Principal Consultant/Sr Consultant - Preparation & Prosecution

UnitedLex India Pvt Ltd (erstwhile iRunway India Pvt Ltd) is looking for seasoned IP professional :

Position title: Principal Consultant / Sr Consultant - Prep & Pros

Job Location : Gurgaon / Bangalore

Shift timing: 8:30AM 5:30PM

OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Patent Drafting and Prosecution Specialist to join our dynamic team to handle expansive responsibilities related to our clients’ patent portfolio. The primary day to day focus will be on drafting and reviewing patent applications and office actions, and managing paralegal and docketing teams.

Candidates should have strengths in teamwork (internal and external stakeholders), quality control, and problem-solving. They must also have strong interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Candidates should be experienced in working autonomously/remotely from the team/stakeholders but open to seeking advice from senior team members when needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech. – Electrical & Electronics Engineering or Computer Science Engineering or Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Registered patent agent is a plus.
• LL.B. (Hons.) from a reputable law school, is a plus.
• Experience in preparing patent applications and drafting office action responses.
• Excellent understanding of US and EP patent laws.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good people management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with other professionals in the legal department and business teams.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and effectively manage competing priorities.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and direction.
• Ability to resolve ambiguities and provide legal guidance in uncertain situations.
• Strategic thinking to drive efficiencies and provide business advice and solutions.
• Detail-oriented with excellent judgment and analytical skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks - dynamic, and action-orientated, which meets deadlines and makes it happen.
• Ability to work collaboratively with onsite and/or virtual global teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and related software programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drafting and reviewing provisional/non-provisional patent applications for filing in major jurisdictions, including (but not limited to) US, EP and PCT.
• Drafting and reviewing office action responses for filing in major jurisdictions, including (but not limited to) US and EP
• Training team members on preparation and prosecution
• Managing paralegal and docketing teams
• Co-ordinating with partner law firms for patent drafting, filing, and prosecution activities.
• Supporting senior members of the team in their day-to-day activities.
• Performing people management activities, including (but not limited to) performance management, conflict management, etc.
• Performing other related activities as required.