SS Rana & Co is looking to hire for multiple roles in Delhi

SS Rana & Co. is looking to hire candidates to the positions of Patent Associate/Patent Agent and Associate Advocate-Litigation IP in Delhi.

Patent Associate / Patent Agent

PQE: 1- 3 Years

Educational Qualification: B.E/ B.Tech/ B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.E/ MTech.

Job Profile

• Conducting Prior Art searches on paid and free databases.

• Preparing IP opinions (patentability, FTO, invalidity)

• Creating initial understanding of the invention, creating search strategies, executing search strategies.

• Drafting Provisional and Complete Specifications for patent applications

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

• Attending to examination reports and office actions by giving technical arguments (written and verbal) and attending hearings at the Indian Patent Office (in case of registered patent agents).

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

• Patent Application filing and prosecution in India and worldwide, including PCT.

Desired Skills

• Self-motivated, proactive and hardworking. Ability to listen and anticipate.

• Excellent written and verbal communication.

• High attention to detail.

• Proven ability to meet stringent deadlines, adapt to changing priorities.

• Knowledge of Indian Patent Laws, USA and EPO Patent laws.

• Qualification as a patent agent would be an added advantage.

Associate Advocate-Litigation IP

PQE: 1- 5 Years

Education: LLB (3 years or 5 years)/ LLM

Location: South Delhi

Job Profile

• Prior experience in commercial litigation, and knowledge of IPR.

• Drafting of suit plaint, written statement, interim applications, written submissions, etc.;

• Prior experience in appearing before various courts in Delhi;

• Open to travel to south Delhi and all district courts and Delhi High Court; being flexible and available for working on weekends depending on urgent work requirements.

• Coordination, communication and planning across attorney teams who are handling multiple client matters.

Desired Skills

• Analytical bent of mind, expected to give valid and effective solutions to clients.

• LLB with experience of IP litigation.

• Independent, self-starter and self-motivated.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Office.

• Strong focus on thought leadership.

• Proven ability to meet deadlines, adapt to changing priorities.

• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

• Excellent research skills.

• Excellent comprehension and presentation skills.

Remuneration: As per market standards.

Interested candidates can send their CVs / applications to hr@ssrana.com

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