Group
Occupation
223934 Patents Examiner
Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0
Released
6/12/2024
223934 Patents Examiner
Investigates and reports on patent applications to assess their compliance with the requirements of the Patents Act.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Examines patent applications to determine their compliance with the Patents Act
- Assesses whether patent applications provide an adequate technical description of the invention
- Assesses whether the patent rights sought are justified and match the invention's technical description in the patent application
- Reviews technical specifications, drawings and other supporting documents to ensure they meet the necessary standards
- Conducts searches of online databases to identify similar patents that are held in Australia and overseas
- Prepares reports and recommendations on patent applications to the patent applicant or the applicant's legal representative
- Collaborates with patent attorneys and inventors to clarify technical aspects of the invention, and address any queries or objections