Associate - Managed Services Prep And Pros - IN

UnitedLex; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedLex is hiring an Associate - Patent Prosecution to join its Gurgaon/Bangalore team. You will handle patent prosecution across major jurisdictions (US, India, EP, and PCT) and collaborate with global teams to respond to office actions and examination reports.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in patent prosecution, strong communication, and the ability to work autonomously while engaging with senior team members as needed.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech. in CS/EC/EEE or related engineering field.
• Experience prosecuting patent applications in top-tier firms or in-house.
• Strong understanding of US, EP and India patent laws.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work autonomously/remotely with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Handle patent prosecution activities for major jurisdictions (US, India, EP, PCT).
• Understand objections and prepare appropriate responses.
• Coordinate with partner law firms for prosecution tasks.
• Support senior team members in day-to-day activities.
• Work with onsite and virtual global teams.

Skills

Patent prosecution

US/EP/India law

Office actions

Communication skills

multitasking

Remote collaboration

Education

B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech. in CS/EC/EEE

Registered patent agent (plus)

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Associate - Patent Prosecution

Location: Gurgaon/Bangalore

Overall Purpose Of Job

We are seeking a highly motivated patent professional to join our dynamic team to handle expansive responsibilities related to our client's patent portfolio. The primary day to day focus will be on prosecuting patent applications. Candidates should have strengths in teamwork (internal and external stakeholders), quality control, and problem-solving. They must also have strong interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Candidates should be experienced in working autonomously/remotely from the team/stakeholders but open to seeking advice from senior team members when needed.

Requirements

• B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech. – Computer Science Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
• Registered patent agent is a plus.
• 1-3 years' experience prosecuting patent applications at a top tier law firm/IP service provider or as an in-house patent professional.
• At least 1 year of experience in patent prosecution activities, including (but not limited to) responding to office actions, FERs, examination reports, and opposition proceedings.
• Excellent understanding of US, EP, and India patent laws.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other professionals in the legal department and business teams.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and effectively manage competing priorities.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Detail-oriented with excellent judgment and analytical skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks - dynamic, and action-orientated, which meets deadlines and makes it happen.
• Ability to work collaboratively with onsite and/or virtual global teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and related software programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Working for a global in-house patent function.
• Responsible for patent prosecution activities in major jurisdictions, including (but not limited to) US, India, EP and PCT.
• Understanding objections/rejections from PTOs and preparing appropriate responses.
• Co-ordinating with partner law firms for patent prosecution activities.
• Supporting senior members of the team in their day-to-day activities.
• Performing other related activities as required.

Please refer to our Privacy Policy at UnitedLex for information, https://unitedlex.com/privacy-policy/

ISO 27001:2022 is the standard that we follow in this organization, based on this ISO document we have implemented 92 controls in UnitedLex across multiple offices and also with the help of this document we have implemented the Information Security Management System in the Organization

About Us

UnitedLex is a data and professional services company delivering outcomes that create value and competitive advantage for legal and the business. Our business is anchored by a passion for innovation brought to life by a global community of diverse individuals determined to deliver on the promise of data mastery, legal acumen, and human ingenuity.