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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | AUSTRALIAN BIOTECH INDUSTRY MARCH 2009 |
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Patent Manager |
| Position Code: | 61 | | Career Level: | 4 |
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Responsible for
Protecting the organisation’s investment in research and development by managing and advising on all organisational patent and trade mark issues. |
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Reports To
General Manager, Research Director. |
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Supervises
Patent Officers, Scientists, may also supervise Clerical Staff assisting in patent administration activities. |
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Main Activities
Advising on patent and trade mark matters including patent and trademark searches, infringements and disclosure authorities.
Interfacing with the external patent attorney firm on patent applications and issues and reviewing correspondence and responses drafted by external patent attorneys and ensuring the detail is accurate and in the organisations best technical and commercial interests.
Assessing patent ideas for quality and patentability and making decisions concerning patent applications and continuance.
Reviewing patent applications and responding to patent actions from the respective patent offices.
Providing internal education and seminars on patent/trade mark issues.
Liaising with Technical Managers within the organisation to ensure patent targets are met.
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Key Skills
Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills.
Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation across multiple jurisdictions.
A high level of technical skills and understanding in the relevant technical domain.
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Internal Contacts
All Technical Managers, Senior Executives, Scientists. |
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External Contacts
Patent Attorney Firms, Patent Office. |
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Typical Experience
Will typically have 5 - 8 years relevant experience in patents/trade marks. Additionally, the typical incumbent will be registered as a patent and trade mark Attorney and as such will possess both technical and legal qualifications. |
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