Crescent Innovation and Incubation Council (CIIC)
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ciic.ventures
Job details:
We’re Hiring | Registered Patent Agent (3–5 Years Experience)
We are looking for a Registered Patent Agent to join our team and play a key role in strengthening our IP and innovation ecosystem. This role involves working closely with startups, researchers, and academic stakeholders to support end-to-end IP creation, protection, and commercialization.
Key Responsibilities:Patent Drafting & Filing
- Draft high-quality patent specifications and claims across diverse technology domains
- Handle end-to-end patent filing in India and support international filings (PCT)
- Work closely with inventors to convert ideas into strong, defensible patent applications
Patent Prosecution
- Manage patent prosecution, including responding to FERs and examination reports
- Handle claim amendments and represent/assist in hearings before the Patent Office
- Ensure timely compliance with statutory deadlines and procedures
Trademark Support
- Conduct trademark searches and support filing, examination responses, and prosecution
- Assist in building brand protection strategies for startups
IP Strategy & Advisory
- Identify patentable innovations through interaction with founders and researchers
- Conduct prior art searches, patentability assessments, and basic FTO analysis
- Support overall IP strategy (patents and trademarks) aligned with business and commercialization goals
Startup & Ecosystem Support
- Guide startups on DPIIT recognition and IP-related government schemes
- Support documentation for reimbursements, grants, and compliance requirements
- Work with multiple stakeholders including startups, students, faculty, and research teams
Portfolio Management
- Maintain and track IP portfolios, including filings, grants, renewals, and timelines
- Ensure proper documentation and monitoring of all IP-related activities
Training & Awareness
- Conduct IPR workshops, awareness sessions, and training programs
- Promote an IP-driven culture within the innovation ecosystem
Qualifications & Experience:- Registered Patent Agent (India)
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience in patent drafting, filing, and prosecution
- Technical qualification (B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech or equivalent in Engineering/Science)
- Exposure to trademark filing and prosecution
- Strong expertise in claim drafting and patent documentation
- Good understanding of Indian Patent Law and procedures
- Ability to work across multiple technology domains and stakeholders
- Strong communication, coordination, and analytical skills
Why Join Us:This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of innovation, startups, and academia, enabling the transformation of ideas into protected and scalable ventures. You will be part of a dynamic, impact-driven environment with significant exposure to the startup and research ecosystem.
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