Patenting Professional - HVAC

About the Company

Blue Star Limited is India’s leading air conditioning and commercial refrigeration company with over eight decades of experience in providing expert cooling solutions. It fulfils the cooling requirements of a large number of corporate, commercial as well as residential customers, as well as offers products such as water purifiers, air purifiers and air coolers. It also provides expertise in allied contracting activities such as electrical, plumbing and fire-fighting services, in order to provide turnkey solutions, apart from execution of specialised industrial projects.

About the Role

The role involves conducting comprehensive prior art searches, managing patent applications, and collaborating with R&D teams to protect innovations while ensuring compliance with IP policies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive prior art searches and prepare analysis reports to identify potential patents for protection.
• Draft, file, and manage patent and design registration applications, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with regulations.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of the IP portfolio, including deadlines for renewals and filings.
• Develop and implement strategies for IP portfolio management and optimization.
• Monitor and evaluate competitor IP activity and market trends to identify potential threats or opportunities.
• Collaborate with R&D and product teams to identify protectable innovations and ensure compliance with IP policies.
• Provide guidance, training and support to R&D teams on IP policies, processes and practices for protecting proprietary information.
• Manage and resolve IP disputes with legal and external agencies, including infringement cases and licensing negotiations.
• Conducting Ideation Workshops and managing Innovation Management process.
• Closely work with IP boutique company.

Qualifications

M. Tech in Mechanical Engineering with 4+ years of relevant experience in providing Patenting solutions in the HVAC industry

Required Skills

• In-depth knowledge of patents, trademarks, copyright, and trade secret laws and regulations.
• Expertise in conducting prior art searches, freedom-to-operate analyses, and competitor IP landscape assessments.
• Expertise in drafting patent applications and IP-related agreements, legal documents, and correspondence with authorities.
• Ability to assess potential IP risks and opportunities, providing insights to guide strategic decisions.
• Expertise with tools for managing IP portfolios and tracking deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports and conveying legal concepts clearly.

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.