Senior Analyst- US Prosecution

Evalueserve, Inc.; Gurugram District; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Evalueserve, Inc. seeks a consultant with extensive experience in patent prosecution and intellectual property consulting for US and Indian jurisdictions.

The role involves leading complex drafting and prosecution engagements, managing client relationships, mentoring teams, and providing strategic IP guidance to inventors, attorneys, and global clients. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in the HiTech domain, with deep knowledge of patent laws, drafting strategies,

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Ability to multi-task and propose new ways of working.
• Proactive in contributing to the firm’s goals and mission.
• 3–6 years of IP experience in patent prosecution or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Draft high-quality Office Action Responses with claims amendments and legal arguments.
• Develop prosecution strategies with inventors, attorneys, and clients.
• Review specifications, histories, objections, and references for accuracy.
• Prepare responses to restriction requirements and examiner actions.
• Conduct prior-art searches to support prosecution and amendments.
• Provide QA for Office Action Responses prepared by junior staff.
• Mentor team members on USPTO practices and drafting principles.
• Track status and deadlines to manage prosecution matters effectively.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Team player

Multi-tasking

Proactive contributor

Quick learner

Target-driven

Education

Masters in CS/Electronics

IP Diploma (optional)

Job description

Evalueserve is seeking a consultant with extensive experience in, Patent Prosecution, and Intellectual Property Consulting for US and Indian jurisdictions. The role requires leading complex patent drafting and prosecution engagements, managing client relationships, mentoring teams, ensuring delivery excellence, and providing strategic IP guidance to inventors, attorneys, and global clients.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in the Hitech domain, combined with deep knowledge of patent laws, drafting strategies, prosecution practices, and portfolio development to support innovation and intellectual property protection initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft high-quality Office Action Responses, including claim amendments, legal arguments, and technical explanations to support patentability and strengthen claim scope.
• Collaborate with inventors, patent attorneys, and clients to develop prosecution strategies aligned with business objectives and patent portfolio goals.
• Review patent specifications, prosecution histories, examiner objections, and cited references to ensure consistency and accuracy in response strategies.
• Prepare responses to restriction requirements, examiner interviews, advisory actions, and other prosecution-related communications.
• Conduct supplementary prior-art searches and patentability assessments, when required, to support prosecution efforts and claim amendment strategies.
• Review and provide quality assurance for Office Action Responses prepared by junior team members, ensuring technical accuracy, legal soundness, and adherence to client-specific guidelines.
• Mentor and guide team members on USPTO examination practices, prosecution strategies, claim drafting principles, and best practices for responding to examiner rejections.
• Track application status, prosecution deadlines, and portfolio developments to ensure timely and effective management of patent prosecution matters.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, and willingness to work as part of a team
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to challenge current thinking by implementing new ways of working
• Ability to ensure that tasks within areas of responsibility are completed in a timely and accurate manner
• Ability to identify and adopt proactive ways to contribute to firm’s goals & mission
• Quick learner with capability to multi-task
• Drive to achieve targets and accomplish challenging tasks efficiently etc.
• 3- 6 years of work experience in the field of Intellectual Property

Preferred Qualifications

• Location: Hybrid, Gurgaon
• Masters (B.E/M.Tech.) in Computer Science, Electronics
• Any Diploma in Intellectual Property will be an add on