Patents Examiner

Description

Investigates and reports on patent applications to assess their compliance with the requirements of the Patents Act.

Description

This unit group covers Information and Organisation Professionals not elsewhere classified. It includes Company Secretaries, Cost Controllers, Health Information Managers, Patents Examiners and Records and Information Managers.

Tasks include

• Examines patent applications to determine their compliance with the Patents Act
• Assesses whether patent applications provide an adequate technical description of the invention
• Assesses whether the patent rights sought are justified and match the invention's technical description in the patent application
• Reviews technical specifications, drawings and other supporting documents to ensure they meet the necessary standards
• Conducts searches of online databases to identify similar patents that are held in Australia and overseas
• Prepares reports and recommendations on patent applications to the patent applicant or the applicant's legal representative
• Collaborates with patent attorneys and inventors to clarify technical aspects of the invention, and address any queries or objections