Trade Mark Officer

This role is a permanent position for 35 hours per week within a newly formed Intellectual Property team, set to take on the Trade Mark, Patent, and Design Registers from 1 August 2026. The position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and evolution of the service, ensuring its operations align with Jersey’s enhanced trade mark register. The successful candidate will report to the Senior Trade Mark Manager and will play a vital role in shaping the team's functions. The role involves building knowledge of the Intellectual Property regime, maintaining high-standard registers, and examining trade mark applications to ensure compliance with relevant legislation. In addition, this position requires proactive support for the Senior Trade Mark Manager and adherence to service level agreements to provide efficient and responsive registry functions. The successful candidate will manage registration and examination queries while delivering consistently within deadlines, demonstrating strong organisational skills in a fast-paced environment. Overall, this role is integral in maintaining Jersey's reputation as a highly regarded International Financial Centre.

Job Duties:

• Build knowledge and understanding of the Intellectual Property regime, applying legislation, case law, and examination practice.
• Maintain registers to a consistently high standard, ensuring integrity, reliability, and audit readiness.
• Accurately examine domestic and international trade mark applications for compliance with legal, procedural, and policy requirements.
• Proactively support the Senior Trade Mark Manager in the preparation of examination reports.
• Adhere to service level agreements to contribute to an efficient and responsive registry function.
• Provide high-quality, effective service to all users of the Intellectual Property regime.
• Act as a point of contact for registration, examinations, and management of Trade Mark, Patents, and Design queries.

Job Requirements:

• Self-driven individual with a strong attention to detail and effective communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and possess decision-making abilities.
• Administrative experience in Intellectual Property, with strong analysis and research skills advantageous.
• Technical expertise in Trade Mark legislation, case law, and examination practices.
• Ability to adapt quickly to change and contribute positively to continuous improvement efforts.

What You’ll Love:

This role offers the chance to play a key part in maintaining and enhancing the jurisdiction’s reputation. You will work in a collaborative environment with opportunities to develop your skills in regulatory oversight, policy creation, and risk-based supervision. The organisation values professional growth and offers ample opportunities for training and career development.

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