Manager - Patent Management - GO/JC/4802/2026

Golden Opportunities; Chennai; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Opportunities in India is seeking a Manager to develop and execute global patent strategies aligned with technology priorities and business objectives. You will lead invention harvesting with cross-functional teams to identify patentable innovations and manage evaluation, filing decisions, and portfolio optimization across jurisdictions.

The role requires extensive experience in patent governance, working with outside counsel, and leadership of IP professionals.

Qualifications

• Significant experience with patent portfolios, prosecution, and governance.
• Strong knowledge of global patent laws, inventorship, ownership, licensing, and prosecution strategies.
• Experience collaborating with outside counsel, managing patent budgets, and advising stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership coaching IP professionals and teams.
• Ownership mindset with focus on impactful outcomes for customers and business.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global patent strategies aligned with technology priorities and business goals.
• Lead invention harvesting with engineering, research, and product teams to identify patentable innovations.
• Manage patent evaluation, prior-art analysis, filing decisions, prosecution activities, and portfolio optimization.
• Oversee patent governance, committees, compliance, and budget oversight.
• Advise stakeholders on ownership, inventorship, AI-related patent considerations and collaboration issues.

Skills

Patent portfolio mgmt

Global patent laws

Outside counsel mgmt

IP governance

Leadership

Education

Law or technical degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Title

Manager

Job Location

Chennai/ Bangalore/ Hyderabad

Work Model

Work from Office

Candidate Expectations

• Total Experience and Relevant Experience: 11 to 14 years
• Candidate Location: Chennai/ Bangalore/ Hyderabad
• Skills – Legal – Patent
• Candidate Industry (BPO / KPO / GBS / GCC / GSS / Captive Shared Services)

Education and Certification

• Qualification: Law degree or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, Telecommunications, Data Science, or another technical discipline

Detailed Job Description (Jd)

Develop and execute global patent strategies aligned with technology priorities, innovation roadmaps, business objectives, competitive positioning, and commercialization goals.

Lead invention harvesting efforts by partnering with engineering, research, innovation, delivery, and product teams to identify and evaluate patentable innovations.

Manage patent evaluation, prior-art analysis, filing decisions, prosecution activities, and portfolio optimization across relevant jurisdictions.

Oversee patent governance, including patent committee processes, approvals, compliance, records management, outside counsel engagement, and budget oversight.

Advise stakeholders on ownership, inventorship, AI-related patent considerations, collaborative innovation matters, and emerging intellectual property developments.

Embrace our vibrant culture by striving for excellence, focusing on meaningful outcomes, and collaborating effectively. Prioritize quality, stay curious, and commit to continuous learning. Take ownership, build relationships, and focus on personal growth to drive business strategy and impactful work.

Key Skills (Mandatory)

• Significant experience managing patent portfolios, patent prosecution, invention evaluation, and intellectual property governance.
• Strong knowledge of global patent laws, patentability analysis, inventorship, ownership, licensing, and prosecution strategies.
• Experience working with outside counsel, managing patent budgets, and advising technology and business stakeholders.
• Strong leadership experience with the ability to coach and develop patent and IP professionals.
• A strong sense of ownership, desire to create meaningful outcomes, and passion for work that serves a greater good for customers, communities, or global challenges.

Good To Have Skills

• Other Specific Remarks Advanced experience supporting AI-enabled and software-based innovations.
• Expertise in computer-implemented inventions and emerging patent trends.
• Experience building and optimizing global patent portfolios within large multinational organizations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex patent matters into practical business recommendations.
• Experience implementing patent operations, dashboards, SOPs, and compliance frameworks.

Additional Requirements

Lead patent strategy, portfolio development, governance, and operational excellence while supporting innovation across the organization.