Intellectual Property Rights Specialist II

Ipophil; Philippines; On-site; PHP 449,000 - 609,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Patents is seeking an Intellectual Property Rights Specialist II to perform formal patent examination and related analyses. The role involves studying patent applications, evaluating novelty and inventive steps, and preparing examination reports.

Two vacancies exist for permanent positions. The incumbent will work within the Utility Model Examination Division, ensuring timely and accurate patent decisions in compliance with RA 8293 and IP guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to IP/Patents.
• Four hours of relevant training.
• One year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Examine patent applications and study the subject matter.
• Perform formality examination per IP Code, IRR, and guidelines.
• Evaluate novelty, inventive step, and industrial applicability.
• Conduct preliminary patent searches and classify applications.
• Prepare search/examination reports and notices.
• Recommend grants or rejections based on patentability.
• Monitor case status and coordinate with divisions.

Skills

Patent examination

Prior art analysis

Technical reporting

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Quality service

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree relevant to the job

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Intellectual Property Rights Specialist II

(2 Vacancies)

Place of Assignment: Bureau of Patents
(Utility Model Examination Division)

Salary Grade: SG 13 | Php 47,333

Appointment: Permanent

Qualification Standards

Education: Bachelor's degree relevant to the job

Training: Four (4) hours of relevant training

Experience: One (1) of relevant experience

Competency

Technical / Functional Expertise

• 1. Advanced knowledge of the Intellectual Property Code, its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and Patent Guidelines
• 2. Proficient in Patent Examination and Evaluation, Patent Search and Prior Art Analysis
• 3. Capable of writing technical reporting
• 4. Demostrates critical thinking and problem-solving
• 5. Manifests attention to detail
• 6. Capable of delivering quality service
• 7. Proficient in Microsoft Office

Duties and Responsibilities

Generally assigned to examination division to handle patent applications.

• 1. Studies the subject matter of the patent application.
• 2. Conducts formality examination in accordance with the requirements of the IP Code (RA 8293), the Implementing Rules and Regulations, and patent examination guidelines.
• 3. Evaluates eligibility of subject matter of patent applications (Sec. 22 of RA 8293).
• 4. Conducts preliminary patent search and classification of patent applications relating to new products, machines, articles of manufacture, composition of matter, process, or any improvement of the foregoing.
• 5. Evaluates prior art documents relevant to the subject matter (Sec. 24, RA 8293).
• 6. Evaluates patent applications and submissions for sufficiency of disclosure.
• 7. Determines whether or not the application meets novelty requirement (Sec. 23, RA 8293).
• 8. Determines whether or not the application meets the inventive step requirement (Sec. 26, RA 8293).
• 9. Determines whether or not the application meets the industrial applicability requirement (Sec. 27, RA 8293).
• 10. Prepares all necessary search and examination reports, notices, recommendations, and correspondences.
• 11. Considers and evaluates applicant's arguments and proposed amendments to the application.
• 12. Recommends patent grants if application meets the requirements of patentability; or rejections if application does not meet the patentability requirements.
• 13. Recommends withdrawal of applications when applicants fail to respond to office actions/requirements within the reglementary period.
• 14. Prepares Examiner's Brief for appealed cases.
• 15. Acts as member of the Committee of Three that hears and decides inter partes cases involving novelty technical issues if so appointed.
• 16. Records and monitors outgoing and incoming communications and statuses of assigned patent applications.
• 17. Takes responsibility of security and inventory of applications under his jurisdiction.
• 18. Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the senior officials and management.
• 19. Prepares and submits periodic reports as may be required.
• 20. Cooperates with and assists other divisions or bureaus of the Office as required.