Interesting Job Opportunity: Bert Labs - Lead - Intellectual Property Rights

Bert Labs; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bert Labs in Bengaluru seeks an IPR Lead to guide intellectual property strategy, advise stakeholders and drive patent initiatives across cutting-edge AI, IoT and embedded technologies.

You will manage invention disclosures, coordinate with external counsel, conduct prior art searches and lead international filings.

The role requires deep knowledge of Indian and international patent regimes and a track record of successful IP leadership in tech companies.

Qualifications

• Proven IP leadership experience in technology or IP law firms.
• Experience leading IP at major tech companies.
• Strong background in AI, IoT and related technologies.
• Fluent with Indian and international patent laws and regimes.
• Experience interacting with examiners and conducting hearings.

Responsibilities

• Process invention disclosures and prosecute patent applications.
• Plan, scope, estimate and track project plans within deadlines.
• Handle patent searches, analyze prior art and draft filings.
• Respond to examination reports and attend hearings before Indian Patent Office.
• Coordinate international filings and liaise with external counsel and inventors.
• Manage day-to-day maintenance, docketing and IP portfolio coordination.

Skills

IPR leadership

AI/IPR expertise

Patent strategy

Stakeholder influence

Analytical skills

Education

Engineering degree (B.E./B.Tech) or higher

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in law (LLB/LLM)

Certified Patent Agent

Advanced AI/IoT/embedded tech background

Job description

Brief About Bert Labs
Bert Labs is an International Award‑Winning AI Innovation Company founded in 2017. With a 300 % year‑on‑year growth rate, we project USD 1 billion in global revenue by 2028‑29. We deliver business transformation across industries, delivering millions of dollars in energy and production cost savings, and reducing carbon footprints for over 100 clients worldwide.

We lead ClimateTech by tackling complex sustainability challenges through advanced AI, deep neural networks, reinforcement learning, distributed computing and IoT solutions. Our platform supports energy efficiency, net zero, and production improvements. We file 4‑5 patents monthly (50‑60 annually) and plan to reach 400 patents by FY 2027‑28. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and do not discriminate on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other legally protected status.

Role

Bert Labs IPR Lead will advise, inform and execute intellectual property strategies, building culture and influencing stakeholders with deep IP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Process invention disclosures, determine appropriate IP protection strategies and prosecute patent applications that thoroughly protect all Bert Labs inventions.
• Conduct studies for internal IPR projects, plan, scope, estimate, track and implement project plans within deadlines.
• Handle patent searches, analyze prior art, draft filings, prosecute, provide freedom‑to‑operate opinions and manage allied matters.
• Respond to examination reports and office actions and attend hearings at the Indian Patent Office independently.
• Assist in patent oppositions and provide technical support to the litigation team through research and analysis of recent cases.
• Make patent‑filing decisions and coordinate international filing and prosecution, patent analysis and claim charting with inventors and the CEO.
• Coordinate with external patent counsel for filings and prosecutions, and oversee inventor meetings.
• Liaise with government bodies and industry organizations to frame IPR policies and create IPR awareness.
• Manage day‑to‑day maintenance, docketing and legal services infrastructure for the IP portfolio.

Qualifications

• 6 – 12 years of proven IPR leadership experience at technology or IP law firms.
• Experience leading IP at companies such as Bosch, Siemens, Samsung, Honeywell, ABB, Microsoft, Adobe, Broadcom, Qualcomm, IBM, Amazon, Oracle, Google, Apple, Meta, Mitsubishi, Schneider Electric, Johnson Control.
• Experience at leading IP law firms including Remfry & Sagar, K&S Partners, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, AZB & Partners, Khaitan & Co, Anand and Anand, Laxmikumaran and Sridharan, RK Dewan & Co, Kochhar & Co, Khurana & Khurana.
• Engineering, Master’s or Doctorate from IITs, BITS, NITs, Jadavpur, DTU or top international institutes (USA, Europe, UK, NUS).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in law (LLB/LLM) from a premium law school in India, USA, EU, UK or Singapore.
• Certified Patent Agent.
• Excellent understanding of AI, IoT, embedded electronics and related technologies.
• Strong analytical skills for prior art, claim drafting and amendment.
• Deep knowledge of Indian patent laws and experience interacting with examiners and conducting hearings.
• Knowledge of U.S., EU, Singapore and U.K. patent laws and experience with international exams and hearings.