Role:
Deputy Manager In Patents Dept.
Educational Qualification
Essential
: BE/ B-Tech/ M-Tech in Mechanical Engineering/Automotive Designs
Work Experience:
5-7 years of work experience in patent searching, drafting and prosecution (preferably in vehicle technology)
Nature of work experience:
Expertise in drafting patent applications and handling examination reports of Indian Patent Office
Experience with patent databases (Derwent, Orbit) and analytics (novelty, FTO, invalidation, technology search, infringement)
Domain expertise in vehicle technology like engines, transmission, emission system, interiors, vehicle body, brakes, suspension, etc
Prior experience in Law firm or In-house (preferred)
Key responsibilities:
Educate and motivate engineers on IP creation and protection
Conduct ideation workshops and collaborate on new idea generation/submission
Perform patent studies on patentability, FTO, Invalidation, State of art and infringement across vehicular technologies
Draft/review patent application and response to examination reports for filing with Indian Patent Office
Competencies:
Should have attitude to proactively develop understanding of diverse technology areas apart from his / her technical background and strong interpersonal skills
Must have good verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to work independently and can also collaborate with a team to achieve business objective
Good understanding of Indian Patent Act would be an added advantage
