Patent Executive

About the role

We are seeking a Patent Executive to join our intellectual property team on a full-time basis. Your responsibilities include but not limited to:

What you'll be doing

• Preparing and filing patent & industrial design applications with relevant patent offices, including the Malaysian Patent Office and international offices.
• Managing patent & industrial design prosecution timelines, deadlines and administrative requirements to ensure compliance with all procedural rules.
• Liaising with patent examiners and foreign associates to respond to office actions and facilitate smooth prosecution processes, where required.
• Conducting preliminary patentability searches and prior art analysis to support client counselling and application strategy, where required.
• Maintaining comprehensive and accurate patent file documentation and records using case management systems.
• Providing administrative support in matters relating to patent maintenance, renewals and portfolio management.
• Communicating with clients regarding application status, timelines, costs and procedural requirements.
• Supporting the firm in managing multiple patent & industrial design matters across various technology sectors and jurisdictions.
• Contributing to the development and maintenance of patent & industrial design procedures and quality standards within the firm.

What we are looking for

• A bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering or other related fields.
• At least 1-2 years of experience in patent & industrial design prosecution, patent office practice or intellectual property law support.
• Knowledge of patent & industrial design procedures and requirements under Malaysian patent & design law and international patent systems (PCT, etc).
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple patent & industrial design files and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Possesses good computer skills in MS Office, especially Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in all documentation and filings.
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision whilst being a collaborative team member.
• Professional conduct and client-service orientation.
• Preferred experience: exposure to technical fields such as engineering, biotechnology or software development.

What we offer

At Linda Wang Su & Boo, we value our employees and strive to create a supportive and collaborative work environment. We offer competitive remuneration commensurate with experience and qualifications. Our firm provide opportunities for career development and continuous learning within the intellectual property field.

Apply Now

If you are detail-oriented professional with a passion for intellectual property law and patent administration, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and any supporting documents to: [email protected]