Patent Executive

DONALDSON & BURKINSHAW LLP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal consultancy firm in Singapore is seeking candidates to manage patent applications outside of Singapore. Responsibilities include preparing documents, monitoring deadlines, and providing clients with patent-related advice. The ideal candidate should have good academic credentials, communicate effectively in English, and possess strong computer skills. Fresh entrants are welcome to apply, demonstrating a readiness to learn and meticulous attention to detail. This position requires working under pressure in a team-oriented setting.

Qualifications

• Good academic credentials are essential.
• Hardworking and self-motivated candidates are preferred.
• Fresh entrants with keen learning abilities are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute patent applications outside Singapore.
• Prepare official documents for patent offices.
• Calculate and monitor deadlines.

Skills

Good communication skills in English

Proficient in computer skills

Good time management

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma and above

Qualification in Intellectual Property Law

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Scope

• Prosecuting and maintaining patent applications outside of Singapore.
• Preparing official documents for submission to foreign patent offices and clients.
• Calculating and monitoring deadlines.
• Providing simple patent-related advice including cost estimates to clients.
• Ad-hoc tasks.

Requirements

• Good academic credentials (minimum diploma and above) and good communication skills in English (both written and spoken) are a must. Candidates who may not have the specified educational qualifications but who possess relevant experience are welcome.
• Proficient in computer skills and Microsoft Office.
• Good word processing and typing skills.
• Hardworking and self-motivated.
• A good team player who can work independently and under pressure.
• Good time management and able to prioritize work well.
• Able to put in extra time if needed for any urgent work.
• Able to multi-task and deal with high volumes of work whilst working in a fast-paced environment when necessary.
• Have an eye for details.
• Fresh entrants into the industry and candidates without experience are welcome to apply. Such candidates should be willing to learn, be meticulous with details and record/data entry, and able to work with deadlines.
• A qualification in Intellectual Property Law will be advantageous but not required.