Hybrid IP Prosecution & Strategy Associate

Venture Intellectual Property Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Company laptop provided

Medical claims

Annual bonus

Annual appraisal and salary adjustment

Job summary

Venture Intellectual Property Sdn Bhd is seeking a dedicated IP professional to join our Malaysian practice. You will handle trademarks, patents, industrial designs and copyrights, provide advisory services, and manage client IP portfolios with emphasis on timely docketing and efficient workflows.

The role offers a hybrid work environment, opportunities for growth, and involvement in international portfolios.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Law, Intellectual Property, Business, Science, Engineering or any relevant field.
• Strong interest in developing technical expertise in IP and willingness to continuously develop professional skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Bahasa Malaysia; Chinese/Cantonese is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultancy and advisory services on trademarks, patents, industrial designs, copyrights and other IP matters.
• Prepare and review trademark specifications, classifications, applicant information, forms and filing documents.
• Conduct trademark searches and registrability assessments, identify risks and recommend registration strategies.
• Prepare documents for submission to IP offices (MyIPO and others).
• Manage the IP application process from filing to registration and monitor deadlines.
• Draft submissions, responses, and arguments for examination objections and office actions.
• Handle IP matters including office actions, oppositions, objections, hearings and related proceedings.
• Maintain and manage client IP portfolios and docketing timelines.
• Keep updated on IP laws and procedures; contribute to internal process improvements.
• Assist in preparing IP-related articles and educational content.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

English proficiency

Bahasa Malaysia proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law or IP-related field

Job description

Venture Intellectual Property Sdn Bhd is seeking a dedicated IP professional to join our Malaysian practice. You will handle trademarks, patents, industrial designs and copyrights, provide advisory services, and manage client IP portfolios with emphasis on timely docketing and efficient workflows.

The role offers a hybrid work environment, opportunities for growth, and involvement in international portfolios.