Formalities Administrator

The Opportunity

We are currently looking for an Administrator to join the Spruson & Ferguson team with the main focus of the roles covering the following:

• Preparing and editing official documents for submission to patent offices


• Docketing of official documents received from patent offices


• Monitoring and tracking of crucial deadlines and updating the internal tracking system


• Preparing reminders, general correspondence and invoices for clients


• Filing of patent forms through Electronic Filing System


• General secretarial/administrative duties including preparing invoices and assisting the patent attorneys to manage their client files


• Monitoring incoming and outgoing emails

Qualifications

• Preferably 2 - 5 years’ work experience.


• Experience in an IP firm dealing with patents and trademarks would be advantageous but not essential.


• Good time management and good organizational skills


• Strong attention to detail and the ability to be flexible

About Us

Spruson & Ferguson is one of the leading intellectual property (IP) service firms operating in the Asia-Pacific region. We have more than 130 years of experience providing a variety of services in the protection, commercialisation, enforcement and management of IP from our offices in Bangkok, Beijing, Brisbane, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Melbourne, Singapore and Sydney. Our multidisciplinary team of about 500 people, includes some of the most highly regarded IP professionals in the Asia-Pacific region. The team services a diverse client base of Fortune Global 500 companies, SMEs, public sector research organisations, foreign associates and local clients.

Spruson & Ferguson is a subsidiary of IPH Limited, the first IP services group to list on the ASX.

What's In It For You

• Competitive package with variable performance bonus and other incentives that reward your contributions


• Global exposure across international markets


• Growth opportunities with comprehensive mentorship and training.


• Flexibility in a supportive, inclusive environment

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified