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Working At RKD

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At RKD, you will be exposed to every aspect of IPR including drafting, filing, prosecution and litigation in multiple technology areas. We offer continuous and extensive in-house training and development opportunities, and if we may say so, exponential intellectual growth.

 

The IP industry in India is growing by leaps and bounds, with local enterprises and multinationals from all over the world increasingly looking for IP protection in India and internationally.

 

Please send us a detailed resume with remuneration expectations. If selected, the next steps will include filling a pre-screening form, telephonic interview, a non-technical evaluation and lastly a technical evaluation. We look forward to receiving your application.

Patent Paralegal - At Mumbai

Qualifications and Responsibilities:

  • Graduate with good academic records
  • Previous experience of filing & prosecuting patent applications preferred
  • 1 year of work experience as 'Patent Paralegal' preferred
  • Good command over the English language & good communication skills
  • Must be detail-oriented, with analytical personality
  • Good computer skills (Windows, MS Office, Networking, Internet & Email)
  • Capable of handling emails and managing files efficiently
  • Capable of handling independent correspondence
  • Capable of handling difficult situations & deadlines
  • Capable of interacting confidently with clients, associates and other members of the team on a regular basis
  • Drafting letters and maintaining files

Terms and conditions:

  • Candidates will be required to sign a contract for a minimum period of three years.
  • Salary and other terms shall be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Apply

Patent Associate - At Pune - Computer Science

Job description:

Patent Associates are unique individuals who combine a deep knowledge of a technical area with a good understanding of intellectual property laws. We are looking for confident team players with strong technical and analytical skills, who can effectively manage various tasks and responsibilities and prioritize workflow in order to meet strict deadlines.

The main responsibilities of a Patent Associate will include:

  • Conducting patent & non-patent literature searches including prior art, freedom to operate, invalidation and other searches
  • Providing insightful analysis of search results from various sources by preparing and delivering timely, value-added patent search reports based on in-house established patent search protocols
  • Drafting Provisional and Complete Specifications for patent applications
  • Attending to Examination reports and Office Actions by giving technical arguments (written & 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 litigation team through research and analysis of recent cases etc.

Other responsibilities include:

  • Attending IPR conferences in India and abroad, and effectively representing the firm
  • Willingness to conduct seminars, workshops and orientation programs to elicit interest towards the firm and create IP awareness
  • Contributing to writing articles on behalf of the firm in various journals & magazines
  • Participating in and later conducting internal knowledge/resource sharing sessions held by the firm
  • Willingness to contribute to the firm’s newsletter
  • Assistance in tracking and meeting deadlines set by Senior Management
  • Utilizing and updating data in the firm’s IP Management System

Positions at the Group Leader level are client facing and Group Leaders would be required to report to Senior Management. Individuals with lesser experience will report to the Group Leaders in their particular technical field.

Desired Skills and Experience

  • Postgraduate in Computer Science with good academic record
  • In-depth knowledge of IPR or two years of experience in IPR
  • Preference will be given to registered patent agents
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in the field of IPR for the “Patent Associate/Patent Analyst” position
  • Proficiency in MS Office and required drawing packages
  • Excellent command over the English language (written & verbal)
  • Candidates (Indian & foreign) with excellent engineering domain knowledge and impeccable English language skills, with little/no patent knowledge, but with an interest in making a career in IPR are also welcome to apply as the firm would be willing to provide training to acquire the necessary skills

Terms and conditions:

  • Candidates will be required to sign a contract for a minimum period of three years.
  • Salary and other terms shall be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Apply

Patent Associate - At Pune & Mumbai - Information Technology

Job description:

Patent Associates are unique individuals who combine a deep knowledge of a technical area with a good understanding of intellectual property laws. We are looking for confident team players with strong technical and analytical skills, who can effectively manage various tasks and responsibilities and prioritize workflow in order to meet strict deadlines.

The main responsibilities of a Patent Associate will include:

  • Conducting patent & non-patent literature searches including prior art, freedom to operate, invalidation and other searches
  • Providing insightful analysis of search results from various sources by preparing and delivering timely, value-added patent search reports based on in-house established patent search protocols
  • Drafting Provisional and Complete Specifications for patent applications
  • Attending to Examination reports and Office Actions by giving technical arguments (written & 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 litigation team through research and analysis of recent cases etc.

Other responsibilities include:

  • Attending IPR conferences in India and abroad, and effectively representing the firm
  • Willingness to conduct seminars, workshops and orientation programs to elicit interest towards the firm and create IP awareness
  • Contributing to writing articles on behalf of the firm in various journals & magazines
  • Participating in and later conducting internal knowledge/resource sharing sessions held by the firm
  • Willingness to contribute to the firm’s newsletter
  • Assistance in tracking and meeting deadlines set by Senior Management
  • Utilizing and updating data in the firm’s IP Management System

Positions at the Group Leader level are client facing and Group Leaders would be required to report to Senior Management. Individuals with lesser experience will report to the Group Leaders in their particular technical field.

Desired Skills and Experience:

  • Postgraduate in Information Technology with good academic record
  • In-depth knowledge of IPR or two years of experience in IPR
  • Preference will be given to registered patent agents
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in the field of IPR for the “Patent Associate/Patent Analyst” position
  • Proficiency in MS Office and required drawing packages
  • Excellent command over the English language (written & verbal)
  • Candidates (Indian & foreign) with excellent engineering domain knowledge and impeccable English language skills, with little/no patent knowledge, but with an interest in making a career in IPR are also welcome to apply as the firm would be willing to provide training to acquire the necessary skills

Terms and conditions:

  • Candidates will be required to sign a contract for a minimum period of three years.
  • Salary and other terms shall be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Apply

Patent Associate - At Pune - Pharma/Chemistry

Job description:

Patent Associates are unique individuals who combine a deep knowledge of a technical area with a good understanding of intellectual property laws. We are looking for confident team players with strong technical and analytical skills, who can effectively manage various tasks and responsibilities and prioritize workflow in order to meet strict deadlines.

The main responsibilities of a Patent Associate will include:

  • Conducting patent & non-patent literature searches including prior art, freedom to operate, invalidation and other searches
  • Providing insightful analysis of search results from various sources by preparing and delivering timely, value-added patent search reports based on in-house established patent search protocols
  • Drafting Provisional and Complete Specifications for patent applications
  • Attending to Examination reports and Office Actions by giving technical arguments (written & 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 litigation team through research and analysis of recent cases etc.

Other responsibilities include:

  • Attending IPR conferences in India and abroad, and effectively representing the firm
  • Willingness to conduct seminars, workshops and orientation programs to elicit interest towards the firm and create IP awareness
  • Contributing to writing articles on behalf of the firm in various journals & magazines
  • Participating in and later conducting internal knowledge/resource sharing sessions held by the firm
  • Willingness to contribute to the firm’s newsletter
  • Assistance in tracking and meeting deadlines set by Senior Management
  • Utilizing and updating data in the firm’s IP Management System

Positions at the Group Leader level are client facing and Group Leaders would be required to report to Senior Management. Individuals with lesser experience will report to the Group Leaders in their particular technical field.

Desired Skills and Experience:

  • Postgraduate/Doctorate in Pharma/Chemistry with good academic record
  • In-depth knowledge of IPR or two years of experience in IPR
  • Preference will be given to registered patent agents
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in the field of IPR for the “Senior Patent Associate” position
  • Proficiency in MS Office and required drawing packages
  • Excellent command over the English language (written & verbal)
  • Candidates (Indian & foreign) with excellent engineering domain knowledge and impeccable English language skills, with little/no patent knowledge, but with an interest in making a career in IPR are also welcome to apply as the firm would be willing to provide training to acquire the necessary skills

Terms and Conditions:

  • Candidates will be required to sign a contract for a minimum period of three years.
  • Salary and other terms shall be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Apply

Front office Executive/Administrative Assistant - At Delhi

Qualifications and Responsibilities:-

  1. Responsibilities
  • Manage phone calls and correspondence in a courteous and efficient manner.
  • Coordinate appointments and meetings, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Maintain a tidy and organized reception and meeting area.
  • Collaborate with various teams to support daily administrative tasks.
  1. Qualifications
  • Previous front desk or customer-facing experience preferred.
  • Excellent communication in English and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and basic computer systems.
  • Impeccable organizational abilities and attention to detail.

Terms and conditions:

  • Candidates will be required to sign a contract for a minimum period of two years

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Patent Associate - At Mumbai & Delhi - Mechanical Engineer

Job description:

Patent Associates are unique individuals who combine a deep knowledge of a technical area with a good understanding of intellectual property laws. We are looking for confident team players with strong technical and analytical skills, who can effectively manage various tasks and responsibilities and prioritize workflow in order to meet strict deadlines.

The main responsibilities of a Patent Associate will include:

  • Conducting patent & non-patent literature searches including prior art, freedom to operate, invalidation and other searches
  • Providing insightful analysis of search results from various sources by preparing and delivering timely, value-added patent search reports based on in-house established patent search protocols
  • Drafting Provisional and Complete Specifications for patent applications
  • Attending to Examination reports and Office Actions by giving technical arguments (written & 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 litigation team through research and analysis of recent cases etc.

Other responsibilities include:

  • Attending IPR conferences in India and abroad, and effectively representing the firm
  • Willingness to conduct seminars, workshops and orientation programs to elicit interest towards the firm and create IP awareness
  • Contributing to writing articles on behalf of the firm in various journals & magazines
  • Participating in and later conducting internal knowledge/resource sharing sessions held by the firm
  • Willingness to contribute to the firm’s newsletter
  • Assistance in tracking and meeting deadlines set by Senior Management
  • Utilizing and updating data in the firm’s IP Management System

Positions at the Group Leader level are client facing and Group Leaders would be required to report to Senior Management. Individuals with lesser experience will report to the Group Leaders in their particular technical field.

Desired Skills and Experience

  • Postgraduate in Mechanical with good academic record
  • In-depth knowledge of IPR or two years of experience in IPR
  • Preference will be given to registered patent agents
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in the field of IPR for the “Patent Associate/Patent Analyst” position
  • Proficiency in MS Office and required drawing packages
  • Excellent command over the English language (written & verbal)
  • Candidates (Indian & foreign) with excellent engineering domain knowledge and impeccable English language skills, with little/no patent knowledge, but with an interest in making a career in IPR are also welcome to apply as the firm would be willing to provide training to acquire the necessary skills

Terms and conditions:

  • Candidates will be required to sign a contract for a minimum period of three years.
  • Salary and other terms shall be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Apply

Advocate or Lawyer - At Pune and Mumbai
Qualifications:
  • Graduate with good academic records in the field of “Law"
  • 4-5 years of experience in Litigation and client handling
  • Good command on English and Marathi
  • Good communication skills
  • Good computer skills (Windows, Ms Office, Networking, Internet & Email)
Terms and conditions:-
  • Candidates will be required to sign a contract for a minimum period of three years

Apply

Patent Associate - At Pune & Mumbai- Chemistry
Job description: Patent Associates are unique individuals who combine a deep knowledge of a technical area with a good understanding of intellectual property laws. We are looking for confident team players with strong technical and analytical skills, who can effectively manage various tasks and responsibilities and prioritize workflow in order to meet strict deadlines. The main responsibilities of a Patent Associate will include:
  • Conducting patent & non-patent literature searches including prior art, freedom to operate, invalidation and other searches
  • Providing insightful analysis of search results from various sources by preparing and delivering timely, value-added patent search reports based on in-house established patent search protocols
  • Drafting Provisional and Complete Specifications for patent applications
  • Attending to Examination reports and Office Actions by giving technical arguments (written & 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 litigation team through research and analysis of recent cases etc.
Other responsibilities include:
  • Attending IPR conferences in India and abroad, and effectively representing the firm
  • Willingness to conduct seminars, workshops and orientation programs to elicit interest towards the firm and create IP awareness
  • Contributing to writing articles on behalf of the firm in various journals & magazines
  • Participating in and later conducting internal knowledge/resource sharing sessions held by the firm
  • Willingness to contribute to the firm’s newsletter
  • Assistance in tracking and meeting deadlines set by Senior Management
  • Utilizing and updating data in the firm’s IP Management System
Positions at the Group Leader level are client facing and Group Leaders would be required to report to Senior Management. Individuals with lesser experience will report to the Group Leaders in their particular technical field. Desired Skills and Experience
  • Postgraduate/Doctorate in Chemistry with good academic record
  • In-depth knowledge of IPR or two years of experience in IPR
  • Preference will be given to registered patent agents
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in the field of IPR for the “Patent Associate/Patent Analyst” position
  • Proficiency in MS Office and required drawing packages
  • Excellent command over the English language (written & verbal)
  • Candidates (Indian & foreign) with excellent engineering domain knowledge and impeccable English language skills, with little/no patent knowledge, but with an interest in making a career in IPR are also welcome to apply as the firm would be willing to provide training to acquire the necessary skills
Terms and conditions:
  • Candidates will be required to sign a contract for a minimum period of three years.
  • Salary and other terms shall be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Apply

Patent Associate - At Pune & Mumbai - Electrical
Job description: Patent Associates are unique individuals who combine a deep knowledge of a technical area with a good understanding of intellectual property laws. We are looking for confident team players with strong technical and analytical skills, who can effectively manage various tasks and responsibilities and prioritize workflow in order to meet strict deadlines. The main responsibilities of a Patent Associate will include:
  • Conducting patent & non-patent literature searches including prior art, freedom to operate, invalidation and other searches
  • Providing insightful analysis of search results from various sources by preparing and delivering timely, value-added patent search reports based on in-house established patent search protocols
  • Drafting Provisional and Complete Specifications for patent applications
  • Attending to Examination reports and Office Actions by giving technical arguments (written & 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 litigation team through research and analysis of recent cases etc.
Other responsibilities include:
  • Attending IPR conferences in India and abroad, and effectively representing the firm
  • Willingness to conduct seminars, workshops and orientation programs to elicit interest towards the firm and create IP awareness
  • Contributing to writing articles on behalf of the firm in various journals & magazines
  • Participating in and later conducting internal knowledge/resource sharing sessions held by the firm
  • Willingness to contribute to the firm’s newsletter
  • Assistance in tracking and meeting deadlines set by Senior Management
  • Utilizing and updating data in the firm’s IP Management System
Positions at the Group Leader level are client facing and Group Leaders would be required to report to Senior Management. Individuals with lesser experience will report to the Group Leaders in their particular technical field. Desired Skills and Experience
  • Graduate/Postgraduate/Doctorate in Electricals with good academic record
  • In-depth knowledge of IPR or two years of experience in IPR
  • Preference will be given to Registered Patent Agents
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in the field of IPR for the “Group Leader” position
  • Proficiency in MS Office and required drawing packages
  • Excellent command over the English language (written & verbal)
  • Candidates (Indian & foreign) with excellent engineering domain knowledge and impeccable English language skills, with little/no patent knowledge, but with an interest in making a career in IPR are also welcome to apply as the firm would be willing to provide training to acquire the necessary skills
Terms and conditions:
  • Candidates will be required to sign a contract for a minimum period of three years.
  • Salary and other terms shall be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Apply

Patent Associate - At Pune & Mumbai - Electronics

Job description:

Patent Associates are unique individuals who combine a deep knowledge of a technical area with a good understanding of intellectual property laws. We are looking for confident team players with strong technical and analytical skills, who can effectively manage various tasks and responsibilities and prioritize workflow in order to meet strict deadlines. 

The main responsibilities of a Patent Associate will include:

  • Conducting patent & non-patent literature searches including prior art, freedom to operate, invalidation and other searches
  • Providing insightful analysis of search results from various sources by preparing and delivering timely, value-added patent search reports based on in-house established patent search protocols
  • Drafting Provisional and Complete Specifications for patent applications
  • Attending to Examination reports and Office Actions by giving technical arguments (written & 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 litigation team through research and analysis of recent cases etc.

Other responsibilities include:

  • Attending IPR conferences in India and abroad, and effectively representing the firm
  • Willingness to conduct seminars, workshops and orientation programs to elicit interest towards the firm and create IP awareness
  • Contributing to writing articles on behalf of the firm in various journals & magazines
  • Participating in and later conducting internal knowledge/resource sharing sessions held by the firm
  • Willingness to contribute to the firm’s newsletter
  • Assistance in tracking and meeting deadlines set by Senior Management
  • Utilizing and updating data in the firm’s IP Management System

Desired Skills and Experience

  • Postgraduate in Electronics with good academic record
  • In-depth knowledge of IPR or two years of experience in IPR
  • Preference will be given to Registered Patent Agents
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in the field of IPR for the “Patent Associate/Patent Analyst” position
  • Proficiency in MS Office and required drawing packages
  • Excellent command over the English language (written & verbal)
  • Candidates (Indian & foreign) with excellent engineering domain knowledge and impeccable English language skills, with little/no patent knowledge, but with an interest in making a career in IPR are also welcome to apply as the firm would be willing to provide training to acquire the necessary skills

Terms and conditions:

  • Candidates will be required to sign a contract for a minimum period of three years.
  • Salary and other terms shall be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Trademark Paralegal - at Mumbai
Qualifications and Responsibilities:
  • Graduate with good academic records
  • Providing assistance in Trademark filing, maintaining filing systems and formal work in relation to drafting and submission of documents
  • 1 year of work experience as 'Trademark Paralegal' preferred
  • Good command over the English language & good communication skills
  • Must be detail-oriented, with analytical personality
  • Good computer skills (Windows, MS Office, Networking, Internet & Email)
  • Capable of handling emails and managing files efficiently
  • Capable of handling independent correspondence
  • Capable of handling difficult situations & deadlines
  • Capable of interacting confidently with clients, associates and other members of the team on a regular basis
  • Drafting letters and maintaining files
Terms and conditions:
  • Candidates will be required to sign a contract for a minimum period of three years.
  • Salary and other terms shall be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Apply