Patent Associate / Patent Agent

Job highlights

• SKILLS REQUIRED . Self-motivated,proactive hardworking

• Conducting Prior Art searches on paid and free databases.

• Preparing IP opinions (patentability, FTO, invalidity).

• Creating initial understanding of the invention, creating search strategies, executing search strategies.

• 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.

• Drafting and handling response to office actions in India and all other compliance requirements as per the applicable patent law.

• Attending to 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 enforcement activities through research and analysis of recent cases etc

• Patent Application filing and prosecution in India and worldwide including PCT.

• Applying obtaining design registrations in India.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Self-motivated, proactive hardworking. Ability to listen and anticipate.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• High attention to details.
• Proven ability to meet stringent deadlines, adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent knowledge of Indian Patent Laws, USA and EPO Patents laws.