Intellectual Property Rights Specialist IV

Plantilla Item No.: IPOB-IPRS4-01-2025

Place of Assignment: Office of the Director General
(Policy Research and International Affairs Division)

Salary Grade: SG 19 | Php 88,003

Appointment: Permanent

Qualification Standards

Education: Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job

Training: Sixteen (16) hours of relevant training

Experience: Three (3) years of relevant work experience

Eligibility: CS Professional/ 2nd Level Eligibility/RA1080

Competency:

  • Technical/Functional Competencies:
    1. Demonstrates capability in conducting policy research, economic analysis, and technical studies to support evidence-based IP policy development.
    2. Knowledge of IP laws, policies, and regulatory frameworks.
    3. Strong ability to prepare clear, accurate, and well-structured policy papers, technical reports, and official position documents.
    4. Exhibits professionalism, tact, and adherence to official protocols in formal inter-agency and international policy discussions.
  • Leadership/Strategic Expertise:
    1. Demonstrates technical capability in supervising and ensuring quality, consistency, and timeliness of outputs within the assigned functional area.
    2. Fosters teamwork and collaboration.
    3. Manages team performance and provides coaching to enhance individual and group outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Supervises a functional area within PRIAD, ensuring high-quality outputs, compliance with laws and regulations, and alignment with IPOPHL’s governance and strategic objectives.
2. Conducts policy research, economic analysis, and technical studies to support informed decision-making and evidence-based policy development.
3. Prepares and consolidates official positions on intellectual property policy, legislation, and regulatory matters for internal and external stakeholders.
4. Provides technical expertise and support in international fora, negotiations, and discussions on IP harmonization and emerging issues.
5. Monitors administrative, legislative, and judicial developments affecting intellectual property and coordinates with relevant IPOPHL units to ensure timely response and compliance.
6. Represents IPOPHL in inter-agency meetings, hearings, and bilateral or multilateral negotiations, maintaining professional standards and adherence to protocols.
7. Performs other assignments that contribute to the effective delivery of IPOPHL’s policy, research, and governance mandate.

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:

careers@ipophl.gov.ph

*Only complete application documents submitted on or before the deadline will be processed.