Patent Research Associate

Company Overview

Prism IPR is a fast-growing patent consultancy delivering high-quality, cost-effective IP services to global clients—law firms, in-house IP teams, technology companies, investors, startups, inventors, and universities. Headquartered in New Delhi, we execute US, EP, and Indian IP projects across domains through a team of experienced analysts and attorneys committed to practical, business-focused outcomes.

Role Summary

As a Patent Research Associate, you will lead end-to-end analytical work—conducting infringement analyses, preparing claim charts, identifying potential infringers, and providing clear, defensible insights to clients. The role is full-time, on-site in Gurugram, with daily collaboration across legal, technical, and BD teams and periodic client interactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive prior art and product/use-case analyses for infringement, invalidity, FTO, and landscape projects.
• Build claim charts/EoUs with precise element mapping, screenshots, citations, and links to authoritative sources.
• Identify target products/companies and gather evidence (datasheets, manuals, SDK docs, patents, standards, teardowns, forums, reviews).
• Synthesize findings into clear reports (Word/PowerPoint/Excel), highlighting strengths, risks, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with patent counsel on claim interpretation and project scoping; present findings to clients when required.
• Maintain SOPs, search strategies, and audit trails for quality and reproducibility.
• Support team members through review, feedback, and (as needed) task delegation.

Qualifications (Must-Have)

• Hands-on experience in claim charting and infringer identification projects.
• Strong analytical and research skills; ability to interpret claims, file histories, standards, and product literature.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; crisp, client-ready writing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science (advanced degree a plus).
• High attention to detail; ability to work independently under deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability or readiness to handle/mentor a small team.