Patent Prosecution Associate

RG Lex Talent; Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

RG Lex Talent is seeking a Patent Prosecution Associate in India with a 2–5 year background in patent prosecution. The role requires a solid technical degree in CS/EC/IT/EE and hands-on experience in drafting responses to FER, with a focus on high-quality patent documentation.

The position is based in multiple Indian cities, including Mumbai, and offers opportunities to work with a leading IP law firm on diverse technology domains. A strong engineering foundation will be essential for success.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in patent prosecution.
• Technical degree in CS/EC/IT/EE.
• Experience drafting responses to First Examination Reports (FER).

Responsibilities

• Support patent prosecution for clients in a leading IP law firm.
• Draft and file responses to FER and other office actions.
• Apply strong technical fundamentals to patent drafting and claim development.

Skills

Patent law knowledge

FER drafting

Claims drafting

Engineering background

Education

BTech/MTech/BE/ME/MSc in CS/EC/IT/EE

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Patent Prosecution Associate

Experience: 2-5 years

Location: Delhi, Gurgaon, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai

We're hiring for a leading IP law firm. If you have a technical background and patent prosecution experience, this could be for you.

Qualification

BTech / MTech / BE / ME / MSc in Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, IT or Electrical Engineering

What we're looking for:

• Working knowledge of the Patents law
• Experience in patent prosecution, including drafting responses to First Examination Reports (FER)
• Basic knowledge of drafting claims and specifications
• Strong technical grounding in your engineering domain