Job Description: Partner - Patent

Designation: Partner - Patent

Location: Gurgaon

Experience: 12+ years in patent prosecution, including significant experience in leadership, client management, and business development

Qualification: B.Tech/M.Tech/M.Sc in ECE, EEE, CS, IT, Electrical (Patent Agent certification is mandatory)

Job Responsibilities:

- Patent Strategy: Lead the strategic planning, filing, and prosecution of patent applications, ensuring alignment with client goals and legal requirements.

- Drafting Specifications: Oversee the drafting of detailed patent specifications and claims.

- Client Management: Build and maintain strong client relationships, offering expert guidance on patent strategy and IP issues.

- Business Development: Drive business development activities to expand client base and generate new opportunities.

- Team Leadership: Manage and mentor the patent team, promoting professional growth and effective team dynamics.

- Response Management: Supervise preparation and filing of responses to office actions and other communications from the Patent Office.

- Hearing and Opposition Management: Represent clients in hearings, manage pre and post-grant oppositions, and draft review petitions.

- Design Applications: Direct the filing and prosecution of design applications.

- File and Record Management: Oversee patent file management, email monitoring, prior art searches, patent watches, PCT filings, and renewals

Skills Required:

- Leadership: Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects, and drive strategic initiatives.

- Client Relations: Expertise in managing client relationships and delivering high-quality IP counsel.

- Business Development: Demonstrated success in business development and expanding client engagement.

- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with proficiency in persuasive and creative writing.

- Patent Expertise: Extensive experience in patent drafting, office action responses, and complex IP issues.

- IP Knowledge: Deep knowledge of global IP laws, patent databases, and relevant technical domains.

- Software Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

- Certifications: Additional certifications or training in intellectual property or related fields are advantageous.

- The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in leading patent practices, managing key client relationships, and driving business growth, with a deep understanding of the intricacies of patent law.

- Remuneration- As per industry standard

Firm Description:

S&A Law Offices is a full-service law firm located in New Delhi, India. With offices in Gurugram and Mumbai, along with associate offices across India, S&A provides legal services on a pan-India basis. The firm takes pride in bringing together experienced professionals from various legal fields to cater to diverse client needs. S&A offers legal solutions in practices such as litigation, alternate dispute resolution, commercial transactions, corporate and allied laws, intellectual property rights, indirect tax, customs and trade, and valuation.

For further information, kindly visit our website: https://sandalawoffices.com/