PATENTS SECTION MANAGER (1 POST) – 1 POST

ii.To advice the Director of Industrial property (Deputy Registrar) on matters related to Patents;

iii.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;

v.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;

vii.To administer international projects and communications on matters related to Patents;

viii.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;

ix.To coordinate participation in international fora for matters related to Patents and ensure national commitments are fulfilled;

x.To manage Patents records and ensure the information is available for the public use;

xi.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.