Patent Associate

Angel and Genie; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Angel and Genie in Bengaluru is seeking a detail-oriented Patent Associate with a strong technical background to join our IP team. You will work with clients and senior attorneys on patent drafting, prosecution, and advisory services across CS, IT, ECE, and Electrical domains.

The role involves drafting claims and specifications, evaluating complex engineering concepts, and supporting client and office actions with a solid understanding of patent law and the Indian Patent Act.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in CS, IT, ECE, or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience: 1 to 4 years of hands-on experience in patent prosecution or drafting.
• Technical Foundation: Strong domain expertise in your core engineering field.
• Analytical Mindset: Excellent academic record with sharp problem-solving abilities.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Patent Prosecution: Assist in preparing and drafting responses to FER and managing Indian or foreign patent prosecution.
• Patent Drafting: Draft patent claims and specifications with emphasis on functional standards.
• Technical Analysis: Evaluate engineering concepts and inventions in CS, IT, ECE, or Electrical domains.
• Client & Office Action Support: Navigate patent processes using knowledge of Indian Patent Act and patent law.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Education

CS/IT/ECE/EE degree

Job description

Qualification

B.Tech / M.Tech / B.E. / M.E. / M.Sc in Computer Science, IT, ECE, or Electrical Engineering

About the firm

India’s premier Intellectual Property (IP) law firms, boasting a team of over 370 professionals across 6 offices. With nearly 30 years of excellence and over 300 awards, we offer a meritocratic, growth-oriented environment where technical experts and lawyers thrive and advance their professional careers.

Role Overview & Responsibilities

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Patent Associate with a strong technical background to join our IP team. In this role, you will work closely with clients and senior attorneys on patent drafting, prosecution, and advisory services.

• Patent Prosecution: Assist in preparing and drafting responses to First Examination Reports (FER) and managing Indian or foreign patent prosecution.
• Patent Drafting: Draft patent claims and specifications (prior experience in drafting to functional standards is highly valued).
• Technical Analysis: Evaluate complex engineering concepts, technical documents, and inventions within the CS, IT, ECE, or Electrical domains.
• Client & Office Action Support: Utilize your understanding of the Indian Patent Act and patent law to navigate application processes effectively.

Key Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Degree in CS, IT, ECE, or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience: 1 to 4 years of hands-on experience in patent prosecution or drafting.
• Technical Foundation: Strong domain expertise in your core engineering field.
• Analytical Mindset: Excellent academic record with sharp problem-solving abilities.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Why Join Us?

You will get the opportunity to work alongside top-tier IP specialists, handle cutting-edge technical innovations, and accelerate your career in a supportive, merit-driven firm.