Patent Specialist/IPR Executive (2-5 yrs)

Key Responsibilities

Patent Management:

- Draft, file, and manage patent applications, conduct searches, and analyze prior art.

- Oversee patent filing, prosecution, and maintenance while liaising with inventors and patent offices.

Patent Prosecution:

- Handle patent objections, respond to office actions, and ensure compliance with deadlines.

IP Portfolio Management:

- Monitor and maintain patent portfolios; enforce patent rights and provide strategic advice.

Infringement and Enforcement:

- Track patent infringements, manage IP litigation, and conduct due diligence for M&As.

Licensing and Commercialization:

- Develop licensing strategies, negotiate agreements, and collaborate on IP commercialization.

IP Strategy and Policy Development:

- Align IP strategies with business goals; draft internal IP policies and educate stakeholders.

Research and Competitor Analysis:

- Stay updated on patent laws; analyze competitors' IP activities.

Qualifications

Education:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or Law.

Experience:

- 2-5 years in IP management, with a focus on patent prosecution and drafting.

- Hands-on experience with patent filings, office actions, and portfolio management.

Skills:

- Technical Expertise: Proficiency in technical fields and ability to translate concepts into patent language.

- Patent Law Knowledge: Familiarity with filing processes (PCT, EPC) and international IP systems.

- Attention to Detail: Precision in drafting and maintaining comprehensive descriptions.

- Communication Skills: Ability to interact with inventors, legal teams, and patent offices effectively.

- Negotiation and Analysis: Competence in licensing discussions and assessing IP value.

- Project Management: Efficient handling of multiple deadlines and filings.