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.
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.
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.
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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