Technology and Patent Analyst

Job Description

We have a new opening for professionals in the field of Patent Law and Practice with technical background in: 

• Chemistry, Polymer, Material Science, Chemical Engineering (Masters/Engineering degree)

We are seeking candidates with a strong academic background and at least 5 plus years of work experience from a reputable consulting firm, or in-house department. The candidate needs to be enthusiastic and keen on learning niche domains and cutting-edge technologies, product portfolios and landscapes to assist in patent/IP insight generation/related matters. Candidates must be detail oriented and have strong written and verbal English-language skills.

Candidates must have strong experience in IP Data Analysis and Insight extraction, Data Presentation, Counseling inventors for identification of inventions and appropriate scoping of whitespaces, Technology and IP Portfolio Analysis, Benchmarking, assessing technology development roadmap and mega trends. Candidates need to work proactively and in close collaboration with in-house team/stakeholders across the IP group function and R&D and business communities to draw alignment on business strategy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The candidate will carry out the following typical tasks:

• Review invention disclosures; conduct novelty evaluation . Product/technology clearance and freedom to operate evaluation (FTO/RTM);.
• Analyze competitive patent and non-patent literature to provide insight in a given field of product/technology and landscape research, state-of-the-art research.
• Patent Portfolio Analysis and SWOT. Industry and competition benchmarking on technology and IP
• Provide Strategic Recommendation to support business growth and innovation.
• Create innovation and strategy insights through patent research involving IP holdings in the industry and relevant product/solution activities of players.
• Periodic Publication of insights for business and R&D community.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, technology advancements and market trends. Identification of risks and opportunities.
• Prepare IP/Patent Due diligence studies for given business scenarios.

SKILLS

• Possess excellent research and analytical skills
• Understanding of drivers of digital technologies and businesses. Strong grip on business strategies and knowledge about competitive advantages is desirable. 
• Able to exercise judgment and to form effective legal/technical plan aligned with business strategy
• Ability to critically analyze complex information and think laterally and data visualization for clear and concise articulation of the insight.
• Solidly understand the substantive and procedural patent laws in major jurisdictions
• Have an excellent command of the English language and the ability to clearly and concisely communicate orally and in writing.
• Able to drive efficiencies within the role and to be a trusted member within the function and among peers.
• Enhance industry-specific understanding, monitoring news, publications and assist in establishing links with  market dynamics. .
• Able to collaborate and engage with team members and any other relevant stakeholders.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.