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Job Title: Patent Executive Location: Cuffe Parade Job Type: Full-time Department: Legal / Intellectual Property (IPR) Reporting To: IP Manager / Head Legal & Compliance Position Overview: We are looking for a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Patent Executive to support our Legal team in managing patent-related activities. The ideal candidate will assist in patent drafting, filing, prosecution, and portfolio management, ensuring protection of the company’s innovations and intellectual assets. Key Responsibilities: Conduct prior art searches, freedom-to-operate (FTO) analyses, and patentability assessments. Assist in drafting and filing patent applications (provisional and complete specifications). Coordinate with patent attorneys, inventors, and R&D teams for technical inputs and application review. Track and manage patent prosecution processes in India and globally. Maintain accurate records of patent filings, timelines, office actions, and responses. Monitor patent annuities, renewals, and legal deadlines. Conduct competitive patent landscape analysis and generate IP reports. Support in handling IP audits, due diligence, and enforcement activities when required. Keep updated on patent laws, procedures, and best practices. Requirements: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science, Engineering, or Law. PG Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights / Patent Law (preferred). 1–3 years of relevant experience in patent-related work. Familiarity with Indian Patent Office (IPO) procedures, WIPO/PCT systems, and USPTO filings. Strong analytical, research, and documentation skills. Proficiency in using patent databases (e.g., Espacenet, Patentscope, Derwent, etc.). Preferred Skills: Knowledge of trademark and design filings (optional). Experience working with R&D teams or innovation-driven industries (pharma, biotech, engineering, etc.). Certification from a recognized IPR training institute or government body (e.g., RGNIIPM, WIPO).
