Patent Executive

ADASTRA IP (M) SDN. BHD.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Adastra IP in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, invites engineering and science graduates to join our Patent Team at the Bangsar office. You will conduct searches, draft patent specifications, prosecute applications, and advise clients on patent strategies while staying updated on laws and deadlines.

You will ensure timely reporting and billing and maintain clear client communication. Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply, and candidates with at least three years of experience will be preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical & Electronics, Computer, Computer & Communications, Chemical Engineering) or a Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Biotechnology, Biomed., Biochemistry, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences).
• Conversant in written and spoken English.
• Good work ethics with good interpersonal skills.
• Candidates with at least three years of experience are encouraged to apply. Fresh graduates are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patent searches to assess patentability of client’s inventions.
• Drafting patent specifications.
• Prosecuting patent applications (i.e. Reviewing and responding to examination reports by providing technical arguments along with claim amendments).
• Attend to queries from clients and advising clients on patent strategies.
• Conduct freedom to operate search, infringement search, validity search and issue the opinions to clients for the respective matter.
• Ensuring all deadlines are attended to promptly, reporting and billing of work done are handled in an accurate and timely manner.
• Stay updated on changes in patent law and regulations.
• Any other patent responsibilities assigned by the Director of Patent Department.

Skills

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Science

Job description

Adastra IP is expanding our Patent Team and applications are invited from talented individuals with good technical and interpersonal skills.

Both engineering graduates (i.e. electrical and electronics, computer, computer and communication, chemical engineering) and science graduates (i.e. biotechnology, bio-medical science, bio-chemistry, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences) are encouraged to apply for this position at our Office centrally located at Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia which is easily accessible through a major transportation hub.

Job Responsibilities:

Conduct patent searches to assess patentability of client’s inventions.

Drafting patent specifications.

Prosecuting patent applications (i.e. Reviewing and responding to examination reports by providing technical arguments along with claim amendments).

Attend to queries from clients and advising clients on patent strategies.

Conduct freedom to operate search, infringement search, validity search and issue the opinions to clients for the respective matter.

Ensuring all deadlines are attended to promptly, reporting and billing of work done are handled in an accurate and timely manner.

Stay updated on changes in patent law and regulations.

Any other patent responsibilities assigned by the Director of Patent Department.

Job Qualifications / Requirements:

Possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering(i.e. electrical and electronics, computer, computer and communications, chemical engineering) or a Bachelor’s Degree in Science (i.e. biotechnology, bio-medical science, bio-chemistry, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences)

Conversant in both written and spoken English.

Good work ethics with good interpersonal skills.

Candidates with at least three (3) years of experience are encouraged to apply.

Fresh graduates are also encouraged to apply.