Job Opening: UnitedLex

Job Role: Consultant

Location: Bengaluru

PQE: 5 years

Requirements

• B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech. – Computer Science Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Registered patent agent.
• LL.B. (Hons.) from a reputed law school, preferred.
• Active bar registration is a plus.
• 5 – 8 years’ experience directly handling and managing global patent practices at a top tier law firm/IP service provider or as an in-house patent agent/attorney.
• At least 5 years of experience in preparing patent applications.
• 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.
• Drafting provisional/non-provisional patent applications for filing in major jurisdictions, including (but not limited to) US, India, EP and PCT.
• Understanding invention disclosures and preparing claims, figures, and detailed description.
• Co-ordinating with partner law firms for patent drafting and filing activities.
• Reviewing work products of junior team members.
• Mentoring and training team members for drafting patent applications.
• Supporting the Senior Consultant – Patent Preparation in his/her day-to-day activities.
• Counselling business colleagues on risk and patent strategy, adapting to a variety of communication styles and needs.
• Creating and delivering training to in-house clients.
• Performing other related activities as required.

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