Conducts patentability, invalidity, FTO, landscape, and prior-art searches; drafts provisional and complete patent specifications for Indian, US, and European jurisdictions; manages patent prosecution matters, attends Patent Office hearings, and prepares pre-grant and post-grant oppositions.
Position: Patent Associate
Experience: 3–4 Years
Key Responsibilities:
Searches:
Patentability Search
Invalidity Search
Freedom to Operate (FTO) Search
Patent Landscape Search
Other prior-art related searches
Drafting:
Drafting of Provisional Specifications
Drafting of Complete Specifications
Experience in IN / US / EP patent drafting
Prosecution:
Handling patent prosecution matters in IN / US / EP jurisdictions
Attending hearings before the Patent Office
Drafting pre-grant and post-grant oppositions
Requirements
Qualifications:
Registered Indian Patent Agent (mandatory)
Law degree preferred
Educational Qualification:
B.E./B.Tech in Computer Engineering / Electronics & Telecommunication (ENTC) / Information Technology / Artificial Intelligence / Data Science
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