JOB DETAILS
The main role of the incumbent is to provide information, advice, and assistance to PCT applicants and agents, PCT Contracting States, intellectual property Offices and PCT Authorities, on the implementation of the PCT.
The incumbent works under the supervision of the Deputy Director and Head of the Section.
The incumbent will perform the following principal duties:
Education (Essential)
First-level university degree in law, natural sciences, engineering, or other relevant field.
Education (Desirable)
Specialization in patent law.
Experience (Essential)
At least six years of relevant professional experience in the field of patents, either in the public or private sector.
Knowledge of, and experience with, the PCT.
Experience (Desirable)
Experience with using the PCT system and applying the PCT legal framework, for example, in a national or regional patent office, an intergovernmental organization or the private sector on PCT matters.
Language (Essential)
Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.
Language (Desirable)
Good knowledge of other PCT publication languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish).
Job Related Competencies (Essential)
Ability to analyse legal questions, and draft legal texts.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Client orientation with the ability to deliver high quality client services.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Competent user of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and the ability to adapt to new technologies quickly.