Job Description
TRADE MARK EXAMINER – GRADE KP ‘6’ (KIPI/ADM/HR/TM/2023/18)
TWO (2) POSITIONS
Terms of service : Permanent and Pensionable
Basic Salary : Ksh. 71,500/= – Ksh. 149,500/= p.m
House Allowance : Ksh. 35,000/= p.m
Commuter Allowance : Ksh. 8,000/= p.m
Medical Cover : As per KIPI’s medical policy
Leave Allowance : As per KIPI Human Resource Manual
Annual Leave : 30 working days per financial year
(a) Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to Senior Trade Mark Examiner, the Trade Mark Examiner will be responsible for
i) Advising clients and responding to enquiries on trade mark procedures;
ii) Ascertaining classification and identification of goods and services;
iii) Conducting trade mark searches;
iv) Examining applications for registrations of trade marks;
v) Classifying trade marks according to Nice and Vienna Classification; and
vi) Any other duty that may be assigned.
(b) Requirements for Appointment
i) A Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Law, Economics, Commerce or equivalent
qualifications from a recognised institution;
ii) Membership to relevant professional body;
iii) Computer competency; and
iv) Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.