Patent Associate- IPR (API)

Walter Bushnell; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Walter Bushnell is seeking an IPR Associate to support patent operations for our API portfolio, including drafting, searches and FTO support for domestic and global markets. You will conduct searches, draft applications, and analyze freedom-to-operate scenarios while tracking expiry and competitor activity.

This hands-on role requires collaboration with R&D teams and external attorneys, with responsibilities spanning global filings and IP intelligence reporting.

Qualifications

• Patent drafting experience is a must
• Hands-on with patent search tools (Espacenet, USPTO, PatBase, SciFinder, Derwent)
• Working knowledge of global patent laws & API patent landscape
• Basic understanding of organic chemistry/API synthesis
• Strong technical writing & documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct patent searches & landscape analysis for APIs, intermediates & process routes
• Draft patent applications, specifications & invention disclosure forms (IDFs)
• Support Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) & non-infringement analysis for global filings
• Track patent expiry, exclusivity & litigation status across global markets
• Coordinate with R&D scientists for technical inputs on IP documentation
• Maintain IP trackers/databases for ongoing API projects
• Liaise with external patent attorneys for filing & prosecution
• Monitor competitor patent activity & prepare IP intelligence reports

Skills

Patent drafting

Global patent laws

API chemistry basics

Technical writing

Education

M.Sc. Chemistry

IPR certification

Tools

Espacenet

USPTO

PatBase

SciFinder

Derwent

Job description

Walter Bushnell is hiring an IPR Associate to support patent operations for our API portfolio. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role covering patent search, drafting, and FTO support for domestic and global markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct patent searches & landscape analysis for APIs, intermediates & process routes
• Draft patent applications, specifications & invention disclosure forms (IDFs)
• Support Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) & non-infringement analysis for global filings
• Track patent expiry, exclusivity & litigation status across global markets
• Coordinate with R&D scientists for technical inputs on IP documentation
• Maintain IP trackers/databases for ongoing API projects
• Liaise with external patent attorneys for filing & prosecution
• Monitor competitor patent activity & prepare IP intelligence reports

Required Skills:

• Patent drafting experience is a must
• Hands-on with patent search tools (Espacenet, USPTO, PatBase, SciFinder, Derwent)
• Working knowledge of global patent laws & API patent landscape
• Basic understanding of organic chemistry/API synthesis
• Strong technical writing & documentation skills

Qualification: M.Sc. Chemistry / Oragnic Chemistry / B. Sc.Chemistry IPR certification
Experience: 1-3 Years
Industry: Pharmaceutical / API

Location: Gurgaon