Sr Associate - Patent Prosecution | Gurgaon / Bangalore

Unitedlex; Gurugram District, Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedLex in Gurgaon/Bangalore is seeking Sr Associate Patent Prosecution to handle patent portfolio actions, primarily responding to office actions and coordinating with external firms.

The role requires teamwork, quality control, and problem-solving, with autonomous/remote work experience but open to guidance from seniors. Strong communication and detail orientation are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in responding to office actions.
• Strong understanding of US patent laws.
• Knowledge of EP and India laws is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to collaborate with onsite and virtual teams.
• Experience in patent prosecution workflow.

Responsibilities

• Preparing responses to the US office actions.
• Co-ordinating with partner law firms for patent prosecution activities.
• Reviewing work products of junior team members.
• Supporting senior members of the team in their day-to-day activities.
• Performing other related activities as required.

Skills

Patent Prosecution

Office actions

US patent laws

Team collaboration

Independent work

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Multitasking

MS Office

Education

BE/B.Tech./M.Tech. in CSE/ECE/EEE

LL.B. (Hons.)

Registered patent agent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Hiring for Patent Prosecution professionals to join our Intellectual Property team-

Position title: Sr Associate Patent Prosecution

Job Location : Gurgaon / Bangalore

Shift timing: 8:30AM - 5:30PM

OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Patent Prosecution specialist to join our dynamic team to handle expansive responsibilities related to our client's patent portfolio. The primary day to day focus will be on responding to office actions.

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 or Electronics & Communication Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Registered patent agent is a plus.
• LL.B. (Hons.) from a reputable law school, is a plus.
• Experience in responding to office actions.
• Excellent understanding of US patent laws.
• Knowledge of EP and India laws is a plus.
• 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:

• Preparing responses to the US office actions.
• Co-ordinating with partner law firms for patent prosecution activities.
• Reviewing work products of junior team members.
• Supporting senior members of the team in their day-to-day activities.
• Performing other related activities as required.

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