Patent Drafting (Associate / Senior Associate / Manager)

Intelacia; Gurgaon; Hybrid; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Gurgaon seeks skilled Patent Drafting professionals for various levels in their IP team. Candidates will draft and prosecute patent applications in technology domains like software and AI. This role involves collaboration with inventors and attorneys, requiring 3+ years of experience and a degree in a related field. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential, along with a strong understanding of US patent laws. The position offers a full-time, day shift with an option for hybrid work.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in patent drafting and prosecution.
• Strong knowledge of US patent laws, USPTO procedures, and/or EPO guidelines.
• Proven ability to draft high-quality claims and specifications independently.
• Proven ability to draft high-quality claims and specifications independently.
• Experience in handling office actions and examiner rejections.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inventor interviews to understand technical innovations.
• Draft patent applications including claims and specifications.
• Handle end-to-end drafting and prosecution assignments.
• Prepare and respond to office actions, analyzing examiner objections and supporting prosecution strategy.
• Review and provide feedback on drafts prepared by junior team members.

Skills

Patent drafting

Understanding of patent laws

Collaboration

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Engineering

Job description

Experience: 3+ years 
Location: Gurgaon, Haryana (In office/Hybrid) 
Department: Operations Job Type: Full-Time Shift: Day Shift

About the Role

We are seeking skilled and detail-oriented Patent Drafting professionals to join our IP team. This role is open to Associate, Senior Associate, and Manager levels, depending on experience. The ideal candidate will be responsible for drafting and prosecuting high-quality patent applications across software, AI, and related technology domains. This is a technical, client-facing role requiring close collaboration with inventors, attorneys, and internal teams to ensure strong and defensible IP protection.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct inventor interviews to understand technical innovations and invention disclosures
• Draft patent applications including claims, specifications, and drawings in compliance with USPTO/EPO standards
• Handle end-to-end drafting and prosecution assignments with accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare and respond to office actions, analyzing examiner objections and supporting prosecution strategy
• Review and provide feedback on drafts prepared by junior team members (for Senior Associate / Manager roles)
• Collaborate with inventors, attorneys, and cross-functional teams to ensure clarity and completeness of filings
• Ensure adherence to quality benchmarks, drafting standards, and project timelines
• Maintain proper documentation and records of drafting and prosecution activities
• Stay updated on patent laws, drafting practices, and emerging technology trends
• Contribute to process improvements and best practices in patent drafting

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Engineering, or a related technical field
• 3+ years of experience in patent drafting and prosecution
• Strong knowledge of US patent laws, USPTO procedures, and/or EPO guidelines
• Proven ability to draft high-quality claims and specifications independently
• Experience in handling office actions and examiner rejections
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and time-management abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and deadline-driven environment