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Intellectual Property Counsel - Hardware/Software Domain - LLB/LLM
Intellectual Property Counsel - Hardware/Software Domain - LLB/LLMInterviewPanel • Bangalore, India
Intellectual Property Counsel - Hardware / Software Domain - LLB / LLM

Intellectual Property Counsel - Hardware / Software Domain - LLB / LLM

InterviewPanel • Bangalore, India
1 day ago
Job description

Intellectual Property - Counsel

Job Title : IP Counsel | Location : Hybrid (Blr)| Function : Legal, IP & Strategy

Experience : 5-10 years (core IP, preferably with hardware / software exposure)

About the Role :

Ultrahuman is seeking an experienced IP Counsel to lead patent and IP strategy across wearables, sensors, algorithms, and health tech. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of deep tech, innovation protection, and IP development. You will help shape Ultrahumans global IP posture-securing our invention pipeline, enabling smart filings, and partnering with external counsel on complex IP initiatives.

Key Responsibilities :

Patent Analysis & Strategy :

  • Evaluate Ultrahuman's patents and invention disclosures across science, hardware, firmware, system architecture, and algorithms.
  • Interpret and map patent claims to align with product and business strategy.
  • Assess third-party IP for clearance, design-around options, or invalidity positions.

Claim Charting & Evidence Mapping :

  • Develop detailed claim charts for internal analysis and external enforcement or defense.
  • Work with engineering teams to gather technical data, prior art, and evidence of use.

    • Patent Drafting & Global Prosecution :

  • Collaborate with inventors and external counsel to draft and prosecute patents in key jurisdictions.
  • Oversee filings, manage responses to office actions, and ensure continuity of rights globally.

    • IP Disputes & External Counsel Support :

  • Support cross-border IP matters, including pre-litigation analysis, enforcement strategy, and procedural coordination.
  • Help build legal arguments, manage technical exhibits, and guide litigation communications.

    • Internal Advisory & IP Operations :

  • Advise product and R&D teams on FTO, IP clearance, and patentability.
  • Contribute to internal IP policies, invention harvesting, and investor-facing Law degree and bar registration; LLM or IP specialization preferred.
  • 5-10 years in patent law (prosecution + disputes); experience in health tech or consumer electronics preferred.
  • Proven expertise in patent drafting and claim interpretation.
  • Claim charting experience is a must.
  • Familiarity with US, EP, and Indian patent systems; strong understanding of global IP workflows.
  • Technical fluency in electronics, sensors, signal processing, or embedded systems.
  • Excellent writing, communication, and document precision skills.
  • Strong strategic instincts; able to operate independently in fast-moving environments.

    • Bonus Skills :

    Experience with PTAB, EPO opposition, or pre-litigation IP enforcement.

    Prior work with startups or high-growth tech companies.

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