Patent Executive

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

Job summary

A legal service firm in Singapore is seeking candidates to handle patent applications and provide related advice. The role requires good communication skills in English, a diploma or relevant experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Ideal candidates should be hardworking, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks under pressure. Fresh entrants are welcome, and a background in Intellectual Property Law is a plus. This is an excellent opportunity in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum diploma required, relevant experience accepted.
• Hardworking, self-motivated, and a good team player.
• Willing to learn and able to work with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prosecuting and maintaining patent applications outside of Singapore.
• Preparing official documents for submission to foreign patent offices.
• Providing patent-related advice and cost estimates to clients.

Skills

Good communication skills in English (written and spoken)

Proficient in computer skills

Good time management

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Education

Diploma or higher

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.