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, Melbourne, Singapore and Sydney. Our multidisciplinary team of more than 400 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.
About the role
We are currently looking for Engineers (Electronic and Infocomm) to train as Patent Agents in our office in Kuala Lumpur.
Candidates will be considered for a Patent Engineer position and will have a Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science. A PhD or Masters degree or an equivalent amount of related work experience will be viewed very favorably. More importantly, candidates must exhibit strong English Language communication skills (both written and oral) and the capacity for understanding diverse technologies.
The role will involve all aspects of patent work including the drafting, filing and prosecution of patent applications in Malaysia, Singapore and abroad.
Successful candidates will receive training and development towards achieving the coveted professional status of a Malaysian Registered Patent Agent with very attractive remuneration at qualification level. Accordingly, candidates must be ready to make a long-term commitment (typically at few years) to study outside of typical office hours to pass the necessary examinations to qualify as a Patent Agent.
An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidates.
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.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.