Deputy Manager In Patents Dept

Role: Deputy Manager In Patents Dept. Educational Qualification Essential : BE/ B-Tech/ M-Tech in Mechanical Engineering/Automotive Designs Work Experience: 5-7 years of work experience in patent searching, drafting and prosecution (preferably in vehicle technology) Nature of work experience: Expertise in drafting patent applications and handling examination reports of Indian Patent Office Experience with patent databases (Derwent, Orbit) and analytics (novelty, FTO, invalidation, technology search, infringement) Domain expertise in vehicle technology like engines, transmission, emission system, interiors, vehicle body, brakes, suspension, etc Prior experience in Law firm or In-house (preferred) Key responsibilities: Educate and motivate engineers on IP creation and protection Conduct ideation workshops and collaborate on new idea generation/submission Perform patent studies on patentability, FTO, Invalidation, State of art and infringement across vehicular technologies Draft/review patent application and response to examination reports for filing with Indian Patent Office Competencies: Should have attitude to proactively develop understanding of diverse technology areas apart from his / her technical background and strong interpersonal skills Must have good verbal and written communication skills Must be able to work independently and can also collaborate with a team to achieve business objective Good understanding of Indian Patent Act would be an added advantage