CURRENT OPENING
Location: Delhi
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: 1–3 Years
Industry: Intellectual Property / Mechanical or Electrical & Electronics / Legal Services
Key Responsibilities & Qualifications (but not limited to):To work on technical matters related to Patent Law.
- B.Tech/M.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics
- Candidates registered as Patent Agent are preferred. LLB degree is an additional advantage
- Candidate should be well versed with search databases like Orbit and other patent search tools.
- Good communication and analytical skills
- Candidates with 1-2 years of experience will be preferred
If you possess relevant experience, we encourage you to apply to hr@indiaip.com
Location: Delhi
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: 1–3 Years
Industry: Intellectual Property / Mechanical or Electrical & Electronics / Legal Services
Key Responsibilities & Qualifications (but not limited to):To work on technical matters related to Patent Law.
- B.Tech/M.Tech in Telecommunication/Computer Science/Electrical/Electronics
- Candidates registered as Patent Agent are preferred. LLB degree is an additional advantage
- Candidates should be well versed in drafting and prosecution of patent applications
- Candidate should be well versed with search databases like Orbit and other patent search tools.
- Good knowledge of working on technologies 3GPP standards/Computer Graphics/VLSI
- Good communication and analytical skills
- Candidates with experience in handling claim chart preparation.
- Candidates with 1-2 years of experience will be preferred.
If you possess relevant experience, we encourage you to apply to hr@indiaip.com
Location: Delhi
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: 1–3 Years
Industry: Intellectual Property / Chemical Sciences / Legal Services
About the Role: We are looking for a detail-oriented and technically proficient Associate to join our Patent team at Lall & Sethi. The role focuses on patent searching and prosecution support for chemical, agrochemical and pharmaceutical innovations, including small molecules, formulations, process chemistry, and advanced materials.
This opportunity is ideal for Ph.D. or postdoctoral professionals in Chemistry/life sciences who are interested in transitioning into the IP domain and building a long-term career at the intersection of science, technology, and law.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct high-quality patentability, freedom-to-operate (FTO), validity/invalidity, and landscape searches in the chemistry and pharmaceutical domains
- Analyze patent and non-patent literature using tools such as: STN, SciFinder, Orbit, Google Patents or Chemical structure and reaction-search platforms: (substructure/similarity searching)
- Evaluate and compare chemical structures, reaction schemes, Markush claims, and formulation components
- Draft and present technical search reports with clear, actionable insights for internal and client use
- Support patent drafting and prosecution under the guidance of senior team members or attorneys
Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. or Postdoctoral experience in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, or related fields
- 1–3 years of experience in patent searching
- Proficiency with chemical structure search tools
- Familiarity with patent and scientific research tools
- High attention to detail and a strong interest in chemical innovation and IP strategy
- Strong analytical skills and technical/scientific writing ability
Preferred Skills:
- Understanding of Markush structures, chemical claim formats, and chemistry-specific patent drafting styles
- Exposure to prosecution workflows, including office action analysis and drafting
- Knowledge of small molecule patent considerations, including novelty, inventive step, and claim scope
- Prior experience supporting IP work in pharma, chemical R&D, specialty chemicals, or materials science
If you possess relevant experience, we encourage you to apply to hr@indiaip.com
Overview: Responsible for managing patent filings, prosecution, client portfolios and paralegal team, with strong focus on documentation accuracy and deadline compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and file patent applications, Forms, FER responses, written submissions, and annuities.
- Track FERs, hearings, examination reports, and patent certificates.
- Manage client portfolios, docketing, deadlines, and communication.
- Oversee paralegal team workflow, quality, and process adherence.
- Maintain records, schedules, correspondence, and documentation.
Requirements:
- Stable profile with 5–8 years of patent paralegal experience, with minimum 3 years as a Patents (Paralegal) Manager or Team Leader.
- Strong understanding of patent filing/prosecution procedures.
- Hands-on experience with Registry e-filing systems and Anaqua or similar docketing tools.
- Excellent drafting, coordination, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office and docketing tools.
Salary Range: Depending on expertise, prior experience, and performance in the technical interview round.
If you possess relevant experience, we encourage you to apply to hr@indiaip.com
CAREERS @ LALL AND SETHI
We look for talented individuals who will continue our tradition of excellence, integrity and high-quality client service. We welcome candidates interested in joining a firm that demands the very best from our lawyers and provides the tools to meet that challenge. The firm has formal and informal mentoring opportunities for their associates. Training sessions are held to encourage the development of expertise in specific areas of interest. Interested candidates should send their updated resume to: hr@indiaip.com
INTERNSHIP @ LALL AND SETHI
We invite students to apply for internships, preferably 1-2 months prior to the period they wish to intern with us. Please email your resume along with a covering letter to internship@indiaip.com, clearly indicating the purpose as the subjects of the mail.