Job Title: Associate Patent Examiner (Patent Search, Examination and Analytics), IPOS International
Location: Singapore
Great ideas do not discriminate, and anyone can have them. Given the right protection and support, a great idea can become a powerful brand, a transformative technology, an innovative process or design, or even a song or story that moves one’s soul. Housing Singapore’s largest community of intellectual property (IP) experts, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) understands better than anyone how important it is to protect ideas and creations for now and for the future. We leverage our deep technical, legal and business expertise to help innovative enterprises grow, through their intangible assets, including IP, from Singapore, through Singapore. We catalyse the ideas of today, into the assets of tomorrow.
How you can contribute
You will join a team of highly skilled and talented professionals to help enterprises innovate and grow by ensuring the grant of high-quality patents.
About the Role
This position requires you to apply scientific and technical knowledge to the concepts of patent law. You will be required to assess whether an invention is new and judge whether the invention has a technical and legal basis to be granted a patent in Singapore.
Job Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
Analyse patent applications and identify technical concepts relating to an inventionConduct searches of the state‐of‐the‐art using specialised databases to investigate whether an invention is newConduct substantive examination to ensure an invention complies with patentability criteria required for a patent to be grantedCommunicate with applicants or their patent agents through written opinions to present examination outcomesConsider submissions filed in response to written opinions to advance the prosecution, conducting interviews with applicants or their patent agents to clarify positions where necessary
General Responsibilities
Interpret patent law and apply guidelines in the examination of patent applicationsAssess patent applications within area of technical expertise and areas at the peripheryFormulate search strategies for uncovering prior art documents in a cost‐efficient mannerCommunicate, in writing and verbally, technical and legal arguments, to facilitate prosecutionDiscuss and offer technical expertise to peers for inventions that cut across technological domainsKeep pace with technological developments
Are you the one? Please write to us if you have/are:
A strong foundation in science or engineeringStrong analytical and reasoning skillsStrong ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken EnglishDriven to excel and meet challengesConstantly curious, enjoy learning and applying new skillsStrong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities and a team player who can be part of a network of technical experts
In particular, we are looking for someone to join our team with:
At least a good class Honours degree in Science or EngineeringFamiliarity in one of the following specialised fields will be a plus: ‐ Immunology or in biotechnology with a focus on protein engineering; or ‐ Wireless communication and audio video coding standards such as 3GPP, IEEE; or ‐ Drug conjugates, medicinal chemistry, organic chemistry or polymers; or ‐ Semiconductor memory devices, Mechanical or Civil EngineeringExperience in patent prosecution or completion of Specialist Certificate in Intangible Asset Management/Master of IP and Innovation Management would be an advantage.
The role will be based in Singapore. Successful candidates will go through a structured training programme in patent law and patent search and examination. You will have opportunities to attend professional training courses and seminars to keep pace with the latest developments in your technical field.
To apply for this position, please email your CV to careers@iposinternational.com
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
About IPOS International
IPOS International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore, aims to catalyse industry and enterprise growth by providing IP expertise. To achieve this, we will offer committed and passionate individuals a place where their talent and opinions are valued. To succeed as an organisation, we believe in empowering individuals while working as a team of professionals with honesty and displaying integrity as core values. We invest heavily in our people so that they get the training and development they need to succeed.
For more information on IPOS International, please visit www.iposinternational.com.
Job Title: Assistant Director (Partner Engagement), Enterprise & Ecosystem (2-year contract)
About the Role
We are seeking an entrepreneurial, strategic, and relationship-driven Partner Engagement Assistant Director to lead partnership development and ecosystem engagement efforts. You will play a pivotal role in driving IP Grow’s growth, strengthening industry alliances, and advancing our regional and international engagement agenda.
In this role, you will cultivate and manage high-value relationships with enterprises, service providers, industry associations, and ecosystem partners—locally and overseas. The ideal candidate is commercially minded, proactive, and able to translate partnerships into meaningful, measurable outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Partner DevelopmentDevelop and execute partnership strategies for IP Grow, aligned with organisational priorities.Identify, onboard, and manage strategic partners across industries, professional services, and ecosystem stakeholders.Structure, negotiate, and implement collaboration models that deliver mutual value and measurable impact.
Business Development & Market Expansion Identify opportunities to drive overseas demand, cross-border collaborations, and new market entry.Represent the organisation at industry engagements, business missions, and high-level external meetings.Build and maintain a robust pipeline of partnership and collaboration opportunities.
Programme & Platform GrowthDrive partner participation in IP Grow and other key organisational initiatives.Monitor and track partner engagement performance and outcomes against KPIs.Gather market intelligence and stakeholder insights to refine value propositions and enhance programme design.
Stakeholder Management & OthersCollaborate closely with internal teams to align partnership objectives, deliverables, and execution.Manage partner communications, ensuring strong relationship continuity and satisfaction.Contribute to new business development and support broader platform development initiatives.
Are you the one? Please write to us if you have/are:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Law, International Relations, or a related field.Minimally 6 years of relevant work experience in business development, partnerships, or client engagement, ideally in legal, IP, consulting, or professional services sectors.Experience working with public-private partnerships or Trade Associations and Chambers (TACs) is advantageous.Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills.Strategic thinker with a hands‑on, results‑oriented approach.A strong team player who collaborates effectively across functions and builds trust with internal and external stakeholdersExperience in regional or international engagement is preferred.Willingness to travel when required.
To apply for this position, please email your CV to careers@iposinternational.com
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
About IPOS International
IPOS International, a wholly‐owned subsidiary of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore, aims to catalyse industry and enterprise growth by providing IP expertise. To achieve this, we will offer committed and passionate individuals a place where their talent and opinions are valued. To succeed as an organisation, we believe in empowering individuals while working as a team of professionals with honesty and displaying integrity as core values. We invest heavily in our people so that they get the training and development they need to succeed.
For more information on IPOS International, please visit www.iposinternational.com.
Job Title: Senior Executive, Operations & Digital Management, IP Strategy Solutions (2-year renewable contract)
About the Role
Reporting to the Director of the IP Strategy Solutions unit, you will join a dynamic team that is actively building the ecosystem of support to help enterprises grow by empowering them to manage their IP / intangible assets (“IP/IA”) in support of business goals. We are looking for a versatile, proactive, and tech-savvy professional to ensure the smooth operations of the department.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting & Analytics:
Prepare management reports and dashboards, and tracking performance indicators to support data-driven decision-making.
Digital Systems & Knowledge Management (KM):
Serve as the lead for Knowledge Management, maintaining and structuring the department’s SharePoint sites to ensure information is accessible and secure.Manage the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, ensuring data integrity and optimising the platform for efficiency.Act as the department website representative, coordinating updates and ensuring content accuracy in collaboration with the marketing team.Spearhead or assist in the development of internal AI tools and automation workflows to streamline repetitive tasks and enhance productivity, in collaboration with the IT team.Stay abreast of emerging digital trends to recommend improvements to existing operational processes.
General Operations and Procurement
Organise and act as the secretariat for department meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, and tracking follow-up actions.Manage the department’s budget and procurement processes, ensuring compliance with organisational procurement policies.Manage the operations and logistics of the department’s events and engagement activities, online and offline.
Are you the one? Please write to us if you have/are:
A degree in a relevant field.2–4 years of experience in business operations, project management, or business support roles.Experience with SharePoint, CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce or Microsoft Dynamics), and Microsoft Excel and Power BI.Ability to handle data and prepare clear, concise management reports.A keen interest in AI tools (e.g., Generative AI, Power Automate) and a track record of using technology to solve operational "pain points".Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Proactive, resourceful and team-oriented.
To apply for this position, please email your CV to careers@iposinternational.com
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
About IPOS International
IPOS International, a wholly‐owned subsidiary of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore, aims to catalyse industry and enterprise growth by providing IP expertise. To achieve this, we will offer committed and passionate individuals a place where their talent and opinions are valued. To succeed as an organisation, we believe in empowering individuals while working as a team of professionals with honesty and displaying integrity as core values. We invest heavily in our people so that they get the training and development they need to succeed.
For more information on IPOS International, please visit www.iposinternational.com.
