Manager- Patent Drafting and Prosecution

3 weeks ago

Bengaluru Karnataka India, Karnataka LexAnalytico Consulting Full time

Job Title: Manager – Patent Drafting & Prosecution

Location: Bangalore

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Manager – Patent Drafting & Prosecution with 5–8 years of prior experience at a law firm or IP service company. The candidate should have a strong technical background (preferably in Computer Science/IT) and proven expertise in drafting patent applications and preparing office action responses across major jurisdictions, including the US, Europe, and India. He/she should be a registered patent agent. The role also requires managing and mentoring a small team of patent professionals while ensuring the highest standards of quality and client service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Patent Drafting & Prosecution
  • Independently draft high-quality patent applications in US, EP, and India.
  • Prepare and review responses to office actions from the USPTO, EPO, and Indian Patent Office.
  • Ensure all work meets jurisdiction-specific legal and technical requirements.
  • Project & Team Management
  • Manage and guide a team of 3–4 Sr. Associates/Associates on drafting and prosecution assignments.
  • Review drafts prepared by team members, providing detailed feedback to improve quality.
  • Oversee project timelines, workload distribution, and delivery commitments.
  • Client Engagement
  • Collaborate with inventors, in-house counsel, and R&D teams to capture technical inventions.
  • Provide strategic advice on patentability, prosecution, and portfolio development.
  • Maintain strong client communication and ensure client satisfaction.
  • Quality & Process Development
  • Establish and implement best practices for patent drafting and prosecution.
  • Provide training and mentorship to team members for professional growth.
  • Continuously improve processes for efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Engineering (preferred).
  • Law degree (desirable).
  • Patent agent qualification (must)
  • Experience:
  • 5–8 years of experience in patent drafting and prosecution with a law firm or IP services company.
  • Hands-on experience in drafting patent applications and preparing responses to office actions for US, EP, and India.
  • Prior experience in managing patent professionals or leading projects.
  • Skills & Competencies:
  • Strong understanding of patent laws and prosecution practices across US, EP, and India.
  • Excellent technical and legal drafting skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage, mentor, and review work of junior team members.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Client-facing experience with global stakeholders.

What We Offer

  • Leadership role in a growing patent drafting & prosecution practice.
  • Opportunity to work with global clients across diverse technology domains.
  • Professional growth through challenging assignments and team leadership.
  • Competitive compensation and a collaborative work environment.

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