Patent Lawyer
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Job Overview 

We are looking for a smart and knowledgeable Patent Lawyer to be a part of our growing legal team. You will be responsible for helping clients safeguard their intellectual property rights. You should be able to conduct in-depth research and clarify any of the client’s queries. 

As a Patent Lawyer, you should be able to represent clients for court proceedings and negotiate patent contract details. Besides, you should also be able to guide clients with settlements and compensations. To excel in this job role, you should also remain up-to-date with the changes and developments in intellectual property laws. 

A successful candidate should also have knowledge of technical and legal aspects of intellectual properties. In addition to this, you should also display excellent leadership and decision-making skills. Your ability to maintain confidentiality of client information and strong customer service skills will be advantageous. 

If you can help clients with all their patent-related queries, then do get in touch. We would love to have a word with you.  

Responsibilities 

• Advising clients on their intellectual property rights 

• Analyzing and explaining to clients the various rules and regulations relating to technical data, patents, and copyrights 

• Addressing any client queries 

• Gathering data by conducting in-depth legal and technical research 

• Representing clients in court and handling their intellectual property case proceedings 

• Assisting clients in drafting statutory, contractual, and regulatory obligations to protect their intellectual properties 

• Reviewing client’s contracts with business partners to ascertain inclusion of intellectual property details 

• Guiding the clients with settlements and compensations 

• Establishing the authenticity of inventions by conducting in-depth research 

• Safeguarding client’s inventions by preparing patent applications   

• Submitting and defending patent application details 

• Staying up-to-date with the developments and changes in intellectual property laws 

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Law 

• Holding a valid license to practice law 

• Proven work experience as a Patent Lawyer in a reputed Legal firm 

• Complete knowledge of patent laws, regulations, and other legal guidelines 

• Familiarity with technical and legal aspects of intellectual properties 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills 

• Strong negotiation skills 

• Excellent analytical and researching skills 

• Good decision-making skills 

• Highly motivated and detail-oriented individual 

• Displaying strong leadership qualities 

• Ability to work under pressure and manage stressful situations 

• Highly reliable individual 

• Ability to offer excellent customer service