POST: PATENTS SECTION MANAGER (1 POST) – 1 POST

POST: PATENTS SECTION MANAGER (1 POST) - 1 POST

EMPLOYER: Wakala wa Usajili wa Biashara na Leseni (BRELA)

APPLICATION TIMELINE:: 2025-02-27 2025-03-12

JOB SUMMARY: N/A

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To manage the administration of Patents Act (Cap 217) R.E. 2002 and Regulations
• To advice the Director of Industrial property (Deputy Registrar) on matters related to Patents
• To advise on amendments of laws and Regulations related to Patents. iv.To review and process applications for grant of Patents and issue the respective certificates
• To review and recommend for approval on processing of National Patents, Industrial Designs and applications filed through regional and international routes
•   vi.To manage the administration of post grant activities to ensure maximum compliance is attained
• To administer international projects and communications on matters related to Patents
• To liaise with National Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH), Higher Learning and Research and Development Institutions for the promotion of innovation, science and technology, protection and commercialization of research results
• To coordinate participation in international fora for matters related to Patents and ensure national commitments are fulfilled
• To manage Patents records and ensure the information is available for the public use
• To prepare and implement awareness creation programs on the procedures, standards and requirements for Patent applications to increase the number of filed Patents
•    xii.To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.  

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Holder of Master Degree in one of the following fields: Economics, Law, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Statistics, International Trade, Economics and Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business Administration or Commerce in either Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Accountancy or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution. The Master Degree must be related to a Bachelor Degree. Must have work experience of at least eight (8) years in related field of which two(2) years should be at a Senior Level.

REMUNERATION: As per BRELA Salary Scale