Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, February 27 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i.To manage the administration of Patents Act (Cap 217) R.E. 2002 and Regulations;
ii.To advice the Director of Industrial property (Deputy Registrar) on matters related to Patents;
iii.To advise on amendments of laws and Regulations related to Patents.
iv.To review and process applications for grant of Patents and issue the respective certificates;
v.To review and recommend for approval on processing of National Patents, Industrial Designs and applications filed through regional and international routes;
vi.To manage the administration of post grant activities to ensure maximum compliance is attained;
vii.To administer international projects and communications on matters related to Patents;
viii.To liaise with National Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH), Higher Learning and Research and Development Institutions for the promotion of innovation, science and technology, protection and commercialization of research results;
ix.To coordinate participation in international fora for matters related to Patents and ensure national commitments are fulfilled;
x.To manage Patents records and ensure the information is available for the public use;
xi.To prepare and implement awareness creation programs on the procedures, standards and requirements for Patent applications to increase the number of filed Patents;
xii.To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of Master Degree in one of the following fields: Economics, Law, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Statistics, International Trade, Economics and Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business Administration or Commerce in either Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Accountancy or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution. The Master Degree must be related to a Bachelor Degree.Must have work experience of at least eight (8) years in related field and must be at least at a Senior level.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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