Analyst - Patent Prosecution

Evalueserve; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Evalueserve is seeking a dedicated IP professional to draft patent applications and manage responses to Office Actions for US and India filings. You will also conduct prior-art searches and coordinate with clients to ensure quality and compliance.

The role requires strong English communication, analytical skills, and familiarity with patent databases and IP laws across jurisdictions. This position is based in Gurugram, India with a focus on innovative technologies.

Qualifications

• Experience drafting patent applications and claims.
• Experience drafting responses to Office Actions in US/India.
• Conducting prior-art searches and preparing reports.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Patent Application Drafting (US/India): inventors, claims, description, drawings.
• Drafting responses to Office Actions: analyze references and craft arguments.
• Patent Search: perform prior-art searches and prepare reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent English writing

Communication

Presentation skills

IP law knowledge

Client management

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Masters in Automobile Engineering

Bachelors in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Patent databases

Job description

Elevate Your Impact Through Innovation and Learning

Evalueserve is a global leader in deliveringinnovative and sustainable solutions to a diverse range of clients, includingover 30% of Fortune 500 companies. Clients include Amazon, Deutsche Bank,Johnson & Johnson, McDonald's, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, Nestl, NovoNordisk, and Procter & Gamble. With a presence in more than 45 countriesacross five continents, we excel in leveraging state-of-the‑art technology,artificial intelligence, and unparalleled subject matter expertise to elevateour clients' business impact and strategic decision‑making.

Our team of over 4,500+ talented professionalsoperate in 45 countries, including major centers in India, China, Chile,Romania, and North America. Evalueserve is proud to be recognized as a GreatPlace To Work , offering a dynamic, growth-oriented, and open culture thatprioritizes a flexible work‑life balance, diverse and inclusive teams, andequal opportunities for all.

Watch this to understand what it meansto Elevate Your Impact at Evalueserve!

Important responsibilities in this role will include:

• Patent Application Drafting (for filing in US and India) Understanding invention disclosures related to various technical domains (Mechanical), determining novelty of invention based on comparison with known prior art, conducting inventor interviews, drafting patent application (including claims, detailed description, drawings), reviewing patent application drafted by team members, and mentoring team members for drafting patent application.
• Drafting response to Office Action (for US applications) Analyzing patent application and references cited in office action, determining differences between the patent application and cited references, formalizing strategies to respond on various objections/rejections (101, 102, 103, 112) in office action, amending claims and/or writing arguments to differentiate patent application from the cited references, reviewing office action responses prepared by other team members, and mentoring team members for drafting office action response
• Patent Search: Understanding invention disclosures and conducting a prior‑art search to identify key prior-arts and preparing the search reports.

Skills were looking for:

• Strong analytical skills with thorough understanding of the technology domain
• Excellent written and verbal communication (in English) with particular ability in creative and persuasive writing
• Excellent comprehension and presentation skills
• Responsible attitude and ability to complete tasks in a timely manner
• Well-developed interpersonal and active listening skills
• Prior experience of drafting patent applications and/or office action responses and independent client management is preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of IP laws of various countries, various patent databases, technical domains with respect to educational background
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word,
• Any certifications of additional courses or trainings (in Intellectual Property or otherwise) would be a plus

Education and Experience:

Professionals with PhD, Masters, Bachelors degree in:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Automobile Engineering
• Industrial Engineering

With relevant work experience in either core industry or IP space are eligible

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