Patent Associate / Senior Associate / Managing Associate – Chemistry

Rahul Chaudhry & Partners; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Rahul Chaudhry & Partners is seeking a highly skilled chemist with patent expertise to conduct prior art searches and draft/prosecute patent applications in the chemistry domain. The role requires close collaboration with inventors and clients on patent strategy and portfolio management.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD or Master’s in Chemistry, with 3–10 years of hands-on experience and strong communication, teamwork, and time-management abilities.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in Chemistry or a related field.
• Preferably a qualified Indian Patent Agent.
• 3–10 years of hands-on experience in patent drafting, searching, and prosecution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team.
• A detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive approach.
• Strong sense of ownership and time management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prior art searches.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications in the chemistry domain.
• Collaborate with inventors and clients on patent strategy and portfolio management.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Detail oriented

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Master's in Chemistry

Job description

Responsibilities

• Conduct prior art searches
• Draft and prosecute patent applications in the chemistry domain
• Collaborate with inventors and clients on patent strategy and portfolio management

Qualification & Expereince

• PhD or Master’s degree in Chemistry or a related field
• Preferably a qualified Indian Patent Agent
• 3-10 years of hands-on experience in patent drafting, searching, and prosecution
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team
• A detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive approach
• Strong sense of ownership and time management