Patent Associate
4 days ago
Position Overview: We are seeking a Registered Patent Agent with proven experience in pre-grant and post-grant proceedings to join our Intellectual Property team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the entire patent lifecycle—from drafting and prosecution to oppositions and portfolio management—while ensuring compliance with the Indian Patent Act and international standards. Key Responsibilities: Pre-Grant Activities: Conduct prior art searches, freedom-to-operate analyses, and patentability assessments. Draft and file patent applications (provisional, complete, and PCT) before the Indian Patent Office and international authorities. Handle office actions and examination reports, including preparing responses and attending hearings. Coordinate with inventors, R&D teams, and clients to ensure accurate disclosure and claim drafting. Manage timelines and procedural compliance for patent filings and renewals. Post-Grant & Opposition Work: Handle post-grant proceedings including oppositions, revocations, and rectifications. Prepare and file pre-grant and post-grant oppositions, along with counterstatements, evidence, and submissions. Support attorneys in litigation, infringement analysis, and invalidation proceedings. Monitor granted patents for annuity payments, amendments, and enforcement readiness. Advisory & Strategic Support: Provide strategic advice on patent portfolio management, IP valuation, and commercialization. Conduct IP due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, or technology transfers. Stay updated on changes in patent laws, procedures, and case law. Qualifications & Skills: Registered Patent Agent with the Indian Patent Office (mandatory). Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science/Engineering/Technology Minimum 6-8 years of relevant experience in patent drafting, prosecution, and opposition proceedings. Law degree preferred Strong understanding of Indian Patent Law and PCT procedures. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in research tools such as Derwent, Orbit, PatBase, or similar databases. Meticulous attention to detail with strong analytical and organizational skills.
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Associate/ Senior Associate
5 hours ago
bangalore, India Hourglass Research Full timeCompany Profile: Hourglass Research is a leading Intellectually Property services firm with offices in San Jose, California and Bangalore, India. The company provides US Patent Drafting & Prosecution, Patent Analytics & Licensing services to multinational companies and startups. We cater to the hi-tech, semiconductor, telecom, software, emerging tech,...
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bangalore, India Hourglass Research Full timeCompany Description:Hourglass Research is a leading Intellectual Property services firm with offices in San Jose, California and Bangalore, India. The company provides US Patent Drafting & Prosecution, Patent Analytics & Licensing services to multinational companies and startups. Over the past 14 years, Hourglass Research has been consistently chosen by...
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bangalore, India Hourglass Research Full timeCompany Description: Hourglass Research is a leading Intellectual Property services firm with offices in San Jose, California and Bangalore, India. The company provides US Patent Drafting & Prosecution, Patent Analytics & Licensing services to multinational companies and startups. Over the past 14 years, Hourglass Research has been consistently chosen by...
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Lead Associate
6 days ago
bangalore, India Hourglass Research Full timeCompany Profile:Hourglass Research is a leading Intellectually Property services firm with offices in San Jose, California and Bangalore, India. The company provides US Patent Drafting & Prosecution, Patent Analytics & Licensing services to multinational companies and startups. We cater to the hi-tech, semiconductor, telecom, software, emerging tech, medical...
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Lead Associate
3 weeks ago
Bangalore, India Hourglass Research Full timeCompany Profile: Hourglass Research is a leading Intellectually Property services firm with offices in San Jose, California and Bangalore, India. The company provides US Patent Drafting & Prosecution, Patent Analytics & Licensing services to multinational companies and startups. We cater to the hi-tech, semiconductor, telecom, software, emerging tech,...
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Lead Associate
3 days ago
bangalore, India Hourglass Research Full timeCompany Profile: Hourglass Research is a leading Intellectually Property services firm with offices in San Jose, California and Bangalore, India. The company provides US Patent Drafting & Prosecution, Patent Analytics & Licensing services to multinational companies and startups. We cater to the hi-tech, semiconductor, telecom, software, emerging tech,...
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Patent Analyst
1 week ago
bangalore, India iCuerious Research Services LLP Full timeJoin Our Growing Team of Patent Experts! Are you a technically strong patent professional with 1–14 years of experience in Patent and Market Research? If you’re result-oriented, understand the difference between 'insights' and 'information,' relate growth with "value addition", consistently channel your curiosity to raise the bar in your work, and...
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Lead - Patent Licensing
2 weeks ago
Bangalore, India Hourglass Research Full timeLead (Patent Licensing Company Profile: Hourglass Research is a leading Intellectually Property services firm with offices in San Jose, California and Bangalore, India. The company provides US Patent Drafting & Prosecution, Patent Analytics & Licensing services to multinational companies and startups. We cater to the hi-tech, semiconductor, telecom,...
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Lead Associate
2 weeks ago
bangalore district, India Hourglass Research Full timeCompany Profile: Hourglass Research is a leading Intellectually Property services firm with offices in San Jose, California and Bangalore, India. The company provides US Patent Drafting & Prosecution, Patent Analytics & Licensing services to multinational companies and startups. We cater to the hi-tech, semiconductor, telecom, software, emerging tech,...
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Principal Associate
2 weeks ago
Bangalore, India Photon Legal Full timeJob Responsibilities: Patent Drafting and Prosecution for US and India applications in software and electronics domains; Conducting Hearings/Examiner Interviews with Patent Office; Extracting Patentable ideas by doing Invention Mining; Training juniors on patent drafting skills; Claim drafting and mapping; Maintaining Client Relationships; Conducting client...
