About Horiant IP

Horiant IP is an intellectual property services and strategic advisory firm supporting businesses,innovators, research organizations and international IP professionals in protecting, managing and commercializing intellectual property.

Our services span patents, trademarks, industrial designs, copyright, IP intelligence and strategic advisory. We work with Indian and international clients across diverse industries and technologies.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Patent Paralegal to support patent filing, prosecution administration, docketing and coordination for Indian and international patent matters. The role involves preparing filing documents, tracking statutory deadlines, maintaining matter records and coordinating with clients, inventors and foreign associates.

The candidate will work closely with patent attorneys and patent agents. All legal advice, substantive patent drafting and filing decisions will remain under the supervision of qualified professionals.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and check patent filing documents, prescribed forms, powers of attorney, declarations, assignments, proof-of-right documents and other supporting papers for professional review.

- Assist with Indian provisional, complete, convention and PCT national phase applications, including document collation, data verification, e-filing support and acknowledgement checks.

- Maintain accurate patent dockets and monitor filing, examination, response, publication, renewal and other procedural deadlines; escalate upcoming actions promptly.

- Coordinate prosecution administration, including First Examination Reports, office-action records, hearing notices, client instructions and submissions prepared by patent professionals.





- Communicate with applicants, inventors, clients, foreign associates and internal teams to obtain signatures, priority documents, technical inputs and missing information.

- Monitor application status through official patent databases and portals; organize correspondence, official receipts, prosecution histories and matter files.

- Prepare matter-status updates, filing checklists, fee notes and progress reports; coordinate with accounts on official fees and billing information.

- Support quality checks, confidentiality controls and standardized workflows across the firm’s patent portfolio.

Required Qualifications & Skills

- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Science, Engineering, Commerce, Business Administration or a related discipline; relevant paralegal training is an advantage.

- 1–3 years of hands-on experience in patent paralegal work, IP docketing, patent prosecution support or patent filing operations.

- Working understanding of Indian patent filing and prosecution procedures, relevant documents, forms and statutory time limits.

- Experience using the Indian Patent Office e-filing portal and patent-status databases; familiarity with WIPO PATENTSCOPE or PCT processes is desirable.

- Robust document-management skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Workspace or similar tools.





- Excellent attention to detail, deadline management, written English and professional email communication.

- Ability to coordinate multiple live matters while maintaining confidentiality, accuracy and a reliable audit trail.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with the following exposure will have an advantage:

- Working in a patent law firm, IP consultancy or corporate IP department.

- Experience with PCT national phase entries, foreign associate correspondence or multi-jurisdiction patent matters.

- Exposure to official-fee calculations, renewal tracking, patent prosecution reports or IP docketing software.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Accuracy and completeness of filing documents and matter records.

- Timely docketing, reminders and escalation of statutory deadlines.

- Quality and responsiveness of client and foreign associate coordination.

- Turnaround time on filing support, status updates and assigned tasks.

- Adherence to quality control, confidentiality and internal operating procedures.

What We Offer

- Practical exposure to Indian and cross-border patent filing and prosecution matters.

- Direct collaboration with experienced patent attorneys and patent agents.

- Professional development in IP operations, docketing and international coordination.

- Salary of 20,000– 30,000 per month with opportunities for career progression. ₹ ₹

How to Apply

Interested candidates may send their updated résumé, current CTC, expected CTC and notice period to:

Email: [email protected]

Subject: Application – Patent Paralegal

Website: www.horiant.com

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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