Formulating and implementing Trade mark Division Operational policies, plans, procedures and rules;
Setting and ensuring achievement of performance targets in the Trade Marks Division;
Monitoring, evaluating and controlling performance of the Trade Marks Division;
Undertaking training needs assessment for staff in the Division and submitting to the
Human Resource Advisory Committee for consideration;
Supervising, appraising and developing staff of the Division;
Overseeing compilation and dissemination of industrial property rights information;
Recommending amendments and reviews to the Trade Marks Act and Rules, Trade Mark Manual and Geographical Indication Act where appropriate in consultation with the Legal Services Division;
Supervising preparation of certificates;
Facilitating research in the field of industrial property in consultation with the
Research, Innovation & Industrial Property Information Division;
Managing performance targets;
Any other duty that may be assigned.
(b) Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have:
A Master’s Degree in Science, Law, Economics, Commerce, Intellectual Property or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
A Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Law, Economics, Commerce, Intellectual Property or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
Satisfactorily served as an Assistant Manager, Trade Marks or a comparable position
with similar responsibilities for a minimum period of three (3) years in the Public Service;
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the field of industrial property rights;
