▷ (3 Days Left) Senior Associate - Prior Art

Job Description

About Lumenci

Lumenci is the technology industry's most strategic patent monetization partner. We work with the world's top technology companies, law firms, inventors, and start-ups to find value in their inventions and help them pursueand defendthat value throughout the ideation to monetization lifecycle. We help clients convert innovation into patent portfolios and identify their best monetization opportunities. We work with a wide variety of technologies, including hardware and software, telecom, networking, and biotech technologies. Lumenci combines technology domain expertise with strategic industry connections to guide towards the best route to ROI. From ideation to monetization -- we illuminate the way.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our growing technical team in Gurugram, India. This role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience with strong expertise in prior art, telecom architectures, Standard Essential Patent (SEP) analysis, and intellectual property (IP)-related matters.

This role is well-suited for individuals who are passionate about technology, thrive in a high-growth startup environment, and enjoy a hands-on approach with the latest tech innovations.

Responsibilities And Duties

- Provide technology consulting services to law firms and corporate clients, helping to solve complex technical queries.
- Leverage understanding of underlying telecom technologies to analyze patent portfolios and contribute to strategic decision-making.
- Lead and manage teams conducting research and analysis, including technology research and patent-related studies.
- Independently plan and execute various patent searches, including novelty, obviousness, and clearance searches, with a strong emphasis on invalidity and validity searches within the telecom domain.
- Analyze patent documents, research papers, and technical literature to identify relevant prior art for invalidity, validity and opposition studies. Provide expert insights on search strategies using specialized databases and analytical tools.
- Experience with a range of IP matters, including infringement analysis involving claim interpretation, accused product analysis, and preparation of infringement claim charts.
- Demonstrate expert-level proficiency in telecom architectures (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 4G, 5G, LTE, etc.) and related industry standards (IEEE 802.11, 3GPP ETSI - 4G/LTE Advanced and 5G).
- Conduct SEP (Standard Essential Patent) analysis and provide insights into telecom-specific patent issues.
- Explain complex technology and IP matters to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Effectively handle calls and communications with US-based clients, including industry experts, corporate counsel, CEOs, startup founders, and IP litigators.
- Collaborate with product teams to guide the development and testing of Lumenci's technology platforms.
- Showcase technology and IP thought leadership through blogs, research reports, and other channels.
- Establish and cultivate strong relationships internally and externally, working seamlessly with both in-person and virtual global teams.

Expected Competencies And Skills

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Expert level Proficiency in technical research.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good in managing client expectations.
- Customer-oriented approach.
- Problem-solving aptitude.
- Ability to think critically, learn fast and work with minimal supervision under tight deadlines.
- Entrepreneurial and go-getter attitude.

Education And Experience

- BTech/MTech/PhD in Computers, Electronics, Communications, or Electrical Engineering from premier colleges such as IITs, BITS, and NITs.
- 3-6 years of experience in relevant Tech industry e.g. Telecom, Software, Semiconductor, and Cloud computing.

Do you share the way we work

- Solve for the Customer: Our success is tied to our customers success. We prioritize service and aim to establish lasting relationships with our clients.
- Quality, Ownership, and Accountability: We take ownership of our projects and strive for excellence. We value and reward team members who contribute to client success.
- Collaboration: We foster collaboration over competition, working in small teams and supporting each other whenever needed.
- Growth Mindset: We're passionate about constant learning and improvement. We're dedicated to supporting your professional growth and adapting to the changing requirements of a dynamic, high-growth company.

Why You Will Love Working For Lumenci

- Be Part of a Global Team: Joining Lumenci means joining a diverse and globally distributed team. You'll collaborate with talented individuals from different backgrounds and cultures, bringing unique perspectives to every project.
- Growth and Development Opportunities: At Lumenci, we believe in recognizing and rewarding merit. We offer opportunities for merit-based promotions, allowing you to advance your career based on your performance, contributions, and dedication. We are committed to supporting your professional growth and development, providing the resources and mentorship needed to excel in your role and take on new challenges.
- Competitive Pay & Benefits:
- Competitive market salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Other benefits include paid leave, wellness leave, parental leave, birthday leave, and flexi leave, health and personal accident insurance, and health, vision, and dental checkups.

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