Patent Agent / Associate at S. Majumdar & Co.

Lawlit; New Delhi; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

S. Majumdar & Co. in New Delhi invites a Patent Agent / Associate to strengthen its Patents Team. The role focuses on drafting and prosecuting high-value electronics, software, and electromechanical inventions for domestic and international clients.

You will handle end-to-end patent filings, respond to FERs and Office Actions, participate in hearings before the Controller of Patents, and mentor junior colleagues in a fast-paced, on-site environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years hands-on experience in patent drafting and prosecution.
• Degree in Electronics, Software, CS, or Electromechanical Engineering.
• Registered Patent Agent with the Indian Patent Office; LL.B. preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patent Drafting: Draft and file provisional and complete patent specifications across electronics, software, and electromechanical domains.
• Patent Prosecution: Handle end-to-end prosecution before the IPO; respond to FERs and Office Actions.

Skills

Patent drafting

Prosecution strategy

Client communication

Education

Registered Patent Agent

Electronics/CS/Eng degree

LL.B. degree

Job description

Are you an ambitious patent professional looking to elevate your career at one of India's premier full-service Intellectual Property law firms? S. Majumdar & Co. is inviting talented and forward-thinking professionals to join its distinguished Patents Team in New Delhi as a Patent Agent / Associate.

About the Opportunity

This is a strategic, high-impact role tailored for professionals with a solid technical foundation and a refined command of patent prosecution. Operating at the cutting edge of technological innovation and IP jurisprudence, you will be instrumental in protecting high-value inventions for domestic and international clients.

Practice Area & Work Mode

• Practice Area: Patent Prosecution (Electronics, Software, Electromechanical)
• Location: New Delhi (On-site)
• Experience: 3-5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE)

Key Responsibilities

• Patent Drafting: Conceptualize, draft, and file robust provisional and complete patent specifications across electronics, software, and electromechanical domains.
• Patent Prosecution: Handle end-to-end prosecution matters before the Indian Patent Office (IPO), formulating strategic responses to First Examination Reports (FERs) and Office Actions.
• Hearings & Representation: Prepare legal and technical arguments, represent clients, and attend oral hearings before the Controller of Patents.
• Strategic Advisory: Advise innovators, enterprises, and research organizations on prosecution strategy, claim scope optimization, and nuances of the Indian Patents Act, 1970.
• Practice Management: Independently oversee assigned matters, interface directly with clients, and play a vital role in team development and mentoring.

Candidate Profile & Eligibility

• Experience: 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in patent drafting and prosecution.
• Technical Background: Degree in Electronics, Software, Computer Science, or Electromechanical Engineering.
• Legal Credentials: Registered Patent Agent with the Indian Patent Office; an LL.B. degree is highly preferred.
• Core Competencies: In-depth knowledge of Indian patent law and procedural workflows, sharp analytical acumen, meticulous attention to detail, and exceptional legal drafting skills.