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IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE:ย  Please note that the deadline for applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicantโ€™s location.

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This post is a limited-term fixed-term post.

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1. ย ย ย  Organizational Context

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  1. Organizational Setting

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    The post is located in the Madrid Operations Section, Madrid Operations and Functional Development Service, Madrid Operations Division, Madrid Registry, Brands and Designs Sector.

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    1. Purpose Statement

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      The Madrid Operations Division is responsible for receiving, processing and registering international trademark applications and associated transactions.ย  The incumbent is required to carry out, in at least one of the three Madrid publication languages, processing and formalities examination duties for international trademark applications and associated transactions.

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      1. Reporting Lines

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        The incumbent works under the supervision of the Coordinator of an examination team.

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        2.ย ย ย ย ย  Duties and Responsibilities

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        The incumbent will perform the following principal duties:

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        a.ย ย  In-depth examination of applications for international registration of marks, modifications, renewals, refusals, rectifications or any other documents received with respect to an international registration;

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        b.ย ย  As required, coding figurative marks in international applications in accordance with the Vienna Classification;

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        c.ย ย  Issue irregularity letters in relation to the transactions listed above for document received that are not in conformity with the applicable rules;

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        d.ย ย  Follow-up on irregularity letters and related queries in accordance with the applicable legal framework;

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        e.ย ย  Verify payment of fees related to the above transactions and follow-up as required;

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        f.ย ย ย  Answer requests for information from stakeholders by mail or telephone, relating to the international registration procedures, the status of international applications, classification questions and other service requests;

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        g.ย ย  Provide input towards improving internal work processes and workflows;

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        h.ย ย  Perform other related tasks as required.

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        3.ย ย ย ย ย  Requirements

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        Education (Essential)

        Secondary education with relevant diploma.

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        Education (Desirable)

        First-level university degree.

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        Experience (Essential)

        At least eight years of relevant experience, including in the area of trademarks or comparable experience.ย  A relevant first-level university degree may be accepted in lieu of two years of experience.

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        Experience (Desirable)

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