Patent Associate

• Conducting patent & non-patent literature searches including prior art, freedom to operate, invalidation and other searches
• Providing insightful analysis of search results from various sources by preparing and delivering timely, value-added patent search reports based on in-house established patent search protocols
• Drafting Provisional and Complete Specifications for patent applications
• Attending Examination reports and Office Actions by giving technical arguments (written & verbal) and attending hearings at the Indian
• Patent Office (in case of registered patent agents)
• Assisting in Patent Oppositions and providing technical support to the litigation team through research and analysis of recent cases etc

Other responsibilities include:

• Attending IPR conferences in India and abroad, and effectively representing the firm
• Willingness to conduct seminars, workshops and orientation programs to elicit interest towards the firm and create IP awareness
• Contributing to writing articles on behalf of the firm in various journals & magazines
• Participating in and later conducting internal knowledge/resource sharing sessions held by the firm
• Willingness to contribute to the firm s newsletter
• Assistance in tracking and meeting deadlines set by Senior Management
• Utilizing and updating data in the firm s IP Management System
• Positions at the Group Leader level are client facing and Group
• Leaders would be required to report to Senior Management. Individuals with lesser experience will report to the Group Leaders in their particular technical field.