612 Patent Attorney jobs in India

**Position Responsibilities**:

- Conduct patentability searches and analyze prior art to determine the novelty and patentability of inventions.
- Collaborate with inventors, engineers, and technical experts to understand and document the invention details accurately.
- Conduct patent infringement analysis and prepare opinions on the validity and enforceability of patents.
- Assist in patent portfolio management, including conducting patent portfolio reviews and developing patent filing strategies.
- Monitor and evaluate potential patent infringements for enforcement of patent rights
- Collaborate with outside counsel and manage relationships with external patent attorneys.
- Stay updated with relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends related to patents and intellectual property.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Position Qualifications**:

- Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a Patent Attorney, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department.
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or equivalent degree from an accredited law school.
- Strong knowledge of patent laws, regulations, and procedures, both domestically and internationally.
- Ability to conduct comprehensive patent searches and analyze prior art effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal and technical concepts clearly and concisely.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels

1. Extremely Strong and Competent Patent Prosecution Professional with a minimum of 5-6 years of relevant experience in drafting responses to US/EP Office Actions in Core Software/Electronics/Mechanical Domains. Colleagues with IN prosecution experience are requested not to apply. Only colleagues with core US/EP prosecution experience are requested to apply.

2. Technical understanding of subject matter and depth to which the candidate goes for elaborating the invention in the specification is the key evaluation parameter. The Candidate should be from a premium technical Institute with extremely strong academic background.

3. It would be preferred that the Candidate is based in the Gr. Noida or Delhi/Bangalore Offices of K&K, but we’ll be open to receive profiles of professionals who prefer to be based in Chennai/Mumbai/Hyderabad Locations of K&K. Candidates preferring to work from home are requested not to apply.

4. Candidate should have a strong understanding of Patent Act, and should be technically very sound with intent of going into complete detail of the invention. Registered Patent Agents/Attorneys would be preferred.

5. Should have clarity in verbal communications so as to efficiently discuss with clients, and manage client projects, mandates, business development mandates, and client relationships.

6. Should be a strong team player as well as a positive individual contributor.

7. Should be willing to take additional responsibilities pertaining to trainings, speaking opportunities, client communications, overseeing the docketing team to ensure smooth client intimations, among others.

**About the Role:**
**OSTTRA India**
**The Role: Legal Counsel**
**The Team:** The Legal Department at OSTTRA is a small but robust team, and the position will report directly to the General Counsel of EMEA and APAC. We are a highly trusted and dynamic team that works in close partnership with the business to help drive maximum results.
**The Impact:** Together, we build, support, protect and manage high-performance, resilient platforms that process more than 100 million messages a day. Our services are vital to automated trade processing around the globe, managing peak volumes and working with our customers and regulators to ensure the efficient settlement of trades and effective operation of global capital markets.
**What's in it for you** **:** This in-house legal counsel position is based in our Gurgaon Office in India. Primary responsibilities will be to work on a broad range of corporate, corporate secretary, commercial, regulatory, privacy and transactional legal matters in all areas of OSTTRA's business. Lawyer will work closely with colleagues in the legal, business, front office and core infrastructure and support functions and report to the lead lawyer in India.
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a global team based out of Gurgaon and to work with colleagues across multiple regions globally.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Manage, draft and negotiate various commercial contracts, including procurement and support, real estate, software licenses, services, maintenance, web-based services, consulting agreements, non-disclosure agreements and other commercial agreements
+ Support sales and other business teams including shared services groups based in different regions, globally and provide them with innovative business solutions.
+ Developing knowledge of multiple areas of the law, including intellectual property, and privacy, and data protection to counsel internal clients on business and legal risks arising at all stages of the customer relationship.
+ Analyzing, evaluating, and providing input to product and client initiatives with a view to identifying and highlighting possible business and legal risks to management.
+ Assist with various projects for OSTTRA's post-trade services, including client onboarding, commercial and jurisdictional issues, responding to regulatory requests and keeping abreast of post-trade regulatory developments in India
+ Provide company secretarial support or oversee third party provider of company secretarial support globally.
+ Liaise among business and various support and control divisions of OSTTRA, including IT, Tax, Compliance, Finance, Risk and Operations
+ Engage and manage outside counsel
+ Act as key member of team of commercial/corporate lawyers based in London, also with legal colleagues in the UK, US, India, Singapore, Sweden and Israel.
**What We're Looking For:**
+ Strong academic background / legal degree preferred or conversion
+ Qualified lawyer
+ 3 to 6 years experience of in-house and/or large law firm experience in a transactional practice
+ Must have an excellent command of the English language (both written and spoken)
+ Excellent drafting and negotiating skills
+ Legal experience in negotiating and drafting commercial and other business to business technology and information related contracts - nice to have
+ Experienced in data protection and commercial matters - nice to have
+ Knowledge of data and software licensing, intellectual property, and commercial contract law required - preferred
+ Knowledge of the laws England and of the State of NY is also great
+ Experience with technology, or financial services companies - nice to have
+ Proven ability to manage a variety of commercial transactions and special projects simultaneously
+ Ability to anticipate and respond to problems
+ Investigative, analytical and strategic skills
+ Proactive, enthusiastic, self-motivated team player. Strong organizational skills
+ You'll be asked to work 2/3 days from the OSTTRA office
**The Location: Gurgaon, India**
**About Company Statement:**
OSTTRA is a market leader in derivatives post-trade processing, bringing innovation, expertise, processes and networks together to solve the post-trade challenges of global financial markets. OSTTRA operates cross-asset post-trade processing networks, providing a proven suite of Credit Risk, Trade Workflow and Optimisation services. Together these solutions streamline post-trade workflows, enabling firms to connect to counterparties and utilities, manage credit risk, reduce operational risk and optimise processing to drive post-trade efficiencies.
OSTTRA was formed in 2021 through the combination of four businesses that have been at the heart of post trade evolution and innovation for the last 20+ years: MarkitServ, Traiana, TriOptima and Reset. These businesses have an exemplary track record of developing and supporting critical market infrastructure and bring together an established community of market participants comprising all trading relationships and paradigms, connected using powerful integration and transformation capabilities.
**About OSTTRA**
_Candidates should note that OSTTRA is an_ _independent firm,_ _jointly owned by S&P Global and CME Group. As part of the joint venture, S&P Global_ _provides recruitment services_ _to OSTTRA - however, successful candidates will be interviewed and directly employed by OSTTRA, joining our global team of more than 1,200 post trade experts._
OSTTRA was formed in 2021 through the combination of four businesses that have been at the heart of post trade evolution and innovation for the last 20+ years: MarkitServ, Traiana, TriOptima and Reset. OSTTRA is a joint venture, owned 50/50 by S&P Global and CME Group.
With an outstanding track record of developing and supporting critical market infrastructure, our combined network connects thousands of market participants to streamline end to end workflows - from trade capture at the point of execution, through portfolio optimization, to clearing and settlement.
Joining the OSTTRA team is a unique opportunity to help build a bold new business with an outstanding heritage in financial technology, playing a central role in supporting global financial markets.
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**Job ID:** 315673
**Posted On:** 2025-07-10
**Location:** Gurgaon, Haryana, India

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at Function:**
Legal & Compliance
**Job Sub** **Function:**
Law Business Partners
**Job Category:**
People Leader
**All Job Posting Locations:**
Mumbai, India
**Job Description:**
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where sophisticated diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at Johnson & Johnson Law Department is recruiting for an on-site Legal Counsel reporting to the country lead counsel at Medical Devices India.
**_Key Accountabilities_**
+ Provide legal counsel, strategic mentorship and support to the Medical Devices operation of Johnson & Johnson Private Limited (JJMI).
+ Provide independent legal counsel, strategic mentorship and support to the Franchise leaders.
+ Work with the country lead counsel to craft the legal strategies for various Go To Market models and New Product Introductions
+ Work with the country lead counsel to address and manage those risks including preventative actions, trainings and communications.
+ Exercise communications and other skills in order to be able to positively influence the leadership team and management of JJSV to make well considered decisions and achieve compliant success of operations.
+ Provide mentorship on and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations applicable to the operations of JJSV including any relevant industry codes.
+ If taught by the country lead counsel, support the country lead counsel and/other lawyers in the Law Department in other regions for business development initiatives (e.g. M&A and licensing transactions) including due diligence reviews, negotiation of transaction and drafting/execution of deal documentations.
+ Engage and manage outside counsel (including seconded counsels, if applicable) including providing appropriate budgets for outside counsel and setting ground rules for the operations on when and how to request outside legal services/support.
+ Manage all litigation, dispute resolution, and any internal and external investigations related to the business operations assigned by the country lead counsel.
+ Provide legal input and mentorship to the employees of JJMI and other J&J group entities on all J&J policies and procedures including the Code of Business Conduct, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Corporate Integrity Agreements, and the Health Care Compliance and Health Care Business Integrity Guide. This includes advising employees on any new policies or required changes to existing policies, and crafting with the country lead counsel appropriate training for employees on such policies.
+ Proactively partner and work with other Johnson & Johnson lawyers in the country (other sectors) /region/global to drive local alignment with country (cross-sector), regional and global legal standard methodologies and knowledge sharing.
+ Advise operations on its copy clearance of materials and internet-related activities;
**_Minimum Qualifications_**
+ LL.B. or LL.M. from a reputed university/law school in India.
+ Proficient in written and spoken English.
+ 6-10 years PQE
+ Experience working in multi-national corporations preferably with experience doing legal work in the health care industry) is preferable, but not a prerequisite.
+ Broad corporate experience, preferably advising senior leaders of business units or functions is favorable.
**Candidates should also possess the following skills and capabilities:**
+ Ability to go beyond law and ethics to live Our Credo - the business foundation of J&J over the last 70 years, and to incorporate Our Credo in making appropriate decisions.
+ Comfortable and willing to work as part of a team, and open to different roles and responsibilities in a changing environment.
+ Keen to get along with diverse group of people spanning a broad range of business teams and executives within the client organizations.
+ Ability to work effectively and collaboratively across all levels of a sophisticated matrix organization and capability to accept sudden changes.
+ Outstanding interpersonal skills and proven track record to counsel senior management on sophisticated legal matters.
+ Ability to work effectively in a multi-national company and cross-border environment.
+ Self-starter with strong drive for results & strong sense of ownership but also willing to take direction from various team members.
+ Client Oriented - ability to proactively connect and engage with operations to find practical or innovative solutions (including alternative solutions, if applicable) and partner with them to implement desired actions and lead compliant success of operations.
+ Judgment capability, good consultative skills, and structural thinking.
+ Objective problem solver who is able to advance ideas and influence others.
+ Ability to manage conflicts in an open and constructive manner.
+ Able to lead by example and ensure high ethical, legal and compliance standards and be proactive in engaging organization to find opportunities to improve ethics and anti-corruption practices and procedures.
+ Strong ability to deal with ambiguity and simplify issues for clients.
Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.
**A Day in the Life**
As Legal Counsel, you will play a critical role in supporting our global legal team with procurement contracting activities. A typical day will include interacting with our procurement teams, reviewing complex agreements, providing legal guidance and advice that aligns with company standards, and identifying legal and commercial risks. In addition, you will manage multiple contract requests and manage prioritizing deadlines. You will also be responsible for staying current on company policies and understanding the corporate legal strategies.
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with an experienced international legal team, gain exposure to complex commercial transactions, and contribute to strengthening the company's supplier relationships through effective contracting.
**Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.**
+ Provide legal support for a wide range of contracts related to procurement, supply chain, SaaS, and healthcare services.
+ Review, draft, and negotiate agreements with a focus on risk mitigation and compliance with internal policies and applicable laws.
+ Support HCP contracting processes, ensuring alignment with healthcare compliance standards and transparency requirements.
+ Identify and assess areas of contractual risk and propose practical solutions.
+ Collaborate with U.S. and regional attorneys on day-to-day legal matters and strategic initiatives.
+ Leverage legal technology tools to streamline contract workflows and promote best practices.
+ Maintain accurate records and documentation in contract management systems.
**Required Knowledge and Experience:**
+ Law degree (LL.B. or equivalent) from a recognized institution; LL.M. preferred.
+ Minimum 5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in a multinational or healthcare-related organization.
+ Strong understanding of commercial contracts, procurement law, and healthcare compliance.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
+ Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
+ Experience working with international legal teams is a plus.
+ Ability to collaborate cross-functionally across legal, procurement, and business team
**Physical Job Requirements**
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 
**Benefits & Compensation**
**Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package**
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
**About Medtronic**
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here ( lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
**We change lives** . Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That's who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives.
**We build extraordinary solutions as one team** . With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough.
**This life-changing career is yours to engineer** . By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will.
+ **Build** a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world
+ **Grow** a career reflective of your passion and abilities
+ **Connect** to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning
These commitments set our team apart from the rest:
**Experiences that put people first** . Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need.
**Life-transforming technologies** . No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms.
**Better outcomes for our world** . Here, it's about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls.
**Insight-driven care** . Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support.
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