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Company Description
S&A Law Offices ("S&A") is a full-service law firm with experienced professionals, offering legal services in diverse practice areas. With offices in Gurugram, New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and associate offices across India, S&A provides legal solutions nationwide. The firm specializes in Litigation, ADR, Corporate Laws, Intellectual Property Rights, and more. S&A is known for its state-of-the-art technology, quick turnaround time, and innovative solutions to complex legal issues.
Job Description: Partner - Patent
Designation: Partner - Patent
Location: Gurgaon
Experience: 12+ years in patent prosecution, including significant experience in leadership, client management, and business development
Qualification: B.Tech/M.Tech/M.Sc in ECE, EEE, CS, IT, Electrical (Patent Agent certification is mandatory)
Job Responsibilities:
Patent Strategy: Lead the strategic planning, filing, and prosecution of patent applications, ensuring alignment with client goals and legal requirements.
Drafting Specifications: Oversee the drafting of detailed patent specifications and claims.
Client Management: Build and maintain strong client relationships, offering expert guidance on patent strategy and IP issues.
Business Development: Drive business development activities to expand client base and generate new opportunities.
Team Leadership: Manage and mentor the patent team, promoting professional growth and effective team dynamics.
Response Management: Supervise preparation and filing of responses to office actions and other communications from the Patent Office.
Hearing and Opposition Management: Represent clients in hearings, manage pre and post-grant oppositions, and draft review petitions.
Design Applications: Direct the filing and prosecution of design applications.
File and Record Management: Oversee patent file management, email monitoring, prior art searches, patent watches, PCT filings, and renewals
Skills Required:
Leadership: Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects, and drive strategic initiatives.
Client Relations: Expertise in managing client relationships and delivering high-quality IP counsel.
Business Development: Demonstrated success in business development and expanding client engagement.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with proficiency in persuasive and creative writing.
Patent Expertise: Extensive experience in patent drafting, office action responses, and complex IP issues.
IP Knowledge: Deep knowledge of global IP laws, patent databases, and relevant technical domains.
Software Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Certifications: Additional certifications or training in intellectual property or related fields are advantageous.
The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in leading patent practices, managing key client relationships, and driving business growth, with a deep understanding of the intricacies of patent law.
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