Intellectual Property Rights Specialist II
Plantilla Item No.: IPOB-IPRS2-31-2010
Place of Assignment: Documentation, Information, and Technology Transfer Bureau
(IP Business Services and Development Division)
Salary Grade: SG 13 | Php 47,333
Appointment: Permanent
Qualification Standards
Education: Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job
Training: Four (4) hours of relevant training
Experience: One (1) of relevant experience
Eligibility: CS Professional/ 2nd Level Eligibility/RA1080
Competency:
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Technical / Functional Expertise:
1. IP Search and Analytics: Proficient in conducting patent, trademark, and industrial design searches using local and international databases (e.g. PATENSCOPE, Espacenet, ASEAN IP Portal).
2. Technology Landscaping: Skilled in preparing technology landscape reports and freedom-to-operate analyses to support innovation.
3. Strong ability to interpret complex technical documents and extract relevant IP and business insights.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Conducts comprehensive analysis of patent, trademark, and industrial design documents to assess novelty, potential infringements, and legal considerations, supporting informed decision-making for IPOPHL and its clients.
2. Performs IP searches using local and international databases (e.g., PATENSCOPE, Espacenet, ASEAN IP Portal) to identify relevant prior art, technological trends, and opportunities for innovation and commercialization.
3. Prepares technology landscape reports, freedom-to-operate analyses, and other advisory outputs to guide research and development initiatives, policy recommendations, and strategic business decisions.
4. Interprets complex technical and legal documents, extracting actionable IP and business insights to inform internal units, external clients, and industry stakeholders.
5. Identifies and evaluates technological advancements, emerging innovations, and industry trends relevant to the assigned field or sector.
6. Supports capacity-building initiatives by assisting in the planning, coordination, and delivery of seminars, workshops, and training programs on IP information, technology transfer, and patent search practices for internal and external stakeholders.
7. Maintains and updates IP databases, records, and repositories to ensure accurate, reliable, and accessible information for research, advisory, and policy purposes.
8. Prepares periodic reports, analyses, and briefing materials for management, contributing to strategic planning, monitoring, and evaluation of divisional and regional initiatives.
9. Coordinates with internal IPOPHL units, DTI regional offices, industry partners, and other stakeholders to facilitate technology transfer, IP commercialization, and awareness-building activities.
10. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Division Chief, Bureau Director, or senior management to support IPOPHL’s mandate in promoting IP as a strategic tool for innovation, research, and business development.
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.