Job Duties:

• Develop new services related to Intellectual Property (IP) analytics, valuation and trading
• Formulate and execute marketing plans to develop business opportunities and identify potential clients
• Prepare project proposals for consultancy and government funding projects
• Conduct promotion seminars / training courses and establish network with trade associations and the industries
• Deliver Intellectual Property (IP) related consultancy services
• Conduct patent search analysis, compile reports and handle patent database
• Liaise with vendors to deliver IP projects and monitor progress
• Monitor market trends and needs in the areas of IP protection and management

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree from disciplines such as Engineering, Science, Law or Business or equivalent with 4 years or more relevant experience in IP services
• Experience in application of data analytics and project management are definite an advantage
• Sound relationship with the industries, trade associations and professional institutes
• Good presentation, interpersonal and communication skills
• Mature, self-motivated, well-organized, meticulous and result-oriented
• Proficient in MS Office applications and Chinese Word processing
• Occasional travel to Mainland China to handle project work required
• Good command of both spoken and written English and Chinese, including Putonghua
• Applicants may be considered for other positions if not matching the requirements of the subject position

Applications:

HKPC will take into consideration both the quantitative and qualitative requirements of the post when selecting the suitable candidates. A competitive salary package commensurate with academic qualifications and experience will be offered. The successful candidates will be employed on a fixed-term contract basis, which is renewable subject to appointee’s performance and the Council’s development needs.

Applicants should send application, together with a detailed resume, current and expected salary and contact telephone number by clicking "Apply Now" (quoting the reference number on the subject heading)on or before 18 June 2019.

Applications not quoting reference number will lead to late processing.

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only. Candidates not invited for interviews within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful and the applications will be disposed by HKPC within 12 months.

The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) is a multi-disciplinary organisation established by statute in 1967, to promote productivity excellence through relentless drive of world-class advanced technologies and innovative service offerings to support Hong Kong enterprises. Being a key enabler of Industry 4.0 and Enterprise 4.0, HKPC strives to facilitate Hong Kong’s reindustrialisation, as well as bolstering Hong Kong to be an international innovation and technology hub and a smart city. The Council offers comprehensive innovative solutions for Hong Kong industries and enterprises, enabling them to achieve resources and productivity utilisation, effectiveness and cost reduction, and enhance competitiveness in both local and overseas marketplace. The Council partners and collaborates with local industries and enterprises and world-class R&D institutes to develop applied technology solutions for value creation. It also benefits a variety of sectors through product innovation, technology transfer, and commercialisation, bringing enormous business opportunities ahead. HKPC’s world-class R&D achievements have been widely recognised over the years, winning an array of local and overseas accolades. 

In addition, HKPC offers SMEs and startups immediate and timely assistance in coping with the ever-changing business environment, as well as enhancing their competitive edge by providing a variety of FutureSkills trainings to upskill and nurture talents with digital capabilities and STEM competencies. For more information, please visit HKPC‘s website: www.hkpc.org.