Job Description

About Us:

Unitedlex India Pvt. Ltd. is a data and professional services company delivering outcomes for high-performing law firms and corporate legal departments in the areas of digital litigation, intellectual property, contracts, compliance, and legal operations. Founded in 2006 with a mission to push the boundaries of legal innovation, we provide solutions that enable measurable performance improvement, risk mitigation, revenue gain, cost reduction, and digital business synergy.

Position title: Sr Associate - Patent Prosecution

Job Location: Gurgaon/ Bangalore

Shift timing: 8:30AM – 5:30PM/10:30 AM-7:30PM

OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB:

We are seeking a highly motivated patent professional 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 prosecuting patent applications.

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.

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.
• Co-ordinating with partner law firms for patent prosecution activities.
• Supporting senior members of the team in their day-to-day activities.
• Performing other related activities as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech. – Computer Science Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
• Registered patent agent is a plus.
• Experience prosecuting patent applications at a top tier law firm/IP service provider or as an in-house patent professional.
• At least 2 years of experience in patent prosecution activities, including (but not limited to) responding to office actions, FERs, exination 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.
• 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.

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