Position

Patent Agent

Description

Work Profile- Patent Agent (Engineering and Science)

PQE: 4 – 5 Years

Responsibilities

Conducting interviews with inventors on invention disclosures,
Drafting new patent applications,
Analyzing office actions and preparing responses for IPO, USPTO, EPO, JPO, SIPO, KPO and from other jurisdictions
Conducting hearings before the IPO and interviews with examiners in other jurisdiction,
Formulating and preparing infringement and validity opinions.
Formulating strategies for preparing and handling pre and post grant oppositions before the IPO.
Drafting and filing appeals and conducting hearings before the Intellectual Property Appellate Board.
Managing all right transfer issues such as drafting and filing of assignments deeds, patent license, etc.
Performing prior art searches for various purposes and opinions;

Skill Set Required

Excellent analytical skills and domain area expertise;
in-depth understanding of Indian patent laws and procedures;
working knowledge of filing and prosecution procedures at USPTO, EPO, JPO, etc.
Excellent written and oral communication (in English)
Excellent presentation skills
Self-motivated responsible attitude with ability to complete tasks in a timely manner
Well-developed interpersonal skills and team work
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and other tools.

Educational Qualification

Engineering: B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech, Ph.d (Electronics/ Electricals/ Mechanical/Telecommunication) and Registered Patent Agent

Science: B.Sc/B.Tech/M.Sc/M.Tech/Ph.d (Biotechnology/Chemistry/Pharmaceuticals) and Registered Patent Agent

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