JOB DESCRIPTION

The primary responsibilities include:

- Drafting provisional and non-provisional applications in compliance with USPTO, EPO and PCT rules and requirements.
- Drafting response to Examination reports and Office Actions (India, US) by giving technical arguments (written & verbal) and attending hearings at the Indian Patent Office (in case of registered patent agents)
- Assisting in Patent Oppositions and providing technical support to the litigation team through research and analysis of recent cases etc.
- Conducting inventor interviews and/or scheduling calls with client IP counsel.
- Independently preparing and delivering multiple projects in compliance with internal policies and processes.
- Willingness to work extended hours to meet client requirements.

COMPETENCIES:

- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.




- Strong technical knowledge in the Chemistry domain and proficiency in drafting projects related to other Life Sciences domains.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Visio.
- Knowledge and experience on patent search or patent analytics projects would be an added benefit.
- Self-starter, meticulous with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and other MS office applications.
- Prior knowledge of different patent and non-patent databases is desirable.
- Valuable interpersonal and client management skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- BS in Chemistry with minimum of 10 years of experience in patent draft preparation
- MS or Ph.D. in Chemistry with minimum of 5 years of experience in patent draft preparation

LOCATION:

- Bangalore

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