Patent Analyst

As a Patent & Technology Analyst, your role involves conducting various analyses related to patents and technologies. This includes: - Conducting novelty and patentability searches in global patent databases. - Performing freedom to operate (FTO) searches and competitive landscape analyses. - Analyzing technical literature and patent publications to assess infringement risks and innovation potential. In terms of Patent Drafting & Prosecution, your responsibilities will include: - Drafting patent applications in collaboration with inventors and coordinating with external patent counsel. - Supporting responses to office actions and other stages of patent prosecution. For Portfolio Management, you will be expected to: - Assist in maintaining and optimizing the internal patent portfolio, aligning with product and business strategy. - Monitoring competitor IP and providing actionable intelligence to R&D and leadership. Additionally, your role will involve Strategic Collaboration by: - Liaising with internal R&D and engineering teams to identify inventions and ensure timely invention disclosure submissions. - Providing guidance on patent filing strategies to the R&D to strengthen innovation protection in battery cells and related EV technologies. Qualifications required for this position include: - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering, or a Master's degree in Materials Science or Electrochemistry. - Minimum 5 years of experience in patent analysis, drafting, and prosecution support, preferably in energy storage or battery technology domains. - Strong technical understanding of battery cells, electrochemical systems, and related EV technologies. - Proficiency in patent search tools and databases (e.g., Patseer, Derwent, Orbit, Espacenet, USPTO, EPO, etc.). - Demonstrated ability to conduct novelty, FTO, and patentability assessments. - Experience in drafting patent applications and responding to patent prosecution in multiple jurisdictions. Desirable Skills & Attributes for this role include: - A Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Property (PGDIP/IPR) is an advantage but not mandatory. - Excellent analytical and communication skills. - Strong documentation, organizational, and reporting skills. - Ability to work independently as well as cross-functionally with R&D, legal, and strategy teams.,