Elevate Flexible Legal Resourcing
Website:
elevate.law
Job details:
Elevate is hiring a Senior Associate – Global IP Prosecution, in the Prosecution team. The candidate is responsible for conducting patent searches, and providing guidance on patent-related matters. Further, the candidate is responsible for drafting and prosecuting patent applications for India, US and EP. The candidate will also work closely with inventors, engineers, and legal teams to ensure that inventions are effectively protected under patent law of IN, US and EP.
Specifically, the Senior Associate – Global IP Prosecution will
- Draft and prepare patent applications by gathering information from inventors and conducting thorough reviews of technical documents and drawings.
- Manage the prosecution process of patent applications by responding to FER and office actions, conducting interviews or hearings with patent examiners, and maintaining communication with The Indian Patent Office and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) or relevant international patent offices.
- Conduct prior art searches and analyze existing patents to provide strategic insights regarding the patentability of inventions and the freedom to operate.
- Consult with clients to understand their innovations and provide advice on patent protection strategies, including potential patent infringement issues.
- Stay updated on current patent laws, regulations, and trends to provide informed legal advice and insights to clients and colleagues.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, engineering, and legal departments to facilitate the patent process and align with business objectives.
Experience
- Previous experience as a patent agent or in a related intellectual property role is advantageous.
- Must be registered with the Indian Patent Office to prosecute patents and handle hearings etc.
Skills For Success
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain complex concepts clearly and effectively to clients and colleagues.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; proficient in conducting thorough research and analysis of patents and prior art.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Professional integrity and commitment to confidentiality and ethics.
Technical Skills
- Strong technical background in relevant fields.
- Familiarity with patent law and intellectual property regulations for India, US and EP.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering discipline (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Computer Science) required; advanced degree preferred.
Company Information
Elevate is a law company. We provide software and services for the intersection of business and law. Our legal, business, and technology professionals offer practical ways for global law departments and law firms to improve efficiency, quality, and business outcomes.
Our Most Recent Achievements And Distinctions Include
- Certified as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces® for Development 2025 by Great Place to Work®
- Certified as a Great Place to Work® 2025 in the US, UK, India, and Philippines
- For the tenth consecutive year, in 2025, Chambers & Partners named Elevate as a Top global services provider, ranking us as Band 1 (highest ranking) in all applicable categories (Contract Lifecycle Management, Litigation Services, and Flexible Legal Staffing) and as an Alternative Legal Service Provider in Asia-Pacific
- Newsweek named Elevate one of ‘America’s Greatest Workplaces in Professional Services’ for 2025 and previously awarded it the highest rating in the ‘America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity’ and ‘America’s Greatest Workplaces for 2024’ lists
- For the fourth year in a row, Elevate’s integrated law firm is designated as a top law firm in Commercial Litigation in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers/US News & World Report Best Law Firms
- Elevate named a top ALSP in Asia by Thomson Reuters’ Asian Legal Business in 2024
- Winner, Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2018, 2017, and 2016
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