Patent Secretary Singapore

Davies Collison Cave Asia (DCCA) is an Intellectual Property(IP) specialist firm stemming from a near 150-year-old Australiancounterpart firm Davies Collison Case (DCC). DCC is one is one ofthe largest most respected Intellectual Property Firms servicinglocal and international clients with offices in SingaporeAustralia New Zealand Hong Kong and renownedteam of talented professionals work with world-class clients andbrands including large international companies foreignassociates local companies and start-ups universities andresearch organisations and individual inventors.

The Singapore office is continuing to grow to meet the needs ofthe local and international markets and DCCA now proudly representsthe top 6 biggest local patent filers. DCCA has a vibrant andinclusive culture with great prospects for elevation as the teamgrows. Team members are close-knit and frequently work together onmatters and projects. DCCA understands what is important to ourpeople and offers flexible hybrid working arrangements (currentlytwo selected days in office a week).

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a patent secretary to joinour dynamic Singapore team on a full-time basis in our Singaporeoffice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing secretarial and administrative support to designated patent attorney(s)/trainee(s)
• Processing and responding to client and general email correspondence
• Monitoring and attending to system-generated deadlines
• Preparing and submitting various official correspondence such as patent forms with IPOS and the e-PCT system
• Preparing invoices on matters
• Miscellaneous administrative duties as required including support to others

About You:

• Experience as a patent secretary (minimum 2 years)
• Experience in the patent prosecution process (from filing to grant)
• Knowledge of the patenting process timeframes and documentary requirements
• Working knowledge of WIPO and patent office procedures
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills
• Enjoys being part of a team and building good working relationships
• Proficient in Microsoft products (Word Outlook PowerPoint and Excel)
• Excellent English communication skills written and verbal
• Knowledge/ability to use specialised software packages. Experience with Inprotech and iManage is an advantage.
• Works co-operatively and demonstrates own initiative to assist others in need of assistance
• Demonstrates a strong client service focus supporting the commercial practices of the firm
• Demonstrates a pro-active positive and flexible attitude at work

WHY JOIN US

This is an exciting and dynamic role within a very supportive andinclusive team working with an internationally recognised firm.

The benefits of working with DCCA extend well beyondprofessional experience. We understand what is important to ourpeople and we offer a highly collaborative work environment tosupport our team to offers flexible hybridworking arrangements (currently two selected days in office aweek). Comprehensive company insurance is also provided uponconfirmation.

If you are ready to take on a rewarding role where you can growand make an impact wed love to hear from you! Please applyclicking the Apply button where you will be redirected to DCCscareer page to attach a resume and cover letter.