KEY RESPONSIBILITIES : Patent Prosecution: Handle all aspects of patent prosecution, including responding to office actions and ensuring timely filings. Patent Drafting: Draft clear, concise, and comprehensive patent applications, ensuring accurate and thorough disclosure of inventions. Expert Claim Analysis: Demonstrate a deep understanding and precise interpretation of patent claim language, and exhibit proficiency in both analysing existing claims and drafting new, strategic claims. Patentability Search : Screening invention disclosures and conducting patentability searches independently to assess the novelty and inventiveness of inventions. Assist the Intellectual Property Manager in planning, execution, and monitoring of various IP-related projects and initiatives while providing support on various ad-hoc IP-related tasks. Effectively communicate and coordinate with external law firms regarding patent prosecution, drafting, filings, and other IP-related matters. ESSENTIAL SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS: Patent Prosecution Skills: Comprehensive knowledge of US, EP, PCT, and global patent legal frameworks, coupled with a demonstrated ability to expertly draft responses to Office Actions from diverse patent jurisdictions. Patent Drafting Skills: Demonstrated ability to rapidly and comprehensively understand complex concepts related to artificial intelligence, machine learning, image processing, robotics software, and related robotic technologies. The candidate must possess the ability to effectively draft both provisional and non-provisional patent applications describing these complex technologies Patent Search Skills: Proven ability to perform comprehensive patent searches using various databases and patent analytics tools to conduct patentability assessments. Strong proficiency in MS Excel, MS Visio, PowerPoint and related software applications, including patent search & analytics tool. IP Administration: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for all IP assets (patents, trademarks, designs) using designated tools. Track critical deadlines and ensure timely actions through meticulous record management. Provide stakeholders with clear and accessible reports on the status of the IP portfolio. OTHER PREFERRED SKILLS: Familiarity with trademark and design filings is a plus. Familiarity with any IP docketing software is a plus. Familiarity in working with AutoCAD/Adobe Illustrator or any other design software would be an added advantage. DESIRED ATTRIBUTES: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to take feedback positively and use it to enhance performance. Strong organizational and multitasking capabilities. Ability to work independently and under pressure. Proactive learner with a strong desire to adapt to evolving requirements. Team-oriented and driven. QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE: 2-6 years of relevant experience in intellectual property, with a strong emphasis on patent drafting, prosecution, and patentability searches. Educational background in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics or Instrumentation (preferred).