Patents Section Manager

Reporting to: Director of Industrial Property (Deputy Registrar)

Job Summary

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Duties and Responsibilities

To manage the administration of Patents Act (Cap 217) R.E. 2002 and Regulations;
To advise the Director of Industrial property (Deputy Registrar) on matters related to Patents;
To advise on amendments of laws and Regulations related to Patents.
To review and process applications for grant of Patents and issue the respective certificates;
To review and recommend for approval on processing of National Patents, Industrial Designs and applications filed through regional and international routes;
To manage the administration of post grant activities to ensure maximum compliance is attained;
To administer international projects and communications on matters related to Patents;
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;
To coordinate participation in international fora for matters related to Patents and ensure national commitments are fulfilled;
To manage Patents records and ensure the information is available for the public use;
To prepare and implement awareness creation programs on the procedures, standards and requirements for Patent applications to increase the number of filed Patents;
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 of which two(2) years should be at a Senior Level.

Remuneration

As per BRELA Salary Scale

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