ADMINISTRATORS - Centurion Verfied

Salary Negotiable Centurion, Gauteng Centurion, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 26-07-2017 12:01:22 PM
11-08-2017 10:51:03 AM
LEGAL PATENT AGENCY – ADMINISTRATORS (1 position Level 2 and 1 position Level 3)

Permanent, full time position
Location: Pretoria East, Gauteng
Salary: Negotiable – depending on experience

Previous related work experience of the following essential, knowledge tests will be conducted:
• Preparation & Filing of Applications

Input of all information for all types of patent & design applications into Inprotech & DMS;
Pre-preparation of applications for e-filing/paper filing & preparation of supporting documents as needed.
Daily filing entails:
The filing of all types of patent & design applications including National Phase, Completes, Divisionals and Patents-of-Addition for both foreign and local clients.
• Downloading/saving related documentation from WIPO.
• Ensuring all file contents are correctly ordered and flagged as necessary.
• Preparing forms P1, P2, P25 etc. and any related special forms per client’s instructions &/or standing instructions.
• Putting together paper applications for signature / saving electronic applications per strict rules for e-filing.
• Preparing formal drawings for complete patent applications and for design applications – this can entail copying and pasting from JPEG/PDF files and heading up/resizing as per regulations.
• Updating specifications to comply with local regulations.
• Preparing supporting documentation and drafting accompanying e-mails for dispatch to client.
• Preparation of confirmatory e-mails with “day of filing” invoice, etc.
• Preparation of filing reports and other ad-hoc correspondence.
• Printing/saving via Pass-Thru.
• Late lodging supporting documents.

Core Competencies
• Proficiency in MSWord
• Proficiency in PDF exchange viewer
• Proficiency in DMS FileSite
• Sense of urgency to meet deadlines
• Team player and multi-tasking
• Attention to detail and analytical
• Must be able to read, write and understand Business English
• Filing patent and designs applications E-filing
• CIPC online
• Speed and accuracy