Details of the Organization

Anand and Anand is a full-service IP law firm providing end-to-end legal solutions across all areas of intellectual property and allied fields. The firm is professionally managed by a partnership board comprising 28 Partners and 2 Directors, supported by a management team that includes the CEO, CFO, and CIO. It employs over 400 professionals, including more than 100 qualified attorneys and engineers.

Details of the Job/Internship

Anand and Anand is hiring a Patent Associate with 6–8 years of experience to join their Intellectual Property team in Chennai. The role involves managing the patent lifecycle from drafting and prosecution to oppositions and portfolio management, while ensuring compliance with the Indian Patent Act and international standards.

Role and Responsibilities

Pre-Grant Activities:

• Conduct prior art searches, freedom-to-operate analyses, and patentability assessments.
• Draft and file provisional, complete, and PCT applications before Indian and international authorities.
• Handle office actions and examination reports, including preparing responses and attending hearings.
• Coordinate with inventors, R&D teams, and clients for disclosure and claim drafting.
• Manage timelines and procedural compliance for filings and renewals.

Post-Grant & Opposition Work:

• Handle post-grant proceedings including oppositions, revocations, and rectifications.
• Prepare and file pre-grant and post-grant oppositions, counterstatements, evidence, and submissions.
• Support attorneys in litigation, infringement analysis, and invalidation proceedings.
• Monitor granted patents for annuity payments, amendments, and enforcement readiness.

Advisory & Strategic Support:

• Provide strategic advice on portfolio management, IP valuation, and commercialization.
• Conduct IP due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, or technology transfers.
• Stay updated on changes in patent laws, procedures, and case law.

Eligibility

• Registered Patent Agent with the Indian Patent Office (mandatory).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science, Engineering, or Technology.
• 6–8 years of experience in patent drafting, prosecution, and opposition proceedings.
• Law degree preferred.
• Strong understanding of Indian Patent Law and PCT procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in research tools such as Derwent, Orbit, PatBase, or similar databases.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and detail-oriented skills.

Salary/Stipend

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Tamil Nadu

Address

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

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