Patent Research Associate

Prism IP; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Prism IPR seeks a Patent Research Associate to lead end-to-end analytical work, including infringement analyses, claim charting, and evidence gathering. The role is full-time, on-site in Gurugram, with cross-functional collaboration and periodic client interactions.

BA, LLB and Biotechnology candidates are not eligible; strong analytical skills and the ability to mentor a small team are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and research skills; ability to interpret claims, file histories, standards, and product literature.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; crisp, client-ready writing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science (advanced degree a plus).
• High attention to detail; ability to work independently under deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability or readiness to handle/mentor a small team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive prior art and product/use-case analyses for infringement, invalidity, FTO, and landscape projects.
• Build claim charts/EoUs with precise element mapping, screenshots, citations, and links to authoritative sources.
• Identify target products/companies and gather evidence (datasheets, manuals, SDK docs, patents, standards, teardowns, forums, reviews).
• Synthesize findings into clear reports (Word/PowerPoint/Excel), highlighting strengths, risks, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with patent counsel on claim interpretation and project scoping; present findings to clients when required.
• Maintain SOPs, search strategies, and audit trails for quality and reproducibility.
• Support team members through review, feedback, and (as needed) task delegation.

Skills

Infringement analysis

Prior art research

Claim charting

Data synthesis

Team mentoring

Education

Engineering degree

Science degree

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Prism IPRis a fast-growing patent consultancy delivering high-quality, cost-effective IP services to global clients—law firms, in-house IP teams, technology companies, investors, startups, inventors, and universities. Headquartered in New Delhi, we execute US, EP, and Indian IP projects across domains through a team of experienced analysts and attorneys committed to practical, business-focused outcomes.

Role Summary

As aPatent Research Associate, you will lead end-to-end analytical work—conducting infringement analyses, preparing claim charts, identifying potential infringers, and providing clear, defensible insights to clients. The role isfull-time, on-site in Gurugram, with daily collaboration across legal, technical, and BD teams and periodic client interactions.

BA, LLB and Biotechnology candidates - Not eligible

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive prior art and product/use-case analyses forinfringement, invalidity, FTO, and landscapeprojects.
• Buildclaim charts/EoUswith precise element mapping, screenshots, citations, and links to authoritative sources.
• Identifytarget products/companiesand gather evidence (datasheets, manuals, SDK docs, patents, standards, teardowns, forums, reviews).
• Synthesize findings intoclear reports(Word/PowerPoint/Excel), highlighting strengths, risks, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with patent counsel onclaim interpretationand project scoping; present findings to clients when required.
• MaintainSOPs, search strategies, and audit trailsfor quality and reproducibility.
• Supportteam membersthrough review, feedback, and (as needed) task delegation.

Qualifications (Must-Have)

• Strong analytical and research skills; ability to interpretclaims, file histories, standards, and product literature.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; crisp, client-ready writing.
• Bachelor’s degree inEngineering or Science(advanced degree a plus).
• High attention to detail; ability to workindependentlyunder deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability or readiness tohandle/mentor a small team.