Patent Executive

Arjuna Natural Private Limited is India’s leading manufacturer and exporter of standardized botanical extracts for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries for more than two decades. Established in 1989, the company has grown in epic proportion with customers in around 65 countries and has several international patents to its credit of which the majority are commercialized globally.

Arjuna Natural Private Limited is now on the path of transformation to new business styles and heights. Becoming professionally driven with an international reputation is the current goal. At this juncture, the Management of Arjuna Natural Private Limited plans to bring standards into business operations overall as a group.

Position Overview: A Patent Executive is a professional responsible for managing a company's intellectual property (IP) portfolio, with a primary focus on patents. This role involves working closely with legal and research teams to identify, protect, and manage the company's patent assets. The Patent Executive plays a crucial role in ensuring the company's innovations are legally safeguarded, providing competitive advantages and contributing to the company's overall success.

Key Responsibilities:
Patent Portfolio Management:

- Collaborate with R&D, engineering, and other departments to identify and evaluate potentially patentable inventions.
- Conduct prior art searches to assess the novelty and patentability of new inventions.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of patent filings, office actions, and other related documentation.

Intellectual Property Strategy:

- Contribute to the development of the company's overall intellectual property strategy.
- Analyze market trends, competitor patents, and industry developments to identify potential opportunities and threats.
- Collaborate with legal and business teams to align patent strategies with the company's goals and objectives.

Patent Prosecution and Communication:

- Respond to patent office actions and assist patent attorneys in addressing examiner's queries.
- Coordinate with external patent counsel and other stakeholders to ensure timely and effective communication.
- Communicate patent-related information internally, helping teams understand the importance of intellectual property rights.

IP Portfolio Maintenance:

- Monitor patent annuities, maintenance fees, and renewal deadlines to ensure the maintenance of the company's patent portfolio.
- Assist in making decisions regarding the abandonment or continuation of patents based on business and legal considerations.

Documentation and Reporting:
Qualifications and Skills:

- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, science, intellectual property) is typically required; advanced degrees (MS, PhD, JD) are advantageous.
- Demonstrated understanding of patent law, intellectual property concepts, and patent prosecution processes.
- Strong analytical and research skills to evaluate patentability and prior art.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with various internal and external stakeholders.
- Attention to detail and organizational skills to manage patent records and deadlines effectively.
- Proficiency in patent databases, search tools, and patent management software.
- Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with industry-specific technology and trends is beneficial.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Regular / Permanent

**Salary**: From ₹350,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance
- Provident Fund

Schedule:

- Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ernakulam, Kerala: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- total work: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

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