[Hiring] Consultant @UnitedLex

Role Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Patent Services Professional to create high quality patent applications and (preferably) support patent prosecution activities by collaborating with inventors, clients, and external counsel. The role involves:

• Conducting invention disclosure discussions
• Assessing patentability
• Drafting and reviewing applications
• Guiding drafting teams
• Contributing to Office Action responses

The candidate is expected to maintain high standards of quality, communication, excellent delivery, while operating with a strong client ownership mindset.

The candidate’s key strengths & competencies are as below:

• Strong technical acumen with the ability to understand complex inventions quickly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with clarity in both technical and legal articulation.
• Sound problem solving ability and balanced technical/legal judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality work while meeting SLA, deadline, and productivity expectations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with inventors, internal teams, and external counsel.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation discipline.
• Proactive approach for continuous improvement, training, and process optimization.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech. – Computer Science Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Registered patent agent is a plus
• LL.B. (Hons.) from a reputed law school is a plus
• 7+ years of experience in IP services, legal operations, or IP outsourcing specifically related to drafting US patent applications and responding to office actions (preferable)
• Excellent understanding of US, EP & India patent laws
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and analytical skills
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and effectively manage competing priorities
• Ability to operate independently with minimal guidance and direction
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks - dynamic, and action-orientated, which meets deadlines and makes it happen
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Visio and related software programs

Requirements

• Conduct end to end patent application drafting and review, ensuring clarity, completeness, and alignment with jurisdictional requirements.
• Provide inventor guidance sessions and conduct invention disclosure reviews (IDF reviews) to extract technical disclosures and take decisions on inventiveness/filing.
• Have some experience in preparing and reviewing Office Action responses (US, IN), incorporating strategic claim amendments and arguments.
• Collaborate with patent counsel to ensure strategy on drafting, prosecution, and related activities.
• Maintain seamless communication with clients and partner law firms, ensuring timely updates and clear articulation of technical and procedural matters.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to align expectations, clarify requirements, and provide accurate data reports.
• Ensure adherence to deadlines, SLAs, KPIs, and quality metrics, maintaining service excellence across tasks.
• Conduct quality checks, enforce review standards, and drive continuous improvement across tasks.
• Generate high quality drafting and training materials to support capability building across teams.
• Lead or contribute to training initiatives, including drafting workshops and knowledge sharing sessions.
• Identify process gaps and propose operational improvements, automation opportunities, and best practices for scaling efficiency.

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