Caterpillar Hiring for Patent Agent at Chennai, Tamil Nadu Full Time

Job Description:
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Position Title: Patent Agent

Job Location: Chennai, TN-India

Job Description:
Caterpillar is seeking an experienced patent agent to be based in Chennai, Tamilnadu.

Caterpillar’s intellectual property group offers a very broad-based intellectual property practice.

Skill Set Requirement:
International patent portfolio management

Invention harvesting

Drafting and prosecuting patent applications, and working with external counsel to have patent applications drafted and prosecuted for US, India and/or EP Jurisdiction; and

General IP counselling

Aftermarket Patent Lifecycle Development

Patent enforcement work experience in India

Knowledge of Indian Patents Act and US Patent Laws

Experience in drafting and prosecution of Software/Electronics/Electrical Patents

The candidate will work closely with Business Unit Patent Attorneys within the candidate’s assigned technology and product area to evaluate the patentability of innovations with specific attention to managing the preparation, drafting, and filing of patent applications and office action responses globally.

Additionally, the candidate will draft approximately 10 patent applications annually and draft responses to select office actions.

However, the candidate will primarily manage outside counsel for the majority of the candidate’s patent preparation and prosecution docket of work.

The candidate will be expected to work closely with attorneys, engineers, and service providers to collect relevant materials including any invention-related materials for preparing or having prepared, patent applications that are filed in the U.S., India, and globally.

The candidate may be asked to perform research and analysis, provide guidance on a variety of patent and IP-related issues, and act as a liaison for interdepartmental initiatives.

The Candidate must have the ability to work under strict deadlines with minimum supervision.

The Caterpillar IP team has broad international exposure to IP matters and provides the opportunity to work closely with colleagues spread over the globe.

The role will require a highly motivated individual that is looking for autonomy and flexibility but also looking to be part of an enthusiastic team.

Qualification & Experience:
The preferred candidate will be a registered patent agent with the Indian Patent and Trademark Office and must have a Bachelors’ degree (B.E. / B.Tech) in engineering in electronics/electrical/computer-science domain.

Strong background with, 2 years of relevant engineering experience, plus 8-10 years of IP experience with patent protection of software, electronics, and electrical technologies related to construction equipment or automotive domain is highly desirable.

Whether your experience has been in-house or in private practice, you must demonstrate strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills, and must also be prepared to undertake occasional business travel, including occasional travel to various facilities within India to liaise with inventors, business unit professionals, and other members of Intellectual Property.

Additional Information:
Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities – are encouraged to apply.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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