Associate - Managed Services Prep & Pros - IN
Remote · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India or Gurugram, Haryana, India
Job Summary
Patent Prosecution Associate responsible for handling a global in-house patent function with duties spanning patent prosecution activities in major jurisdictions (US, India, EP, PCT), coordinating with partner law firms, addressing PTO objections/rejections, and supporting senior team members. Requires collaboration with onsite and remote global teams, strong written/verbal communication, attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Word/Outlook/Excel. Relevant BE/BTech/MTech in CS or ECE/EEE and 1–3 years of experience in patent prosecution.
Required Qualifications
- B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech. – Computer Science Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
- Registered patent agent is a plus.
- 1 – 3 years’ experience prosecuting patent applications at a top tier law firm/IP service provider or as an in-house patent professional.
- At least 1 year of experience in patent prosecution activities, including (but not limited to) responding to office actions, FERs, examination reports, and opposition proceedings.
- Excellent understanding of US, EP, and India patent laws.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with other professionals in the legal department and business teams.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and effectively manage competing priorities.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Detail-oriented with excellent judgment and analytical skills.
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks - dynamic, and action-orientated, which meets deadlines and makes it happen.
- Ability to work collaboratively with onsite and/or virtual global teams.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and related software programs.
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