Total 4 patent attorney job vacancies in Singapore

Primary Job Scope:

Assisting Patent Attorneys on the following tasks:

- Drafting patent specifications

- Responding to Office Actions

- Prosecuting patent applications in Singapore and overseas

- Conducting searches

- Analysing and studying patent or scientific documents

- Providing patent-related advice to clients

Requirements:

• Candidates should have a good tertiary degree in one of the fields of ICT, computer science/engineering, chemistry, biochemistry, material science, or life sciences.

• An advanced technical qualification (MSc or PhD) and the completion of the Graduate Certificate in Intellectual Property Law, Graduate Diploma in IP and Innovation Management, or a Master of IP and Innovation Management will be advantageous but not required.

• Fresh entrants into the industry and candidates without experience are welcome to apply.

• Candidates should expect to invest time outside of work hours over a number of years to complete the required course work and pass the Patent Agents Qualifying Examination to qualify as a Registered Singapore Patent Attorney.

• Candidates should have a strong command of written and spoken English.

• Candidates should be self-motivated and proactive in handling of tasks.

• Candidates must be able to work in a fast paced environment and have the ability to prioritise deadlines well.

• Experienced candidates should have a strong willingness to learn and adapt to changes in practices.

• Singaporeans/PR

About The Role

• Singapore’s market for IP services continues to enjoy significant growth thanks to the country's status as an IP Hub, changes to the Patents Act and the availability of Government and private funding.
• To meet this demand, we are looking for attorneys qualified in Singapore, UK, Europe, Australia or New Zealand, preferably with at least one year's post-qualification experience.
• Initially, the successful candidate will be working with the partners and professional staff to manage existing clients. Over time, the candidate will be expected to build their practice which will include participating in the firm’s business development activities to strengthen our domestic and regional client base further.

About You

• We welcome dynamic and personable candidates to join our friendly and supportive working environment and contribute to the fast growing IP scene in Singapore. The successful candidate is encouraged to qualify as a Singapore patent attorney and the firm will offer assistance in achieving this goal. Depending on your professional qualifications and subject to receiving appropriate exemptions, this may involve passing only the qualifying examination in Knowledge of Patent Law and Patent Practice in Singapore.

About Us

Marks & Clerk Singapore LLP is part of the international Marks & Clerk Group with 20 offices worldwide. We have won the Managing Intellectual Property award for ‘Singapore Prosecution Firm of the Year’ for five out of the past six years, being credited for the quality of our work. We are listed in the top tier for patent and trade mark work in Managing Intellectual Property’s IP Stars guide and Asia IP’s annual survey. Our patent practice is also consistently listed in the top tier of the Asia Legal Business IP rankings and IAM Patent 1000. Most recently, our office obtained the highest number of ranked individuals in the IAM Patent 1000 rankings for Singapore, with 2 of our Partners also listed in the IAM Global Leaders Guide.

We are delighted to be recognised by IAM as the “Singapore Patent Firm of the Year 2019” at its inaugural Global IP Awards, which is a further testament to our leadership position in Singapore. The IAM Patent 1000 2020 guide says we are “a clear market leader in the country’s patent prosecution sphere” and that the Marks & Clerk Singapore team “has come to be known for its high quality, responsiveness and understanding of clients’ needs.”

More Info on Becoming a Patent Attorney

Further information about training to be a Patent Attorney can be found on the following websites:

The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore Website: https://www.ipos.gov.sg/

• Drafting patents, filing and prosecuting patent applications.
• Conducting prior art / freedom to operate searches.
• Advising on Singapore's patent laws and procedures.
• Reviewing specifications, search and examination reports.
• Assisting lawyers with patent litigation.
• Advising on strategies and courses of actions available to clients.
• Training of executives.
• Any other matters / projects that the management may require assistance with from time to time.

Requirements:

• Must be a Registered Patent Agent / Patent Attorney.
• Qualification in Singapore (Candidates qualified in other jurisdictions such as UK, Europe, US, Australia or New Zealand may also be considered).
• Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Health Sciences or Life Sciences (Biotechnology / relevant field).
• Postgraduate study, and other qualifications such as a law degree or industry experience will be well regarded but are not essential.
• Strong command in verbal & written English.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in patent drafting and prosecution.
• A good team player with positive working attitude is essential.

Please visit our website at www.drewnapier.com for other available vacancies.

Kindly state full details of qualifications, experience, current and expected salary in your resume.

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• Preparing official forms for filing of new applications
• Generating file numbers
• Data entry
• Opening physical files
• Monitor deadlines & prepare reminders to clients on upcoming deadlines
• Generate payment vouchers and invoices
• General administrative duties including photocopying, faxing and dispatch
• Any other matters/projects that the management may require assistance with from time to time.

Requirements:

• Diploma in any discipline/ GCE 'A' level/ GCE 'O' level/ GCE ‘N’ level/ Higher Nitec in Office Skills
• Minimum 1 year of clerical or administrative experience
• Good interpersonal and communications skills
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• IT savvy and proficient in MS Office

Please visit our website at www.drewnapier.com for other available vacancies.

Kindly state full details of qualifications, experience, current and expected salary in your resume.

(We thank all applicants for writing in. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidential).

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