Patent Associate / Patent Agent

JOB DESCRIPTION

Educational Qualification:-B.E/ B.Tech/ B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.E/ MTech/ Ph.D.

PQE-: 1- 3 Years

• 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.

Patent agent would be an added advantage.

Interested candidates may revert to us along with their updated resume & Photographs on hr@ssrana.com or apply through the link below.