Intellectual Property Officer

Intellectual Property Officer (Engineering & Patents)

Location: Sathorn, Bangkok

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Working Arrangement: Hybrid Working & Flexible Hours

Industry: Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing

About the Opportunity

Evantis Talent Solutions is recruiting an experienced Intellectual Property Officer on behalf of a leading multinational engineering and technology organisation.

This position offers an opportunity to work within a regional Intellectual Property (IP) team, supporting patent protection, intellectual property management and innovation across manufacturing and technology businesses throughout Thailand and the Asia-Pacific region.

The successful candidate will have a strong technical or engineering background combined with practical experience in patent applications, drafting and intellectual property protection.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new inventions developed by affiliated companies and determine appropriate intellectual property protection strategies.
• Collaborate with engineers, inventors and technical teams to understand new technologies and innovations.
• Prepare and draft Thai and international patent applications, supporting the patent filing process.
• Support patent prosecution activities, including reviewing International Search Reports (ISRs) and responding to patent office actions.
• Conduct patent searches, technical research and patent landscape analysis.
• Provide intellectual property guidance, education and training to affiliated companies.
• Support trademark-related matters and anti-counterfeiting initiatives.
• Assist with developing and implementing intellectual property policies and procedures across regional operations.
• Monitor developments in intellectual property legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and regional teams on intellectual property matters.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering), Physics, Science or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in intellectual property, gained within a corporate environment, patent practice, law firm or related organisation.
• Practical experience preparing patent applications, including patent drafting and/or filing procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, particularly mechanical drawings.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to understand complex technical information and patent documentation.
• Good English communication skills, including the ability to read technical and legal documents (TOEIC 605 or equivalent).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and technical presentations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with engineering teams, inventors and regional stakeholders.

Advantageous Qualifications

• Experience independently drafting patent applications.
• Licensed patent agent or patent attorney qualification.
• Japanese language proficiency.
• Previous experience managing intellectual property matters within an engineering or manufacturing organisation.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary package based on experience.
• Performance bonus (historical company average of 5.2 months, 2023–2025).
• Hybrid working arrangements and flexible working hours.
• Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
• Transportation allowance: THB 1,800/month.
• Lunch allowance: THB 1,700/month.
• Mobile allowance: THB 300/month.
• 18 public holidays.
• Medical, dental, accident and life insurance.
• Provident fund.
• Company activities and additional employee benefits.