Examiner

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE\:  please note that the deadline for applications is indicated in local date and time.

 

 

a.    Organizational Setting

 

The position is located in the Madrid Operations Division of the Madrid Registry.  The Madrid Operations Division is responsible for receiving, processing and registering international trademark applications and associated transactions.

 

 

b.    Purpose Statement

 

The incumbent is required to carry out, in at least one of the three Madrid publication languages, processing and formalities examination duties for international trademark applications and associated transactions.

 

 

c.    Reporting Lines

 

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Coordinator of an examination team.

 

 

 

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties\:

 

a.   In-depth examination of applications for international registration of marks, modifications, renewals, refusals, rectifications or any other documents received with respect to an international registration;  .

 

b.   As required, coding figurative marks in international applications in accordance with the Vienna Classification.

 

c.   Issue irregularity letters in relation to the transactions listed above for document received that are not in conformity with the applicable rules.

 

d.   Follow up on irregularity letters and related queries in accordance with the applicable legal framework.

 

e.   Verify payment of fees related to the above transactions and follow up as required.

 

f.    Answer requests for information from stakeholders by mail or telephone, relating to the international registration procedures, the status of international applications, classification questions and other service requests.

 

g.   Provide input towards improving internal work processes and workflows.

 

h.   Perform other related tasks as required.

 

 

 

 

Education (Essential)

Secondary education with relevant diploma.

 

Education (Desirable)

First-level university degree.

 

Experience (Essential)

At least eight years of relevant experience in the area of trademarks or comparable experience.  A relevant first-level university degree may be accepted in lieu of two years of experience.

 

Experience (Desirable)

Experience in an Intellectual Property Office.

 

Language (Essential)

Excellent written and spoken knowledge of English and Chinese.

 

Language (Desirable)

Knowledge of other official UN languages.

 

Job Related Competencies (Essential)

Good knowledge and understanding of the Madrid Agreement and the Madrid Protocol concerning the International Registration of Marks, the NICE Classification, the VIENNA Classification and the Administrative Instructions.  

Good communication skills with the ability to communicate information clearly, both orally and in writing.

Good IT skills for document processing, data management and data search.

Ability to work within the rules, regulations and procedures governing the area of work.

Meticulous attention to detail and ability to spot irregularities.

Good time management and work organization skills.

Ability to handle and protect confidential and sensitive data with integrity.

Ability to work on own initiative and with a marked sense of team work and shared responsibility.

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

 

 

 

1.     Communicating effectively.

2.     Respecting individual and cultural differences.

3.     Showing team spirit.

4.     Managing yourself.

5.     Producing results.

6.     Embracing change.

7.     Respecting ethics and values.