Consultant-Patent Preparation

About Us

Unitedlex India Pvt. Ltd. (Formerly known as iRunway) is a data and professional services company delivering outcomes that create value and competitive advantage for legal and the business. Our business is anchored by a passion for innovation brought to life by a global community of diverse individuals determined to deliver on the promise of data mastery, legal acumen, and human ingenuity.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Patent Agent/Attorney to join our dynamic team to handle expansive responsibilities related to our client’s patent portfolio. The primary day to day focus will be on providing practical and strategic legal advice to business leaders on the enforcement of patents.

Candidates should have strengths in teamwork (internal and external stakeholders), quality control, and problem-solving. They must also have strong interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Candidates should be experienced in working autonomously/remotely from the team/stakeholders but open to seeking advice from senior team members when needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

· B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech. – Computer Science Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or Electrical & Electronics Engineering

· Registered patent agent.

· LL.B. (Hons.) from a reputed law school, preferred.

· Active bar registration is a plus.

· 5 – 8 years’ experience directly handling and managing global patent practices at a top tier law firm/IP service provider or as an in-house patent agent/attorney.

· At least 5 years of experience in preparing patent applications.

· Excellent understanding of US, EP, and India patent laws.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to communicate effectively with other professionals in the legal department and business teams.

· Ability to work efficiently under pressure and effectively manage competing priorities.

· Exceptional attention to detail.

· Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and direction.

· Ability to resolve ambiguities and provide legal guidance in uncertain situations.

· Strategic thinking to drive efficiencies and provide business advice and solutions.

· Detail-oriented with excellent judgment and analytical skills.

· Ability to juggle multiple tasks - dynamic, and action-orientated, which meets deadlines and makes it happen.

· Ability to work collaboratively with onsite and/or virtual global teams.

· Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and related software programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Working for a global in-house patent function.

· Drafting provisional/non-provisional patent applications for filing in major jurisdictions, including (but not limited to) US, India, EP and PCT.

· Understanding invention disclosures and preparing claims, figures, and detailed description.

· Co-ordinating with partner law firms for patent drafting and filing activities.

· Reviewing work products of junior team members.

· Mentoring and training team members for drafting patent applications.

· Supporting the Senior Consultant – Patent Preparation in his/her day-to-day activities.

· Counselling business colleagues on risk and patent strategy, adapting to a variety of communication styles and needs.

· Creating and delivering training to in-house clients.

· Performing other related activities as required.