Senior Associate Drafting and Prosecution

The primary responsibilities include drafting provisional and non-provisional patent applications in compliance with USPTO, EPO, and PCT rules. You will be responsible for drafting responses to Examination reports and Office Actions in India and the US, providing technical arguments both in written and verbal form, and attending hearings at the Indian Patent Office if registered as a patent agent. Additionally, you will assist in Patent Oppositions, offer technical support to the litigation team by conducting research and analyzing recent cases, and conducting inventor interviews or scheduling calls with client IP counsel. You will be expected to independently prepare and deliver multiple projects in accordance with internal policies and processes, demonstrating a willingness to work extended hours to meet client requirements. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, along with a strong technical background in the Chemistry domain and proficiency in drafting projects related to other Life Sciences domains. Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Visio is required, and familiarity with patent search or patent analytics projects would be advantageous. You should be a self-starter with meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and proficiency in various MS Office applications. Prior knowledge of different patent and non-patent databases is desirable, along with good interpersonal and client management skills. To qualify for this role, you should have a BS in Chemistry with a minimum of 10 years of experience in patent draft preparation or an MS or Ph.D. in Chemistry with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the same field. This position is based in Bangalore.,