Senior Associate-Patent Prosecution (US)

Unitedlex; Gurugram District, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedLex, a Repario Company, is a data and professional services firm serving leading law firms and corporate legal teams in litigation, IP, contracts, and compliance. We seek a Patent Agent/Attorney to manage a broad patent portfolio, prosecute applications, and act as a reviewer within a global in-house function.

Candidates should collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders, demonstrate problem-solving, and work effectively under pressure while maintaining meticulous attention

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of patent prosecution experience at a top-tier IP firm or in-house team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to liaise with stakeholders.
• Willingness to work autonomously/remotely but seek guidance from senior members when needed.

Responsibilities

• Handle patent prosecution activities across major jurisdictions including US, India, EP and PCT.
• Review the work products of junior team members.
• Coordinate with partner law firms for patent prosecution activities.
• Support the senior members of the team in their day-to-day activities.
• Perform other related activities as required.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Remote work capability

Legal research

Education

Engineering degree (B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech.)

LL.B. (Hons.)

Registered patent agent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

UnitedLex, a Repario Company is a data and professional services company delivering outcomes that create value for high-performing law firms and corporate legal departments in the areas of litigation and investigations, intellectual property, contracts, compliance, and legal operations.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Patent Agent/Attorney to join our dynamic team to handle expansive responsibilities related to our clients patent portfolio. The primary day to day focus will be on prosecuting patent applications and acting as a reviewer.

Candidates should have strengths in teamwork (internal and external stakeholders), quality control, and problem-solving. They must also have strong interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Candidates should be experienced in working autonomously/remotely from the team/stakeholders but open to seeking advice from senior team members when needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech. Computer Science Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Registered patent agent is a plus.
• LL.B. (Hons.) from a reputable law school, is a plus.
• 3 5 years experience prosecuting patent applications at a top tier law firm/IP service provider or as an in-house patent agent/attorney.
• At least 3 years of experience in patent prosecution activities, including (but not limited to) responding to office actions, FERs, examination reports, and opposition proceedings.
• Excellent understanding of US, EP, and India patent laws.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other professionals in the legal department and business teams.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and effectively manage competing priorities.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and direction.
• Ability to resolve ambiguities and provide legal guidance in uncertain situations.
• Strategic thinking to drive efficiencies and provide business advice and solutions.
• Detail-oriented with excellent judgment and analytical skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks - dynamic, and action-orientated, which meets deadlines and makes it happen.
• Ability to work collaboratively with onsite and/or virtual global teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and related software programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working for a global in-house patent function.
• Responsible for patent prosecution activities in major jurisdictions, including (but not limited to) US, India, EP and PCT.
• Understanding objections/rejections from PTOs and preparing appropriate responses.
• Reviewing work products of junior team members.
• Co-ordinating with partner law firms for patent prosecution activities.
• Supporting the senior members of the team in their day-to-day activities.
• Performing other related activities as required.