Tata Steel invites online application for the post of IP Counsel.
Name of the Post: IP Counsel
Location: Jamshedpur
Essential Qualification and Experience
· A Degree in B. Tech./M. tech/MSc./PhD/Research Fellows with 3-7 years of experience.
· Preferably in Metallurgy, Physics, Mechanical Engineering.
· Registered Patent Agents/LL.B./LLM in IP law preferred.
· Having sound knowledge of Indian Patent Act 1970, PCT
· IP searching/FTO/Invalidity, Expertise to use IP Databases, Patent Drafting, Patent Prosecution, and National Patent Filing/PCT Filing
· Due Diligence of Patent portfolios and identifying emerging IP trends
· Skills on Patent portfolio management and Patent landscaping and IP audits
· Technical competence to perform intellectual property and technical due diligence.
· Technical competence to execute patent landscaping, technology scouting, and data mining (programming would be an advantage) projects
· Impeccable written and verbal communications to make knowledge-driven recommendations to technical and business leadership.
· Collaborative aptitude to engage with people from diverse skill set to retrieve the insights and Exposure to IP, Business, and technical databases
Roles & Responsibilities
· Intellectual Property Portfolio Development: Strategic curation and expansion of IP assets to align with business objectives and market opportunities.
· Supporting R&D in ideation, creation, and development: Guiding innovation processes from concept to commercialization while safeguarding IP rights.
· Interviewing inventors, conducting Search and Patent drafting: Collaborating with inventors to document novel ideas, validate uniqueness via prior art searches, and draft robust patent applications.
· Patent Audit: Systematic review of existing patents to assess validity, compliance, and alignment with organizational strategy.
· Patent Searches (State of the Art, FTO, Invalidity, etc.): Executing targeted searches to inform R&D direction, mitigate infringement risks, or challenge/existing patents.
· Responding to FERs and Office Actions of other jurisdictions: Addressing patent examiners' queries with technical-legal arguments to secure grant approvals.
· Attending Hearing on Patent matters: Advocating for IP rights in legal or administrative proceedings to resolve disputes or oppositions.
· Managing IP management tool AQX Corporate: Overseeing digital IP workflows, docketing, and analytics for streamlined portfolio management.
· Negotiating Research Contracts & NDAs with various Research partners: Structuring agreements with partners to define IP ownership, licensing, and confidentiality terms.
· IP awareness sessions: Educating teams on IP best practices to foster innovation and ensure timely, secure filings.
How to apply?
- To apply online, click here
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