Senior Associate-Global IP Prosecution (India)

Specifically, the Senior Associate – Global IP Prosecution will

• Manage all email correspondence between clients and associates regarding patent and trademark filings, updates, and inquiries.
• Draft clear, concise, and professional emails for clients and associates, ensuring all relevant details are included.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external associates to gather necessary information and respond to client queries.
• Ensure that all communications are in line with legal and procedural requirements.
• Maintain a clear record of all communications, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution of any issues.
• Updating and maintaining daily dockets and tracker sheet for clients worldwide and following up on patents/designs/ trademarks application filings, prosecution, etc. with clients.
• Updating software databases, formulating and sending emails.
• Assist in quality assurance review for patent filings by noting and referring any errors or omissions during docketing to attorneys.
• Acknowledge emails and assign them to the appropriate team members.
• Follow up with clients, foreign associates, and sales teams as per SOP for upcoming deadlines or pending actions.
• Schedule internal/external meetings and support general IP operations and administration tasks.
• Request quotations, conduct cost negotiations, and maintain correspondence.
• Maintain and regularly update the foreign associate network sheet.
  

Experience

• 2 years +
  

Skills For Success

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication (in English) with particular ability in creative and persuasive writing.
• Well-developed interpersonal and active listening skills.
• Self-Motivated, Positive Attitude and Innovative mindset.
• Strong scientific aptitude and technical knowledge.
• Willingness and openness to learn about new technologies / processes.
  

Technical Skills

• Excellent email writing skills with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and professional manner.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly in legal and technical documentation.
• Prior experience in handling patent or trademark-related communications is preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
• Any certifications of additional courses or trainings (in Intellectual Property or otherwise).
  

Qualifications

• Any Degree, Engineers and LLB candidates will be preferred.
• Any certifications of additional courses or training's (in Intellectual Property or otherwise) would be a plus.
  

Company Information

Elevate

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