About the Organization
A leading Intellectual Property (IP) law firm in India is inviting applications for the position of Patent Secretary. Established in 1994, the firm is among the top five IP law firms in the country, with offices in Gurgaon, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, and Hyderabad. The firm provides comprehensive legal services across patents, trademarks, copyrights, plant varieties, industrial designs, geographical indications, trade secrets, and related intellectual property matters.
Type / Nature of Opportunity
Legal Job Opportunity
Position
Patent Secretary
Mode of Work
- Hybrid
- Locations: Pan India
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should possess:
- Graduation (mandatory).
- LL.B. graduates may also apply, provided they are not registered with the Bar Council.
- 2–8 years of relevant experience.
- Prior paralegal experience is essential.
- Good academic record and strong analytical skills.
- Excellent communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
Areas of Work / Key Responsibilities
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Filing patent applications and other forms throughout the patent lifecycle in India, the USPTO, and under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).
- Handling patent prosecution, including filing First Examination Report (FER) responses and responding to office actions.
- Drafting and filing patent assignment documents.
- Coordinating with the Indian Patent Office on patent-related matters.
- Managing patent grants, renewals, and maintenance in India and the United States.
- Preparing and filing applications, formality documents, post-grant documents, and other patent-related filings.
- Supporting patent administration and documentation activities.
Skills Required
- Strong knowledge of Indian patent procedures, USPTO, and PCT filings.
- Experience in patent prosecution and patent lifecycle management.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
- Strong client coordination and communication abilities.
- Ability to work effectively with legal professionals and clients.
Salary
- Annual CTC: ₹6–8 Lakhs
Application Process
Interested candidates can apply through the official LinkedIn job posting.
Application Link
Official LinkedIn Notification
