**Patent Examiner Role in Ireland's Intellectual Property Office**
The Intellectual Property Office of Ireland (IPOI) is the national intellectual property body, operating under the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment. As an independent statutory office headed by the Controller of Intellectual Property, it administers intellectual property rights across Ireland.
We currently have a vacancy for a Patent Examiner to join our team in Kilkenny.
As a Patent Examiner, you will work closely with the Senior Examiner of Patents to assess inventions and products submitted through patent applications or Supplementary Protection Certificate applications. Your role will also involve providing advice and information on Ireland's patent system and liaising with applicants and performing various search, examination, and administration tasks as required.
This position offers a unique blend of scientific expertise and legal aspects of intellectual property, providing a challenging and rewarding career opportunity.
Our organization is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applications from diverse candidates under all grounds of the Employment Equality Act.