IP- Patent Associate - Chemical

Description:

Patent Associate ( Title differs based on the experience)

 1.Position: IP- Patent Associate

Location: Saint-Gobain Research India (SGRI), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (On-site)

EXP: 2-7 years

 Designation: Patent Associate

We seek to hire a Patent Associate to be a part of Saint-Gobain patent team located at SGRI, Chennai, and work with the team to protect Saint-Gobain innovations. You will work with the business and the R&D team to build and purposefully prosecute the associated worldwide patent portfolio and strategy. This includes identifying patentable inventions; securing high-quality & strategic patent assets; providing expert technical and legal analysis; handling patent challenges; reviewing work performed by outside law firms; and working with R&D and business to understand priorities and challenges. This position further envisioned in providing support for enforcement and litigation activities in India.  

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Preparing IP opinions (patentability, FTO, invalidity)


• Providing insightful analysis of search results from various sources


• Keep an eye on technology, competition and geography through patent watches and disseminating the insights from patent watches to R&D and Business


• Drafting patent specifications


• Drafting and handling response to office actions in India and overseas and all other compliance requirements as per the applicable patent law.


• Assisting in patent oppositions and providing technical support to the enforcement activities through research and analysis of recent cases etc.


• Applying & obtaining design registrations in India

Educational Background:

Master’s in science, Bachelor or Master degree in Chemical and Materials Engineering from premier academic institutions.

Desired skills & Experience:

1. In-depth knowledge in preparing and prosecuting patent applications spanning between 2-7 years in R&D/law firm set up.   


2. Patent Agent Registration with the Indian Patent Office (Preferable)


3. Excellent command over the English language (written & verbal)

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