PATENT OFFICER, BELIZE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE (BELIPO), ATTORNEY GENERAL’S MINISTRY
Full-time
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Job Apply : 42
Job Salary Range
$ GOB Pay Scale 12 - GOB Pay Scale 12 Per Year
Gender
Does not matter
Managerial Level
Non-Management
Job Category
Regulatory
Minimum Experience
1 Year
Degree Title
Associate Degree in Chemistry, Computer Science, Paralegal, Criminal Justice or related field.
Overview
Department :
Belize Intellectual Property Office
Sub Category :
Patent
Job Type :
Full-time
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
1. EXAMINES and reviews new patent applications, its specifications, claims, designs and other details to see if it meets requirements for approval.
2. CONDUCTS extensive research to ensure that patent is novel or not, that it complies with the country’s patent legal requirements, including its eligibility, description specification, and if the claim is clearly defining what the applicant is trying to protect.
3. REVIEWS and examines new patent applications by ensuring that all relevant authentic documents are stamped and signed etc. with relevant information and are submitted to immediate supervisor.
4. PERFORMS extensive research to ensure that no existing patent will be compromised, performs a search for any prior patents that may be similar and compares the new application to any previous claims, in order to safeguard the interest of existing patent holders.
5. ASSESSES whether an application for a patent meets legal requirements and makes recommendation and submits these to immediate supervisor.
6. INFORMS patent applicant and patent owner or legal representatives about the registration process and procedures by providing details as to the documents, signatures, fees and the similar.
7. ANSWERS telephone calls and emails as to the status of the applicant’s application and if any requirement is pending in the part of the applicant and advises as to the way forward.
8. AIDS members of the public and other stakeholder who have queries on patent related matters, refers clients to appropriate senior personnel when necessary.
9. COMMUNICATES to applicant or their legal representative any changes in legislation or departmental procedures in regard to patent application, in order to promote voluntary compliance.
10. UDPATES and maintains on a continuous basis, the National Patent Register, in order to keep information relevant and updated.
11. FILES both hardcopy and digital patent applications with relevant attachments, using appropriate filing sequence in a timely manner; opens new files and closes files as necessary - for safeguard and quick retrieval - in accordance with government procedures and regulations.
Reporting Responsibility :
The Patent Officer reports to the Deputy Registry, BELIPO
Accountable for :
Employment Type :
Permanent Establish
Required Travel :
Occasionally
Comments :
Belize Constitution (Public Service) Regulations, 2014
Vacancy Circular :
Vacancy Notice - Patent Officer, BELIPO, Attorney General's Ministry.pdf
Posted :
2023-06-02
Requirements
Minimum Education :
Associate Degree
Managerial Level :
Non-Management
Status
No of Jobs :
1
Start Publishing :
2023-06-02
Stop Publishing :
2023-06-16
Basic Purpose of Position
The Patent Officer is responsible for the examination and review of new patent applications to determine its eligibility for approval in accordance with patent regulation and policies in Belize.
In fulfilling this role, the incumbent must conduct intensive research to ensure that invention is novel, is clearly described and appropriate for use and to ensure that no existing patent will be compromised in order to safeguard the interest of existing patent holders.
Conditions of Service
Belize Constitution (Public Service) Regulations, 2014
Qualifications/Experience
Associate Degree in Chemistry, Computer Science, Paralegal, Criminal Justice or related field.
Knowledge on the fundamentals of patent examination practices and procedures, key concepts and terminology of the patent officer profession would be an asset.
Experience as a Legal or Research Assistant would be an asset.
Competencies/Skills
Knowledge on the fundamentals of patent examination practices and procedures, key concepts and terminology of the patent officer profession would be an asset.
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