Patent Attorney

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Conduct patentability searches and analyze prior art to determine the novelty and patentability of inventions.
• Draft, review, and prosecute patent applications before domestic and international patent offices.
• Collaborate with inventors, engineers, and technical experts to understand and document the invention details accurately.
• Provide legal counsel and strategic advice on patent matters to internal stakeholders.
• Conduct patent infringement analysis and prepare opinions on the validity and enforceability of patents.
• Assist in patent portfolio management, including conducting patent portfolio reviews and developing patent filing strategies.
• Applying for patents from both the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) and the European Patent Office (EPO).
• Monitor and evaluate potential patent infringements and enforce patent rights when necessary.
• Collaborate with outside counsel and manage relationships with external patent attorneys.
• Stay updated with relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends related to patents and intellectual property.
• Support patent litigation efforts by providing technical expertise, conducting legal research, and assisting with document preparation.
• Keeping up-to-date on any deadlines for patent renewal.

Qualification & Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience working as a Patent Attorney, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice before Indian Patent Office (IPO) as a registered patent attorney.
• Strong knowledge of patent laws, regulations, and procedures, both domestically and internationally.