a. Organizational Setting

The post is located in the PCT User Resources Section, PCT Legal and User Relations Division, PCT Legal and International Affairs Department, Patents and Technology Sector. The PCT User Resources Section oversees, prepares and publishes Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) legal texts and creates and manages PCT reference data and information materials, which are heavily relied upon by all PCT stakeholders, including applicants, patent attorneys, Offices of PCT Contracting States, International Authorities, the International Bureau and the general public, and are of utmost importance for the proper functioning of the PCT system and WIPO’s internal and external-facing PCT IT systems.

b. Purpose Statement

The incumbent is responsible for reporting important PCT news and developments and providing information and supportive services to PCT users and interested parties through varied communication products and information tools, and for expanding their coverage to reach out to a wider range of audience.

c. Reporting Lines

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Head, PCT User Resources Section.

d. Work Relations

The incumbent works regularly with the other staff of the PCT User Resources Section, as well as staff of the PCT Legal and User Relations Division, the PCT Legal and International Affairs Department and the Patents and Technology Sector.