Patent Attorney (Trainee to Senior Associate)

About the role

Spruson & Ferguson is looking for qualified Patent Attorneys, from trainee to senior associate, to join its growing practice in the Singapore office. You will partner with client organisations to protect their innovations in Life Sciences, Engineering and/or Information and Communications Technology, grow your patent expertise across multiple jurisdictions and build a long-term career in the IP industry within a market-leading, award-winning IP service firm.

Key responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of the patent prosecution process
• Liaise with inventors and corporate clients
• Draft, file and prosecute patent applications in Singapore, Asia and abroad

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in patents and drafting, with some industry and/or post-graduate research experience
• Bachelor's degree and/or PhD in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering and/or Communications Engineering
• GDIPIM, Singapore PA registration or equivalent (e.g. UK, US, European); part-qualified or fully qualified candidates are considered
• Candidates qualified in regions other than Singapore will also be considered

Required skills

• Good time management and organisational skills
• Excellent written and spoken English

What we offer

• A global award-winning environment with exposure to international colleagues and culture
• Comprehensive mentorship, training and career development opportunities
• A supportive, flexible and inclusive work environment
• Competitive annual remuneration and benefits package