Intellectual Property Rights_Navi Mumbai

Teamlease Digital Private Ltd.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Teamlease Digital Private Ltd. in Mumbai seeks an experienced Intellectual Property leader to drive the organization’s IP strategy, manage portfolios, and safeguard innovations across R&D, product development, and regulatory efforts.

The role partners with formulation scientists, packaging engineers, and legal counsel to optimize freedom-to-operate, monitor infringements, and ensure compliance with Indian and international IP laws (IN/US/EP/PCT).

Qualifications

• Education in chemical sciences with IP specialization or experience in IP in chemical/pharma HPC sectors.
• Minimum 8 years in IPR with focus on chemical/pharma HPC industries.
• Experience drafting, filing, prosecuting patents and managing IP portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IP strategy and portfolio protections across R&D, product development and regulatory teams.
• Conduct FTO searches, patent landscape analysis and monitor competitor IP.
• Draft and review IP-related agreements and ensure compliance with Indian and international IP laws.
• Advise on IP strategy during product development and provide awareness training.

Skills

Patent law

IP prosecution

Patent databases

Analytical skills

Drafting

Communication

Regulatory frameworks

Education

M.Sc./Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or Polymer Science

IPR PG Diploma or Registered Patent Agent (India)

Tools

Patseer

SciFinder

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Department: R&D / Legal

Industry: Personal Care, Beauty and Homecare

Job Purpose:

To lead and manage the organizations intellectual property strategy, ensuring robust

protection of innovations and know-how. The role supports R&D, product

development, and regulatory teams by mitigating IP risks and enhancing the

companys competitive edge in the sector.

Key Responsibilities:

1. IP Protection & Portfolio Management

• Identify, evaluate, and protect inventions through drafting, filing, and prosecuting

patents and securing grants aligned with organizations strategy.

• Manage and track patent renewals aligned with Product management strategy.


• Monitor and defend against IP infringements and third-party challenges.

2. IP Risk Management

• Conduct Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) and patentability searches.


• Perform IP landscaping and white space analysis to guide R&D.


• Evaluate competitor IP and develop counter-strategies.

3. Legal & Compliance

• Draft and review IP-related agreements: NDAs, licensing, MTAs, and collaboration

contracts.

• Ensure compliance with Indian and international IP laws (IN, US, EP, PCT, CN).


• Liaise with external legal counsel and patent attorneys.

4. Strategic IP Advisory

• Advise R&D and marketing teams on IP strategy during product development.


• Conduct IP awareness and training sessions for internal stakeholders.


• Maintain IP databases and generate reports for management.

5. Scientific & Technical Support

• Collaborate with formulation scientists and packaging engineers to identify

patentable innovations.

• Use scientific databases and tools for literature and prior art searches.

Qualifications:

• Education: M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Polymer Science, or related field.


• Preferred: PG Diploma in IPR or Registered Patent Agent (India).


• Experience: Minimum 8 years in IPR, preferably in the chemical, pharma, or HPC

industry.

Key Skills:

• Strong understanding of patent law and IP prosecution.


• Experience with patent databases (e.g., Patseer, SciFInder).


• Excellent analytical, drafting, and communication skills.


• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks in the FMCG/HPC sector.

Regular office timings from 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday working

Preferred candidate profile