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We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Patent Formalities Administrator to join our Singapore office. As a Patent Formalities Administrator, you will manage the preparation and submission of official patent documents, ensure compliance with formalities, and support seamless communication with clients and patent offices. If you have strong organisational skills, an ability to handle deadlines well, and are seeking a long-term, stable career – This role may be the right fit for you!
The main focus of the role is as follows:
- Preparing official documents for submission to patent offices (e.g. patent application/search and examination requests/formalities compliance).
- Monitoring and tracking of crucial deadlines.
- Preparing client correspondence and invoices.
- General administrative duties.
Skills & Experience
- Minimum 3 years of work experience in administrative or secretarial roles.
- Prior experience in the legal industry or Intellectual Property industry will be a strong advantage.
- Good time management and organisational skills, with attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate fluently in English (both written & spoken).
What we offer
Spruson & Ferguson offers a wide range of benefits aimed at supporting our employee’s ongoing development, including but not limited to:
- Global environment with exposure to international colleagues and culture.
- Comprehensive mentorship, training, and career development opportunities.
- A supportive, flexible, and inclusive work environment.
- Competitive annual remuneration and benefits package.
Spruson & Ferguson is committed to promoting and maintaining a workplace culture of shared respect to enable us all to feel valued and be the best we can be.
About Spruson & Ferguson
Spruson & Ferguson is one of the leading intellectual property (IP) service firms operating in the Asia-Pacific region. We have more than 130 years of experience providing a variety of services in the protection, commercialisation, enforcement and management of IP from our offices in Bangkok, Beijing, Brisbane, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Melbourne, Singapore and Sydney. Our multidisciplinary team of about 500 people, includes some of the most highly regarded IP professionals in the Asia-Pacific region. The team services a diverse client base of Fortune Global 500 companies, SMEs, public sector research organisations, foreign associates and local clients.
Spruson & Ferguson is a subsidiary of IPH Limited, the first IP services group to list on the ASX.
How to apply
If you meet the above requirements and are keen to take up these challenges, you are invited to send us your detailed resume using the link below.
Kindly note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.