Intellectual Property Rights Specialist II
(2 vacancies)
Plantilla Item No.: IPOB-IPRS2-16-2010, IPOB-IPRS2-17-2010
Place of Assignment: Bureau of Patents (Industrial Design Examination Division)
Salary Grade: SG 13 | Php 47,333
Appointment: Permanent
Qualification Standards
Education: Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job (preferably Engineering or Applied Sciences)
Training: Four (4) hours of relevant training
Experience: Four (4) years of supervisory / management experience
Eligibility: One (1) of relevant experience
Competency:
- Technical / Functional Expertise:
1. Advanced knowledge of the Intellectual Property Code, its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and Patent Guidelines
2. Proficient in Patent Examination and Evaluation, Patent Search and Prior Art Analysis
3. Capable of writing technical reporting
4. Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving
5. Manifests attention to detail
6. Capable of delivering quality service
7. Proficient in Microsoft Office
Duties and Responsibilities
Generally assigned to examination division to handle patent applications.
1. Studies the subject matter of the patent application.
2. Conducts formality examination in accordance with the requirements of the IP Code (RA 8293), the Implementing Rules and Regulations, and patent examination guidelines.
3. Evaluates eligibility of subject matter of patent applications (Sec. 22 of RA 8293).
4. Conducts preliminary patent search and classification of patent applications relating to new products, machines, articles of manufacture, composition of matter, process, or any improvement of the foregoing.
5. Evaluates prior art documents relevant to the subject matter (Sec. 24, RA 8293).
6. Evaluates patent applications and submissions for sufficiency of disclosure.
7. Determines whether or not the application meets novelty requirement (Sec. 23, RA 8293).
8. Determines whether or not the application meets the inventive step requirement (Sec. 26, RA 8293).
9. Determines whether or not the application meets the industrial applicability requirement (Sec. 27, RA 8293).
10. Prepares all necessary search and examination reports, notices, recommendations, and correspondences.
11. Considers and evaluates applicant’s arguments and proposed amendments to the application.
12. Recommends patent grants if application meets the requirements of patentability; or rejections if application does not meet the patentability requirements.
13. Recommends withdrawal of applications when applicants fail to respond to office actions/requirements within the reglementary period.
14. Prepares Examiner’s Brief for appealed cases.
15. Acts as member of the Committee of Three that hears and decides inter partes cases involving novelty technical issues if so appointed.
16. Records and monitors outgoing and incoming communications and statuses of assigned patent applications.
17. Takes responsibility of security and inventory of applications under his jurisdiction.
18. Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the senior officials and management.
19. Prepares and submits periodic reports as may be required.
20. Cooperates with and assists other divisions or bureaus of the Office as required.
HOW TO APPLY
IPOPHL adheres to the principles of merit, fitness and equality (no discrimination based on age, gender, sexual orientation, civil status, disability, religion, ethnicity or political affiliation) in the implementation of its Recruitment, Selection and Placement. Likewise, IPOPHL values the confidentiality of your personal information and adheres to the Philippine Government's Data Privacy Act of 2012 and its implementing rules and regulations.
Step 1: Prepare the following documents in PDF format
This Office highly encourages all interested and qualified applicants to apply, which include persons with disability (PWD) and members of the indigenous communities, irrespective of sexual orientation and gender identities and/or expression, civil status, religion, and political affiliation. This Office does not discriminate in the selection of employees based on the aforementioned pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunities Principle (EEOP).
Interested and qualified applicants should signify their interest in writing. Attach the following documents in PDF format and send to the address below not later than January 15, 2026, Thursday.
1. Application letter with specific position title and plantilla item number;
TO ENSURE THAT ALL APPLICATIONS ARE PROPERLY RECORDED:
For subject: Indicate position and Plantilla Item No. being applied for
2. Updated Resume with picture;
3. Fully accomplished and notarized Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with Work Experience Sheet and recent passport-sized or unfiltered digital picture (CS Form No. 212, Revised 2025); digitally signed or electronically signed;
4. Copy of Performance rating in the last rating period, if applicable. Accepted IPCR are either of these periods only: January to June 2025 OR July to December 2025;
5. Copy of proof of eligibility/rating/license; and
6. Copy of Transcript of Records and Diploma
Furthermore, qualified applicants must fill out the IPOPHL Employment Application Form, that can be accessed through this link:
ALL APPLICATION DOCUMENTS must be submitted via email (careers@ipophl.gov.ph) and addressed to:
MA. LEA CRISELDA SJ. ANOLIN
OIC Director, FMAS
IPOPHL
(02) 7238-6300/ careers@ipophl.gov.ph
Step 2: Send via email
Email your application letter and all the documents listed to:
*Only complete application documents submitted on or before the deadline will be processed.