Manager- Patent Drafting and Prosecution

Job Title : Manager – Patent Drafting & Prosecution

Location : Bangalore

Employment Type : Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Manager – Patent Drafting & Prosecution with 5–8 years of prior experience at a law firm or IP service company. The candidate should have a strong technical background (preferably in Computer Science / IT) and proven expertise in drafting patent applications and preparing office action responses across major jurisdictions, including the US, Europe, and India. He / she should be a registered patent agent. The role also requires managing and mentoring a small team of patent professionals while ensuring the highest standards of quality and client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Patent Drafting & Prosecution
• Independently draft high-quality patent applications in US, EP, and India.
• Prepare and review responses to office actions from the USPTO, EPO, and Indian Patent Office.
• Ensure all work meets jurisdiction-specific legal and technical requirements.
• Project & Team Management
• Manage and guide a team of 3–4 Sr. Associates / Associates on drafting and prosecution assignments.
• Review drafts prepared by team members, providing detailed feedback to improve quality.
• Oversee project timelines, workload distribution, and delivery commitments.
• Client Engagement
• Collaborate with inventors, in-house counsel, and R&D teams to capture technical inventions.
• Provide strategic advice on patentability, prosecution, and portfolio development.
• Maintain strong client communication and ensure client satisfaction.
• Quality & Process Development
• Establish and implement best practices for patent drafting and prosecution.
• Provide training and mentorship to team members for professional growth.
• Continuously improve processes for efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.

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