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Assistant Manager Intellectual Property and Legal Affairs

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Last Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025


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Job Ref #:
Job/5888/10/21/2025

Age Limit:
25
  • 45

    Experience:

    Posted Date:
    Tuesday, October 21, 2025

    Salary:
    Market Competitive




    Job Description:

    Qualification & Experience:

    Essential:

    • Master’s/Bachelors in any field of Science, Technology or Engineering from HEC recognized University with 3-4 years of relevant experience.

    Desirable:

    • LLM in Intellectual Property

    Key Responsibilities:

    1. IP Drafting & Filing Support

    • Assist the Manager IP&LA in drafting and filing IP applications, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and industrial designs.
    • Prepare necessary documentation and coordinate with relevant stakeholders for submission and follow-up of applications.

    2. Researcher Facilitation & Evaluation

    • Support researchers and faculty in evaluating inventions for novelty, utility, and potential for IP protection.
    • Facilitate completion of invention disclosure forms and ensure accuracy of technical and ownership details.

    3. IP Management & Recordkeeping

    • Assist in maintaining an updated database of all NUST IP assets and their filing, prosecution, and renewal statuses.
    • Support the implementation of NUST’s internal IP management systems and ensure data accuracy for reporting and audits.

    4. Policy Support & Compliance

    • Ensure adherence to institutional policies and legal compliance in IP filings, renewals, and collaborations.
    • Help address conflicts of interest between inventors under the guidance of the Manager or GM IP&LA.

    5. External Coordination & Networking

    • Support the establishment and maintenance of national and international linkages with IP organizations such as IPO Pakistan, WIPO, USPTO, and EPO, under the supervision of the Manager and GM-IP.
    • Facilitate international IP filings and coordination with external IP agents or patent attorneys as required.

    6. Institutional Engagement & Capacity Building

    • Assist in planning and organizing IP awareness sessions, training programs, and seminars in coordination with the Manager and GM IP&LA.
    • Provide logistical and administrative support during IP related institutional events and collaborative initiatives.

    7. Administrative & Miscellaneous Tasks

    • Support in preparing reports, data summaries, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
    • Perform any other duties assigned by the Manager or GM-IP in line with NUST’s innovation and commercialization framework.

    Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

    Essential:

    • Excellent Analytical skills
    • Excellent Problem-solving skills
    • Knowledge of using IP databases

    Desirable:

    • Good interpersonal communication
    • Drafting of legal documents

    Training/Certification:

    Desirable:

    • Certified IP agent with IPO Pakistan

    Terms & Conditions:

    • Candidates are required to attach scanned copies of their documents (Academics /Professional).
    • Last education certificate/degree must be attested/verified by HEC.

    Candidates may be considered ineligible for the post due to any of the following reasons:

    • 3rd Div in academic career / weak academic profile.
    • NUST employees with less than one year of service with NUST and / or absence of NOC from Head of Institution.
    • In process of pursuing a required degree.
    • Medically unfit.
    • Only selected candidates will be contacted and issued offer letter.
    • Candidates serving in Govt departments, Armed forces may apply through their respective parent department / organizations. Late / incomplete applications will be ignored. Only short-listed candidates will be considered / called for test / interview and no TA / DA will be admissible.
    • NUST reserves the right to cancel, modify / terminate the recruitment programme due to any reason, without notice, at any time.

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