Patent Office Chief Trial Examiner
とっきょちょうしんぱんちょう
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Summary
As the head of the trial division at the Patent Office, oversees opposition proceedings for patents, utility models, designs, and trademarks, as well as appeals against examiners' decisions, and makes final rulings.
Description
The Patent Office Chief Trial Examiner oversees trial procedures such as appeals against rejection decisions for patents, utility models, designs, and trademarks, and provides guidance and supervision to hearing officers (trial examiners). Presides over opinion statements and oral hearings, and issues fair and expeditious trial decisions based on analysis of laws and prior art. Also plays a role in formulating and revising operational policies and hearing standards for the trial system, promoting improvements and international harmonization.
Future Outlook
With the advancement of new technologies such as AI and biotech, trial cases are increasing, requiring swift and high-quality trial operations. Due to progress in digitalization and internationalization, the demand for highly specialized chief trial examiners will remain high.
Personality Traits
Excels in communication skills / Has a strong sense of responsibility / Has high ethical standards / Has integrity / Is calm and composed
Work Style
Business Trips / Discretionary Labor System / Flextime / Government Agency Employment / Remote
Career Path
Patent Office Examiner → Hearing Officer (Trial Examiner) → Senior Trial Examiner → Chief Trial Examiner
Required Skills
Administrative Law / Conducting and Operating Oral Hearings / Intellectual Property Law (Expert) / Legal Document Preparation / Preparation of Trial Decisions
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge in Science and Engineering / Conflict Resolution / Management Skills / Reading English Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To logically judge examination and trial cases. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary not to miss the details of legal requirements. |
| Communication Skills | To communicate smoothly with parties in oral hearings, etc. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to continuously learn legal amendments and precedents. |
| Planning & Organization | To organizationally manage multiple trial cases and departmental operations. |
| Problem Solving | To accurately resolve complex legal issues. |
| Stress Tolerance | High stress tolerance is required due to the heavy responsibilities of the job and mediation between opposing parties. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly standard legal procedure operations, with little need for creative thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Little mathematical analysis, mainly legal arguments. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, so low physical load. |
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- National Public Service Examination (Advanced) Legal Category
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