SS Rana & Co is looking to hire to the positions of Patent Associate / Patent Agent, Senior Associate Advocate-IP Litigation and Associate Advocate in Delhi.

Patent Associate / Patent Agent

PQE: 1- 3 Years

Qualification: B.E/ B.Tech/ B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.E/ MTech.

Job Profile

• Conducting prior art searches on paid and free databases.

• Preparing IP opinions (patentability, FTO, invalidity).

• Creating initial understanding of the invention, creating search strategies, executing search strategies.

• Drafting provisional and complete specifications for patent applications.

• Drafting and handling response to office actions in India and all other compliance requirements as per the applicable patent law.

• Attending to examination reports and office actions by giving technical arguments (written and verbal) and attending hearings at the Indian Patent Office (in case of registered patent agents)

• Assisting in patent oppositions and providing technical support to the enforcement activities through research and analysis of recent cases etc.

• Patent application filing and prosecution in India and worldwide including PCT.

Desired Skills

• Candidate should be self-motivated, proactive and hardworking. Candidate should have the ability to listen and anticipate.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• High attention to details.

• Proven ability to meet stringent deadlines, ability to adapt to changing priorities.

• Knowledge of Indian Patent Laws, USA and EPO Patents laws.

• Being a patent agent would be an added advantage.

Senior Associate Advocate - IP Litigation

Location: South Delhi

PQE: 5‐8 Years

Qualification: LLB (3 years or 5 years)/ LLM

Job Profile

• Drafting of suits, written statements, writs, counter affidavits, rejoinders, appeals, contempt petitions, miscellaneous applications, affidavits, etc.

• Candidate must have experience in initiating, defending and/ or managing litigation with a keen aim at solving cases

• Should have experience in different kinds of suits.

• Prior experience in appearing before various courts in Delhi independently.

• Open to travel to south Delhi and all district courts, Delhi High Court and Supreme Court

• Candidate should be flexible and available for working on weekends depending on urgent work requirements.

• Coordination, communication and planning across attorney teams who are handling multiple client matters.

Desired Skills

• Analytical bent of mind; candidate would be expected to give valid and effective solutions to clients.

• Independent, self‐starter and self‐motivated.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Office, Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint.

• Strong focus on thought leadership.

• Proven ability to meet deadlines, adapt to changing priorities.

• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

• Excellent research skills.

• Excellent comprehension and presentation skills.

Associate Advocate

Location: South Delhi

PQE: 2‐5 Years

Qualification: LLB (3 years or 5 years)/ LLM

Job Profile

• Trademark searches and opinion.

• Filing and prosecution of trademark applications and providing legal opinion on trademark matters.

• Preparing, maintaining and updating client trademark portfolio.

• Ability to handle client queries on IP Practices in India and draft legal opinions.

• Ability to prepare notice of opposition as well as counter statement reply, notices and rejoinders.

• Oppositions/ cancellations/ rectifications and affidavits

• Visiting government offices in relation with trademark filings, attending show cause hearings at Trademark Registry and IPAB.

• Managing and maintaining IP filings, prosecution and renewals.

• Ability to work in a fast‐paced, technology‐driven environment..

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Desired Skills

• Candidate should be highly organized with the ability to prioritize and multitask.

• Candidate should have an analytical bent of mind, and would be expected to give valid and effective solutions to clients.

• Independent, self‐starter and self‐motivated.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Office, Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint.

• Strong focus on thought leadership.

• Proven ability to meet deadlines, ability to adapt to changing priorities.

• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

• Excellent research skills.

• Excellent comprehension and presentation skills.

Remuneration: As per market standards.

Interested candidates can send their CVs / applications to hr@ssrana.com

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