Senior Patent Attorney

As a seasoned Patent Professional, you will lead our patent drafting & prosecution practice. You will be responsible for independently drafting high-quality patent applications in US, EP, and India, as well as preparing and reviewing responses to office actions from the USPTO, EPO, and Indian Patent Office.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Patent Drafting & Prosecution
• Independently draft 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 a team of professionals on drafting and prosecution assignments.
• Review drafts prepared by team members, providing feedback to improve quality.
• Oversee project timelines, workload distribution, and delivery commitments.
• Client Engagement
• Collaborate with inventors, counsel, and R&D teams to capture inventions.
• Provide strategic advice on patentability, prosecution, and portfolio development.
• Maintain strong client communication.
• Quality & Process Development
• Establish best practices for patent drafting and prosecution.
• Provide training and mentorship to team members.
• Continuously improve processes for efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (preferred).
• Law degree (desirable).
• Patent agent qualification required.
• 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 professionals or leading projects.

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 leadership.
• Competitive compensation and a collaborative work environment.