About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Patent Attorney or Patent Specialist to join our office on a full-time basis.
This is an opportunity for a motivated patent professional to work alongside like-minded lawyers and professionals in a friendly and supportive working environment while advancing your career.
What You Will Do
You will work closely with clients across a range of industries: -
- Handling all aspects of the patent prosecution process;
- Filing and prosecuting patent applications in Singapore, Asia and abroad;
- Conducting prior art/freedom to operate searches;
- Liaising with inventors and corporate clients;
- Portfolio strategy; and
- Broader intellectual property matters.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
- A recognised university degree in a scientific, technical, engineering, technology or other relevant discipline, or equivalent technical experience.
- Registered Singapore Patent Attorney, or Patent Agent Successful completion of the
Patent Agents Qualifying Examinations (Papers A–D)
.
3 years of post-qualification experience
in patent prosecution and advisory work.
- Prior experience gained in a law firm, patent practice, in-house IP team and/or patent office.
- A good team player with a positive attitude is essential.
- Excellent organisation and communication skills with strong command of English.
- Commercial awareness with an interest in business development.
About Ghows LLC
Ghows LLC is a Singapore law firm specialising in
intellectual property, technology, privacy and corporate transactions
.
We are committed to providing high-quality, legal advice to diverse businesses. Our lawyers work closely with clients to understand their businesses, and deliver practical solutions that create value.
The firm has been recognised by leading legal directories, including The Legal500, Chambers and Partners, and IP Stars for its commitment to excellence and strong track record in complex legal matters.
What We Offer / Why Join Us
·
Competitive compensation
commensurate with experience and qualifications.
·
Hybrid working arrangements
and a modern, collaborative working environment.
·
Professional growth and progression opportunities
within a specialist IP and TMT practice.
collaborative culture
where your technical expertise and commercial perspective are valued.
client relationships, professional networks and business development experience
.
How To Apply
If you are an experienced patent professional looking for an opportunity to join a specialist IP and TMT practice, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please send the following documents in
PDF format
to
*************
:
Cover letter;
Academic transcripts; and
Curriculum vitae (CV).
Please indicate
“Application – Patent Attorney/Specialist”
in the subject line of your email.
- We thank all applicants for sending in their applications. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Ghows LLC is a boutique law practice specialising in intellectual property and technology, commercial arbitration, data protection and corporate transactional matters. Our lawyers are adept in all areas of intellectual property matters including trade marks, patent prosecution and protection, copyright and registered designs. We also advise our clients, mainly technology companies, on data protection and transactional matters. Bryan Ghows has nearly 40 years of experience in intellectual property matters and has acted for clients on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious matters including enforcement, prosecution and licensing and intellectual property litigation before the Singapore Court of Appeal. He has also acted as arbitrator for intellectual property and commercial disputes. Bryan is recognised by The Legal 500 as a Leading Individual in Intellectual Property and Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) and by Who's Who Legal in Data Security and Information Technology. Teresa O'Connor has nearly 40 years of experience in contentious and non-contentious intellectual property matters particularly in relation to complex trade mark oppositions, invalidations and revocations. She is recognised as a leader in this field by Chambers & Partners, Asia IP, World Trademark Review and Euromoney. Venessa Phoa is recognised by the Legal 500 as a Recommended Lawyer for Technology, Media and Telecommunications. Millicent Lui, Ruth Ng and Ruth Teh have a strong background in intellectual property matters. If you have any queries, including in relation to internship or career opportunities, please contact us at *************