Intellectual Property Specialist

6 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Ministry Of Economic Development Full time

Company Overview

We are a government agency responsible for granting patents and registering designs and trademarks in New Zealand. Our mission is to ensure people realise the full economic potential of their intellectual property.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $60,727-$70,625 for Associate Patent Examiners and $85,537-$101,911 for Patent Examiners.

Job Description

As an Associate Patent Examiner or Patent Examiner, you will be responsible for examining patent applications and making decisions on whether to grant patents. You will work with cutting-edge technologies and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in electrical, information, software engineering, telecommunications, computing systems, mechanical engineering, physics, and mechatronics.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Examine patent applications and make decisions on whether to grant patents
  • Work with cutting-edge technologies and stay up-to-date with the latest developments
  • Use analytical skills, technical expertise, and knowledge of intellectual property law to examine inventions

Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A relevant qualification or industry experience in electrical, information, or software engineering, telecommunications, computing systems, mechanical engineering, physics, or mechatronics
  • Ability to search specialist databases and assess the relevance of large volumes of complex information
  • Experience in making effective decisions based on complex information and risk
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills with the ability to communicate complex ideas in written and verbal form

Benefits

Working for our organisation offers a range of benefits, including:

  • Award-winning training program to help you develop a successful career
  • Flexible working options, including remote working, flexible work hours, or compressed working weeks
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the development of new inventions

What We Offer

We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment, where you can build a rewarding career with us. If you are passionate about intellectual property and have the skills and qualifications required for this role, we encourage you to apply.



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