As Singapore matures into an innovation-driven, knowledge-based economy, many new opportunities are unfolding in the local intellectual property (IP) scene. There is a growing demand amongst companies for highly motivated individuals who possess IP expertise. This helps to fuel the emergence of the IP industry.
The IP industry offers a wide array of career options to job seekers. Some of these career opportunities are listed 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).
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Position 1: |
Patent Engineer |
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Hiring Organisation: |
Yokogawa Electric International Pte Ltd (Software Development Centre - Intellectual Property Department) |
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Date Posted: |
18 May 2012 |
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Application Deadline: |
31 August 2012 |
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Number of Vacancies: |
1 |
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How to Apply: |
Interested candidates please apply with full resume, indicating your current and expected salary, together with copies of educational transcripts/ certificates and a recent passport-sized photograph (non-returnable) to:
Human Resource Department
Yokogawa Electric International Pte Ltd
5 Bedok South Road
Singapore 469270
Email: recruitment@sg.yokogawa.com
Please indicate 'Patent Engineer' if you are sending your resume by post. |
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Contact Person: |
Adeline Ong |
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Telephone: |
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Fax: |
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Email: recruitment@sg.yokogawa.com
Key Responsibilities
1. Patent Prosecution;
2. Patent Specification Drafting;
3. Novelty (Prior Art) Search;
4. Preparing substantive responses to Written Opnions/Office Actions;
5. Conducting infringement investigations;
6. Assessing patentability of inventions;
7. Liaising with agents on IP filing and prosecution matters.
Requirements
1. Preferred qualification: Bachelor / Honours Degree
2. Preferred field of study in Engineering or IT
3. Possess at least one year of experience in patent prosecution, patent
specification drafting, novelty (prior art search), and preparing substantive
responses to Written Opinions/Office Actions
4. Familiar with the intellectual property laws of Singapore and US
5. Able to work efficiently both independently and in a team
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Position 2: |
Patent Practitioner |
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Hiring Organisation: |
Agilent Technologies |
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Date Posted: |
16 December 2011 |
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Application Deadline: |
We will leave this position open until the right candidate is identified |
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Number of Vacancies: |
1 |
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How to Apply: |
Please send an on-line application (resume) to requisition 2040997 on the Agilent Jobs Website: http://www.agilent.com/go/jobs. |
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Contact Person: |
Jennifer Freund |
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Telephone: |
414-235-3033 (United States) |
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Fax: |
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Email: Jennifer_Freund@non.agilent.com
Key Responsibilities
The Legal Department is seeking an experienced patent practitioner to be located in Singapore. This position will assist with expanding operations in Asia-Pacific.
1. Ensure ongoing development of a robust patent portfolio for Life Sciences and Chemical Analysis businesses
2. Writing and prosecuting patent applications in the chemical or physical/mechanical arts for chemical/biochemical analyses and devices, which may also involve other art areas (e.g. biochemical, software)
3. Managing outside counsel in their writing and prosecuting of patent applications
4. Training employees on IP matters
5. Counseling businesses on protecting IP
6. Assisting businesses in their maintaining/developing processes which capture product related IP as well as guide the development of a strategic IP portfolio
Requirements
1. A JD or LL.B degree or equivalent, and an undergraduate degree preferably in physics or biophysics and possibly an advanced degree in one of the foregoing areas
2. Will be or have been admitted to practice before a national or regional patent office, preferably the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
3. Preferably have coursework and experience in chemistry, biochemistry, life sciences, and/or test and measurement equipment
4. Five to ten years practical experience, at least five of which will be relevant to patent practice
5. Have personally written at least fifty patent applications, and have the ability to write/review patent applications in the physical/mechanical, chemical or biochemical related arts but which may also involve other art areas (e.g. optical, software)
6. Proficient in written and spoken English
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Position 3: |
Patent Executive |
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Hiring Organisation: |
Patrick Mirandah Co. (s) Pte. Ltd. |
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Date Posted: |
31 March 2012 |
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Application Deadline: |
30 June 2012 |
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Number of Vacancies: |
2 |
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How to Apply: |
Please send your resume stating your expected salary to career@mirandah.com. For more information, please visit pmc careers at http://www.miranda.com/en/careers-at-pmc.html |
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Contact Person: |
Gladys Mirandah |
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Telephone: |
+65 6336 9696 |
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Fax: |
+65 6338 3739 |
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage client’s Patent Portfolio
2. Filing and prosecuting patent 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 patent searches and provide patentability or Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) opinion to clients
Requirements
1. A diploma or degree in any field / Candidates or graduates of the Graduate Certificate of Intellectual Property (GCIP) course are encouraged to apply
2. Excellent command of written English
3. Proficient with computers (should have knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel)
4. Experience in Patent work would be an advantage although not essential (Training will be provided)
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Position 4: |
Trademark Executive |
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Hiring Organisation: |
Patrick Mirandah Co. (s) Pte. Ltd. |
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Date Posted: |
31 March 2012 |
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Application Deadline: |
30 June 2012 |
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Number of Vacancies: |
2 |
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How to Apply: |
Please send your resume stating your expected salary to career@mirandah.com. For more information, please visit pmc careers at http://www.miranda.com/en/careers-at-pmc.html |
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Contact Person: |
Gladys Mirandah |
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Telephone: |
+65 6336 9696 |
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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
1. A diploma or degree in any field / Candidates or graduates of the Graduate Certificate of Intellectual Property (GCIP) course are encouraged to apply
2. Proficient with computers (should have knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel)
3. Experience in Trademark work would be an advantage although not essential (Training will be provided)
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Position 5: |
Legal Associate / Paralegal |
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Hiring Organisation: |
Nanyang Law LLC |
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Date Posted: |
31 March 2012 |
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Application Deadline: |
30 June 2012 |
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Number of Vacancies: |
1 |
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How to Apply: |
Interested applicants are to send detailed resume and expected salary to hrm@nanyanglaw.com |
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Contact Person: |
Ms Tricia Dang |
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Telephone: |
+65 6324 0040 |
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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
1. 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
2. Excellent command of English and good interpersonal skills
3. Demonstrate outstanding organizational skills to assist in the daily running of the trademark department
4. Good team player and the ability to work independently