Patent Associate

Designation:

Patent Associate

We seek to hire a Patent Associate to be a part of the Saint-Gobain patent team located at SGRI, Chennai, and work with the team to protect Saint-Gobain innovations. You will work with the business and the R&D team to build and purposefully prosecute the associated worldwide patent portfolio and strategy. This includes identifying patentable inventions; securing high-quality & strategic patent assets; providing expert technical and legal analysis; handling patent challenges; reviewing work performed by outside law firms; and working with R&D and business to understand priorities and challenges. This position also involves providing support for enforcement and litigation activities in India.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Preparing IP opinions (patentability, FTO, invalidity)
• Providing insightful analysis of search results from various sources
• Monitoring technology, competition, and geography through patent watches and disseminating insights to R&D and Business
• Drafting patent specifications
• Drafting and handling responses to office actions in India and overseas, and ensuring compliance with applicable patent laws
• Assisting in patent oppositions and providing technical support for enforcement activities through research and analysis of recent cases
• Applying for and obtaining design registrations in India

Educational Background

Master's in Science, or Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, ECE, Chemical, or Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from premier academic institutions.

Desired Skills & Experience

• In-depth knowledge in preparing and prosecuting patent applications, with 4-6 years of experience in R&D or law firm setup
• Patent Agent Registration with the Indian Patent Office (preferable)
• Excellent command of the English language (written & verbal)