Lead Associate - Patent Drafting (Apply in 3 Minutes)

Company Profile :

Hourglass Research is a leading Intellectual Property services firm with offices in San Jose, California and Bangalore, India. The company provides US Patent Drafting & Prosecution, Patent Analytics & Licensing services to multinational companies and startups. Over the past 14 years, Hourglass Research has been consistently chosen by Fortune 500 firms for their US patent drafting and analytics assignments.

Role Overview :

You will play a pivotal role in managing US patent drafting initiatives for esteemed technology companies and industry experts across diverse sectors including Software, AI / ML, Wireless Communication, Networking, and Semiconductors. Your primary responsibility will be to facilitate innovation roadmaps and safeguard intellectual property through meticulous drafting and prosecution of patent applications.

Job Description :

• Independently carry out US patent drafting assignments, ensuring alignment with clients' innovation strategies
• Conduct inventor interviews, manage email correspondence, and actively participate in attorney calls to facilitate effective communication and alignment between stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with the team, providing guidance, reviewing work, and ensuring deliverables meet client expectations in terms of quality and timelines
• Stay abreast of evolving USPTO / MPEP case laws and regulatory changes, imparting knowledge to the team and ensuring compliance in all patent-related activities

Desired Skillset :

Education / Experience :

Join our team and be at the forefront of innovation, shaping the future of technology through strategic patent drafting and protection.

Hourglass provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.