Key Responsibilities :
- Protection of IP Assets :
- Harvest and evaluate invention disclosures.
- Conduct novelty and prior art searches.
- Draft, file, and prosecute patents.
- Register, enforce, maintain, and defend trademarks.
- Draft and review IP-related agreements.
- Identify and act against IP infringements.
- Patent Risk Management :
- Conduct patent landscaping and Freedom to Operate (FTO) analysis.
- Mitigate IP risks related to product launches.
- Evaluate competitor patents and IP intelligence.
- Participate in opposition / invalidation actions and due diligence.
- Study market exclusivity (e.g., SPC, NCE).
- Scientific Information Management :
- Retrieve and analyze patent and scientific data.
- Keep stakeholders updated on legal / IP developments.
- Support R&D with IP counselling, white space analysis, and patentability assessments.
- Training and Awareness :
- Conduct IP awareness training for R&D and technical teams.
- Support patent filing across jurisdictions (US, EP, PCT, IN, etc.).
Skills Required : Functional :
Expertise in patent / trademark law across multiple jurisdictions.Strong drafting and analytical skills.Communication and stakeholder management.Technical :
Patent searching (infringement, FTO, patentability).Patent drafting and prosecution (response to FERs, hearings).Trademark filing and prosecution.Familiarity with patent databases and data mining tools.Behavioral :
Highly disciplined and analytical.Strong time management and work ethic.Qualifications :
Minimum : M.Sc / B.Tech in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, or Polymer Technology.Preferred :PG Diploma in Intellectual Property and Patents.Registered Patent and Trademark Agent.Degree in Law.Skills Required
Patent Prosecution, Due Diligence, Intellectual Property, Risk Management, Data Mining