Senior Patent Administrator

About the Position:

Adastra IP is expanding our Patent Team and applications are invited from skilled and motivated Senior Patent Administrator to join our Patent Team centrally located at Bangsar and easily accessible.

The ideal candidate is required to have a strong attention to detail, self-reliant, exudes confidence and proficient in engaging with colleagues and clients in a courteous, optimistic and professional manner with excellent organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Managing the entire patent application processes for multiple jurisdictions from filing until grant of the application.
2. Overseeing clerical / administrative / formalities staffs, ensuring all deadlines are attended to promptly, reporting and billing of work done are handled in an accurate and timely manner.
3. Providing guidance and training on patent application processes from filing up till grant of the application as and when necessary.
4. Advising formalities / junior Patent Administrator and making necessary amendments to the patent specification to comply with the formality requirements of the patent law including inserting reference numerals of the technical features of the invention, ensuring that all unit of measures of the invention are in the appropriate metric units, ensuring method of treatment claims are amended into the acceptable claim format such as Swiss Type Use claim and/or its equivalent format in the specific jurisdiction.
5. Advising client on patent filing and/or patent prosecution options with regards to patent examination in multiple jurisdictions.
6. Familiar with all documentation / administrative processes for submission to the Patent Offices.
7. Any other matters instructed by the Director of Patent Department.

Job Qualifications / Requirements:

1. A recognised Degree in Science / Engineering / Law / Business Administration / any other equivalent Degree.
2. Equivalent experience in the field of Patents / Intellectual Property will be considered in lieu of a Degree.
3. At least 7 years of experience in handling Patent matters.
4. Strong knowledge of law relating to Intellectual Property Rights is an added advantage.
5. Good personality, mild natured, courteous with strong communication skills both spoken and written English.
6. A team leader with analytic, proactive and problem-solving skills.
7. Able to work under pressure and meticulous in a fast-paced environment.
8. Able to relocate to Malaysia for the initial two-year period.