Position: Senior Associate
Location: Gurgaon / Bangalore (WFO)
Shift Timing: 8:30AM -5:30 PM or 10:30 AM - 7:30 PM
About Us:
Unitedlex India Pvt. Ltd. (Formerly known as iRunway India Pvt Ltd) is a data and professional services company delivering outcomes for high-performing law firms and corporate legal departments in the areas of digital litigation, intellectual property, contracts, compliance, and legal operations. Founded in 2006 with a mission to push the boundaries of legal innovation, we provide solutions that enable measurable performance improvement, risk mitigation, revenue gain, cost reduction, and digital business synergy
Overall, Purpose of Job:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Patent Prosecution specialist to join our dynamic team to handle expansive responsibilities related to our client’s patent portfolio. The primary day to day focus will be on responding to office actions.
Candidates should have strengths in teamwork (internal and external stakeholders), quality control, and problem-solving. They must also have strong interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Candidates should be experienced in working autonomously/remotely from the team/stakeholders but open to seeking advice from senior team members when needed.
Requirements:
- B.E./B. Tech./M. Tech. – Computer Science Engineering or Electronics & Communication Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Registered patent agent is a plus.
- LL.B. (Hons.) from a reputable law school, is a plus.
- At least 3 years of experience in responding to office actions.
- Excellent understanding of US patent laws.
- Knowledge of EP and India laws is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with other professionals in the legal department and business teams.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and effectively manage competing priorities.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and direction.
- Ability to resolve ambiguities and provide legal guidance in uncertain situations.
- Strategic thinking to drive efficiencies and provide business advice and solutions.
- Detail-oriented with excellent judgment and analytical skills.
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks - dynamic, and action-orientated, which meets deadlines and makes it happen.
- Ability to work collaboratively with onsite and/or virtual global teams.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and related software programs.
Key ResponsibiIlities:
- Preparing responses to the US office actions.
- Co-ordinating with partner law firms for patent prosecution activities.
- Reviewing work products of junior team members.
- Supporting senior members of the team in their day-to-day activities.
- Performing other related activities as required.
UnitedLex is a data and professional services company delivering outcomes that create value and competitive advantage for legal and the business. Our business is anchored by a passion for innovation brought to life by a global community of diverse individuals determined to deliver on the promise of data mastery, legal acumen, and human ingenuity.