Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Back End Patent Prosecution Associate to join our India-based team. This role focuses on the post-filing stages of patent prosecution, including managing office action responses, IDS filings, portfolio audits, and USPTO compliance. You will work closely with U.S.-based attorneys and paralegals to ensure seamless patent prosecution from filing through allowance and issuance.

Reports To

U.S.-based Partners and Director of Administration

Essential Responsibilities

Document Preparation & Quality Control
- Prepare, proofread, and edit draft patent documents for accuracy and compliance
- Finalize patent documents for attorney review
- Review and verify claim language, citations, and technical specifications
- Ensure all documents comply with USPTO formatting requirements
- Audit previously filed documents to identify errors and maintain quality standards

Patent Prosecution Support
- Conduct legal and technical research related to office action responses
- Prepare Information Disclosure Statements (IDS)



and other prosecution documents
- Handle requests for formal drawings and certified copies from USPTO

Portfolio Management & Docketing
- Audit and manage patent portfolios to ensure compliance throughout prosecution
- Monitor client dockets and track upcoming deadlines
- Collaborate with U.S.-based docketing team to maintain current and accurate records
- Flag critical deadlines and ensure timely responses
- Maintain organized electronic filing systems for all client matters

Administrative Support
- Maintain confidentiality of all client matters and proprietary information
- Organize and maintain electronic document management systems
- Support attorneys with various patent prosecution tasks as needed
- Adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple matters simultaneously

Required Qualifications

Education
- LLB degree or equivalent legal qualification required

Experience
- Minimum 3 years of solid patent prosec

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