  Must demonstrate strong business acumen and the ability to contribute to the strategic growth of the firm.
•  Should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

As a Patent/ IP Paralegal, you will support patent associates in patent process and other IP matters. The overall goal is to support Horizon IP in achieving its business objectives as well as the objectives of its clients.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

· Develop a solid knowledge of the businesses of Horizon IP’s clients and how Horizon IP can support its clients in order to achieve their business and IP objectives.

· Manage IP portfolio of designated clients, including reporting and docking of due dates of client matters.

· Develop an in-depth understanding of patent and trademark prosecution procedures and laws of US, Singapore, China, EPO, international treaties (PCT and Madrid) as well as other jurisdictions and work with foreign associates, where applicable, to manage IP portfolio of Horizon IP’s clients.

· Perform patentability and trademark searches according to client’s instructions.

· Conduct Freedom-to-Operate (“FTO”) analysis and various legal, technical and business inputs required to complete an FTO analysis and the data and its significance in the patent database fundamental contract law.

· Docketing of client matters in database and generating reports of client matters

· Generate weekly due date lists of client matters.

· Editing of documents generated by associates.

REQUIRED Skills

· Excellent written and spoken English communication skills

· Good understanding of Various Patent and Trademark Databases (Google patents, USPTO, IPOS, EPO and WIPO)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· 3 – 5 years of relevant experience

· Proficient in area of responsibility

· Highly self-motivated

· Multi-language proficiency (English and Chinese)

Job Description:

• Patent and design portfolio management;
• Patent and design filings in Asian countries, e.g. Singapore, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Brunei, etc; and
• Advice on patent prosecution strategies.

Requirements:

• Holds an engineering or science degree
• At least two years’ experience in patent filing and prosecution work, preferably in multiple ASEAN jurisdictions
• Proficient with computers (should have knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel)

Interested candidates, please send an application (with your expected salary) to [email protected]. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.