IP Counsel

Role description

An IP Counsel is expected to collaborate closely with inventors to identify and develop patentable innovations. The role involves preparing comprehensive applications by drafting detailed patent documents that include precise claims and thorough descriptions while ensuring all necessary information is clearly articulated as per the patent act. The IP Counsel should conduct prior art research to establish the uniqueness of innovations and stay updated on relevant patent laws and practices to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Effective communication with internal teams and external attorneys is vital throughout the application process, as is developing strategic plans for national and international patent filings that navigate the complexities of different jurisdictions. Additionally, the IP Counsel will need to prepare and submit responses to any objections or rejections from patent offices and monitor competitors' patent filings to inform and strengthen the company's intellectual property strategy.

1) Intellectual Property Portfolio Development :

• Strategic curation and expansion of IP assets to align with business objectives and market opportunities.

2) Supporting R&D in ideation, creation, and development :

1) Interviewing inventors, conducting Search and Patent drafting

2) Patent Audit :

3) Patent Searches (State of the Art, FTO, Invalidity, etc.)

4) Responding to FERs and Office Actions of other jurisdictions,

5) Attending Hearing on Patent matters

6) Managing IP management tool AQX Corporate

7) Negotiating Research Contracts & NDAs with various Research partners :

8) IP awareness sessions :

Other details

B. Tech. / M. tech / MSc. / PhD / Research Fellows

Registered Patent Agents / LLB / LLM in IP law preferred.

Skills Required

Patent Drafting