Patents Section Manager
Company: Wakala wa Usajili wa Biashara na Leseni (BRELA)
Location: N/A
Application Deadline: 2025-03-12
Qualifications
- Master Degree in Economics, Law, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Statistics, International Trade, Economics and Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business Administration or Commerce in Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Accountancy or equivalent qualifications
- Bachelor Degree related to the Master Degree
- At least eight (8) years of work experience in a related field
- Experience at least at a Senior level
Competencies
- Management of Patents and related laws and regulations
- Advice on patent-related matters
- Review and processing of patent applications
- Post grant activity administration
- International project administration
- Liaison with institutions for innovation and commercialization
- Coordination of international patent fora participation
- Patent records management
- Awareness creation on patent procedures and requirements
Responsibilities
- Manage the administration of Patents Act (Cap 217) R.E. 2002 and Regulations
- Advise the Director of Industrial property on matters related to Patents
- Advise and recommend on amendments of laws and regulations related to Patents
- Review and process applications for grant of patents and issue the respective certificates
- Review and recommend approval on processing of National Patents, Industrial Designs and applications filed through regional and international routes
- Manage the administration of post grant activities to ensure maximum compliance
- Administer international projects and communications on matters related to Patents
- Liaise with COSTECH, Higher Learning, and Research and Development Institutions for innovation promotion
- Coordinate participation in international fora for patent matters and ensure national commitments
- Manage Patents records and ensure public access
- Prepare and implement awareness programs on patent application procedures and standards
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor