Patent Associate

Indigrators; Pune District, Mumbai, Gurugram District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

K&S Partners, a leading IP law firm in India with offices across major cities, seeks a Patent Associate. The role requires 2–10 years of experience and qualifications in engineering/tech fields. Candidates should have basic patent Act knowledge and drafting exposure.

Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. Opportunity to work on diverse patent matters within a meritocratic environment. Candidates with exposure to prosecution (domestic or international) and drafting familiarity

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Patent Act/Patent law.
• Has basic knowledge of patent prosecution and is able to draft responses to FER.
• Has basic knowledge of patent drafting of claims and specifications - is able to draft upto 60% expectations, then he/she can be considered, anything above 75% in this area is an easy hire.
• If someone is strong in prosecution (Indian or Foreign) and has basic knowledge of drafting of claims, spec, etc. (even though he has never drafted a case)) can turn out to be a good candidate for an associate role.
• Basic knowledge in technical knowledge/subject matter/engineering domain.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

BTech/ MTech

MSc in CS/EC/IT/EE

Job description

About K&S Partners

K&S Partners is a top leading intellectual property (IP) law firm in India, with offices in Gurgaon, Bangalore, Pune, Mumbai, Chennai, and Hyderabad. Founded in 1994, the firm has grown to over 370 professionals. With nearly 30 years of experience and over 300 awards, K&S offers a meritocratic environment for young, technical experts, specialist in science, talented lawyers to hone their skills and advance professionally. The firm provides comprehensive IP services, including patents, designs, trademarks, copyright, plant varieties, geographical indications, trade secrets, and related matters, while maintaining a strong commitment to exceptional client service.

K&S Partner is looking for Patent Associate.

• Experience- 2-10 years
• Qualification- BTech/ MTech, ME/BE, MSc in Computer Science, Electronics and Communications, IT, Electrical Engineering.

Description-

• Basic knowledge of Patent Act/Patent law
• Has basic knowledge of patent prosecution and is able to draft responses to FER
• Has basic knowledge of patent drafting of claims and specifications - is able to draft upto 60% expectations, then he/she can be considered, anything above 75% in this area is an easy hire.
• If someone is strong in prosecution (Indian or Foreign) and has basic knowledge of drafting of claims, spec, etc. (even though he has never drafted a case)) can turn out to be a good candidate for an associate role.
• Basic knowledge in technical knowledge/subject matter/engineering domain.

Key Skills required:

• 1. Good academic record and analytical skills
• 2. Good Communication Skills