Principal Patent Engineer

IntellectPartners Consulting; Delhi; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

IntellectPartners Consulting in Delhi, India, seeks a Principal Patent Engineer with 8+ years to lead our IP strategy and protect innovative solutions. You will mentor engineers and manage the patent portfolio from invention harvesting through prosecution and maintenance.

You will liaise with external counsel, influence HR policies, and translate complex IP issues into actionable business guidance. The role demands deep technical expertise and strategic thinking.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of patent prosecution, portfolio management, and IP strategy experience.
• Proven leadership experience managing an IP team.
• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in a relevant engineering or science field.

Responsibilities

• Lead IP Strategy: Develop and execute the long-term IP strategy with senior leadership.
• Portfolio Management: Oversee patent lifecycle from invention harvesting to maintenance.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and guide a team of Lead and Patent Engineers.
• Liaise with Counsel: Primary contact with external legal counsel on patent matters.
• Support HR Policies: Assist in HR policy development and compliance with labor laws.
• Provide Expert Guidance: Advise technical and business teams on IP matters.

Skills

Patent drafting

Prosecution

Portfolio management

IP strategy

Team leadership

Technical expertise

Analytical skills

Job description

Skills: Patent drafting, prosecution, portfolio management, IP strategy, team leadership, technical expertise, strong analytical skills.

We are seeking a visionary Principal Patent Engineer with 8+ years of experience to lead our intellectual property strategy. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned expert in patent law and technology, responsible for managing our entire patent portfolio and mentoring a team of engineers. You will play a critical role in protecting our innovations, guiding strategic decisions, and ensuring our IP portfolio aligns with our business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead IP Strategy: Develop and execute the company's long-term intellectual property strategy in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Portfolio Management: Oversee the entire patent lifecycle, from invention harvesting and drafting to filing, prosecution, and maintenance.
• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and guide a team of Lead and Patent Engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
• Liaise with Counsel: Act as the primary point of contact with external legal counsel on complex patent matters.
• Support HR Policies: Assist in the development, implementation, and communication of HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with labor laws.
• Provide Expert Guidance: Advise technical and business teams on all matters related to intellectual property.

Qualifications:

• Extensive Patent Experience: 8+ years of in-depth experience in patent prosecution, portfolio management, and IP strategy.
• Proven Leadership Skills: Demonstrated experience leading and managing an IP team.
• Deep Technical Expertise: An advanced degree or equivalent experience in a relevant engineering or science field.
• Strategic Thinking: Exceptional analytical and strategic skills with the ability to translate complex IP issues into actionable business insights.