Patent Associate

Job Descriptions:

• Should have excellent analytical abilities, excellent writing skills, and a keen interest in learning new technologies and conducting research and conceptual development of inventions.
• A keen interest in science, technology and intellectual property is required.
• Strong analytical skills with a thorough understanding of the technology domain.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability in creative and persuasive writing.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
• Searching, analysing, compiling technical and patent information.
• Any certifications or additional courses or training (in Intellectual Property or otherwise) would be a plus.

Role: Patent Associate

Industry Type: Legal

Functional Area: Technical Analysis and Drafting

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Role Category: Techno-legal Operations

Role & responsibilities

1. Required to analyse patentability aspects of different technical subject matters.

2. Required to have ability to read, research, and understand technical subject matter, especially in Computer Science, Electronics, Communication and Mechanical fields. The candidate is required to have basic understanding of these fields.

3. Required to be involved in searching, drafting patent applications, filing and prosecuting patent applications and other patent research activities.

4. In addition, the candidate should be keenly interested in learning new things on daily basis to update or build technical knowledge.

5. Required to understand client requirements, scope of work and apply patent law to prepare deliverables using specific requirements.

6. Required to diligently maintain delivery deadlines for client deliverables and/or statutory requirements.

7. Other activities include participating in internal organizational activities, participating in conferences, and other knowledge-based events.

Preferred candidate profile

Education

UG: B.E./B.Tech (CS, IT, Mechanical, Electronics)/BCA/B.Sc. (Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science)

PG: M.E./M.Tech (CS, IT, Mechanical, Electronics)/MCA/M.Sc. (Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science)

Experience Required:
0 to 3 years relevant/industry experience.