Our close ties with industry enable us to promote jobs for IP professionals that are currently available in Singapore. We are delighted to announce that there are often new opportunities for both experienced and junior candidates. Take a look at the up-to-date listing below.
Companies that are interested in posting vacancies for IP professionals and trainees on this page can download the attached Application Form.doc 
(128KB) and send it to Ms Corrine Peng (corrine_peng@ipos.gov.sg).
External job listing
1. IP Associate
2. IP/ Legal Secretary
3. Patent Agent/ Executive
4. Patent Executive
5. Trademark Executive
6. Legal Associate / Paralegal
IP Associate
Position 1: IP Associate
Hiring Organisation: Nitto Denko Asia Technical Central Pte Ltd
Date Posted: 18 March 2013
Application Deadline: We will leave this position open until the right candidate is identified
Number of Vacancies: 1
How to Apply: Please send your detailed resume to: carissa.tang@zensorium.com
Contact Person: Carissa Tang
Telephone: +65 6467 7782
Fax: +65 6469 7742
Email: carissa.tang@zensorium.com
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting inventors and business unit to ensure IP-related needs (e.g., patent application and
prosecution activities, protection of trade secrets, support of freedom-to-practice activities,
proactive IP space mapping for determination of strategic opportunities) are being fulfilled;
- Conducting prior art search and strategize scope of patent protection;
- Helping inventors and business unit prepare invention disclosures;
- Supporting inventors throughout the patent application process;
- Liaising with patent agents and assist in drafting patent applications, including patent claims;
- Assisting to perform competitive intellectual-property analyses and providing patent status
updates to the inventors to help them understand where the application(s) reside in the
prosecution timeline;
- Contributing and participate in IP Committee meetings, as appropriate.
Requirements
- Preferred qualifications: Bachelor's Degree
- Preferred field of study: Science or Engineering, preferably Electrical and Electronics
- Good analytical, verbal and writing communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and understand complex technologies
- Commitment to produce detail-oriented, high-quality work product
- On-the-job training will be provided
IP/ Legal Secretary
Position 2: IP/ Legal Secretary
Hiring Organisation: Gateway Law Corporation
Date Posted: 28 December 2012
Application Deadline: We will leave this position open until the right candidate is identified
Number of Vacancies: 1
How to Apply: Please send your detailed resume together with a recent passport-sized
photo indicating you current and expected salaries to:
Gateway Law Corporation
8 Eu Tong Sen Street,
#15-98, The Central,
Singapore 059818
Email: recruitment@gateway-law.com
Contact Person: January Velarde
Telephone: +65 6221 6360 ext. 12
Fax: +65 6221 6375
Email: recruitment@gateway-law.com
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation of official documents for submission to patent and trademark offices;
- Monitoring and tracking of official deadlines;
- Assisting the Lawyers;
- Liaising with foreign associates; and
- All other secretariat duties.
Requirements
- Be meticulous and be able to closely monitor deadlines
- 5 'O' Level passes including English, or PSC
- Be able to speak and write fluent English
- Prior relevant experience will be advantageous
- IT-literate and proficent in MS Word/Excel
- Have a pleasant and dynamic personality, and be
- Willing to work after hours, if required
Patent Agent/ Executive
Position 3: Patent Agent/ Executive
Hiring Organisation: Gateway Law Corporation
Date Posted: 28 December 2012
Application Deadline: We will leave this position open until the right candidate is identified
Number of Vacancies: 1
How to Apply: Please send your detailed resume together with a recent passport-sized
photo indicating you current and expected salaries to:
Gateway Law Corporation
8 Eu Tong Sen Street,
#15-98, The Central,
Singapore 059818
Email: recruitment@gateway-law.com
Contact Person: January Velarde
Telephone: +65 6221 6360 ext. 12
Fax: +65 6221 6375
Email: recruitment@gateway-law.com
Key Responsibilities & Requirements
- Preferred field of study: Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
- Prior experience (3 years) in handling Patents (and Trade Marks) filings and prosecution
- Be able to manage matters independently, be meticulous and be able to closely monitor
deadlines
- Registered Patent Agent status, will be an added advantage
- Relevant degree or equivalent qualifications
- Able to communicate fluently in English and Mandarin (both written and verbal)
- Be IT-literate and proficent in MS Word/Excel
- Have pleasant and dynamic personality, and be
- Willing to work after hours, if required
Patent Executive
Position 4: Patent Executive
Hiring Organisation: Patrick Mirandah Co. (s) Pte. Ltd
Date Posted: 28 December 2012
Application Deadline: 28 June 2013
Number of Vacancies: 2
How to Apply: Please send your resume stating your expected salary to singapore@mirandah.com.
Contact Person: Gladys Mirandah / Pamela Lee Tawatao
Telephone: +65 6336 9696
Fax: +65 6338 3739
Key Responsibilities
- Manage client’s Patent Portfolio;
- Filing and prosecuting patent applications up to grant;
- Advising on strategies and courses of actions available to clients;
- Reviewing Examination reports and drafting response to Office Actions;
- Conduct patent searches and provide patentability or Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) opinion to clients.
Requirements
- A diploma or degree in any field / Candidates or graduates of the Graduate Certificate of Intellectual Property (GCIP) course are encouraged to apply
- Excellent command of written English
- Proficient with computers (should have knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel)
- Experience in Patent work would be an advantage although not essential (Training will be provided)
Trademark Executive
Position 5: Trademark Executive
Hiring Organisation: Patrick Mirandah Co. (s) Pte. Ltd.
Date Posted: 28 December 2012
Application Deadline: 28 June 2013
Number of Vacancies: 2
How to Apply: Please send your resume stating your expected salary to singapore@mirandah.com.
Contact Person: Gladys Mirandah / Pamela Lee Tawatao
Telephone: +65 6336 9696
Fax: +65 6338 3739
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage client’s Trademark Portfolio;
2. Filing and prosecuting trademark/design applications up to grant;
3. Advising on strategies and courses of actions available to clients;
4. Reviewing Examination reports and drafting response to Office Actions;
5. Conduct trademark/design searches and provide Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) opinion to clients.
Requirements
- A diploma or degree in any field / Candidates or graduates of the Graduate Certificate of Intellectual Property (GCIP) course are encouraged to apply
- Proficient with computers (should have knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel)
- Experience in Trademark work would be an advantage although not essential (Training will be provided)
Legal Associate/Paralegal
Position 6: Legal Associate / Paralegal
Hiring Organisation: Nanyang Law LLC
Date Posted: 28 December 2012
Application Deadline: 28 June 2013
How to Apply: Interested applicants are to send detailed resume and expected salary to hrm@nanyanglaw.com
Contact Person: Ms Tricia Dang
Telephone: +65 6324 0040
Fax: +65 6324 0012
Key Responsibilities
1. Conduct trademark prior art searches;
2. Manage trademark filing prosecution process;
3. Administer and maintain trademark portfolios.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree, preferably in law, with at least 1 year of relevant experience, preferably working as a practicing lawyer or paralegal in a law firm
- Excellent command of English and good interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate outstanding organizational skills to assist in the daily running of the trademark department
- Good team player and the ability to work independently