RAS Intellect Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Job Title: Patent Associate - Patent Prosecution & Business Development
Location: Mohali, Sector 70 (Onsite)
Salary: Competitive salary package aligned with industry standards, based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications.
Primary Objective
To ensure smooth end-to-end execution of IP matters, timely client communication, quality control, team coordination, and achievement of operational KPIs.
Key Responsibilities
1. IP Operations Management
- Monitor all ongoing patent, trademark, copyright, design, and GI matters.
- Ensure statutory deadlines are never missed.
- Allocate work among patent associates and paralegals.
- Track progress of every case from onboarding to grant/registration.
2. Client Relationship Management
- Conduct client meetings for project updates.
- Understand client requirements before assigning work.
- Handle client escalations.
- Improve client satisfaction and retention.
3. Team Management
- Supervise patent associates, trainees, and support staff.
- Conduct weekly review meetings.
- Evaluate team performance.
- Identify training needs.
- Ensure productivity targets are met.
4. Quality Control
- Review documents before submission.
- Check formatting and completeness.
- Ensure compliance with Patent Office requirements.
- Coordinate with the IP Lead for technical reviews.
5. Docketing & Compliance
- Monitor deadlines.
- Ensure filing acknowledgements are maintained.
- Maintain docketing accuracy.
- Generate weekly status reports.
6. Revenue & Billing Coordination
- Track pending invoices.
- Coordinate with Accounts for billing.
- Monitor realization against completed work.
- Identify pending payments.
7. Business Development Support
- Support proposal preparation.
- Prepare quotations.
- Coordinate with the sales team regarding technical queries.
- Participate in client presentations where required.
8. Process Improvement
- Develop and improve SOPs.
- Automate repetitive workflows.
- Improve turnaround time.
- Reduce errors and rework.
9. Reporting
Prepare weekly/monthly reports covering:
- New enquiries
- New filings
- Office actions
- Hearings
- Grants
- Revenue generated
- Pending invoices
- Team productivity
- Client feedback
10. Vendor & External Coordination
- Coordinate with foreign associates.
- Coordinate with patent illustrators.
- Liaise with translators.
- Follow up with government authorities when required.
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Strong experience in IP Operations Management.
- Proven expertise in Client Relationship Management.
- Experience in Team Management and mentoring IP professionals.
- Hands-on knowledge of Patent Docketing and Compliance Management.
- Business Development and client acquisition experience in domestic and international markets.
- Experience in Revenue Tracking and Billing Coordination with the Accounts/Finance team.
Pay: ₹55,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Mohali, Punjab: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Application Question(s):
- Are you a Registered Patent Agent
Education:
Language:
Location:
- Mohali, Punjab (Required)
Work Location: In person
