Patent & Design Executive

Deacons; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Deacons is seeking an IP department administrative assistant to support high-quality intellectual property services. The role involves preparing CN design filings, renewals, and client communications.

You will work with a team of experienced patent attorneys and lawyers, following templates and procedures, and be prepared to cover colleagues during peak periods, with a focus on accuracy and timely reminders.

Qualifications

• Requires good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn.
• Good written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin).

Responsibilities

• Assist with IP administrative work including preparing CN design filings, renewals correspondence and reminders.
• Draft letters and attend to routine client communications.
• Work consistency with templates and procedures.
• Team coverage during absences and surge periods in CN patent filing and grant.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced work

Self-motivation

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Higher Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A career in our Intellectual Property Department will provide you with the opportunity to contribute high quality services to a wide spectrum of intellectual property matters for clients. Our team comprises highly professional and experienced intellectual property patent attorneys, lawyers and executives.

Responsibilities

Assist with support and undertake IP administrative work including preparing CN design filings, renewals correspondence and reminders

Draft letters and attend to routine client communications

Work consistently and in accordance with templates and procedures

Team Work: be prepared to cover the duties of teammates during periods of absence or to reinforce specific teams including in CN patent filing and grant during surge activity periods

Experience in a high profile administrative role, working with time critical deadlines and holding organisational responsibilities

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Diploma

Preferably 1 – 2 years relevant experience in administrative support role (candidates with less experience but clear administrative career objectives will also be considered)

Good organisational skills and attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Self-motivated and eager to learn

Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to work online

Relevant experience in legal firms; Intellectual Property experience highly advantageous

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Personal data collected will be used strictly in accordance with the Firm’s personal data policy and for recruitment purposes only. All related information will be kept in our file for up to 24 months.