Assistant Manager IP

A. Job Purpose

To support the Intellectual Property function through comprehensive literature surveys, prior art searches, and patent drafting assistance, while providing sound scientific inputs to R&D and patent strategy as required.

B. Key Role Tasks

• Conduct in-depth literature surveys and prior art searches using scientific and patent databases (e.g., SciFinder) to support novelty and patentability assessments.
• Assist in drafting patent specifications, claims, and supporting technical documentation in coordination with patent attorneys and R&D scientists.
• Perform freedom-to-operate (FTO) and patent landscape analyses to identify white spaces and potential infringement risks.
• Provide scientific and technical inputs for patent prosecution, office action responses, and invention disclosure evaluations as and when required.
• Track competitor patent filings and emerging technology trends relevant to the personal care and cosmetics domain.
• Maintain accurate records of searches, drafts, and IP documentation in compliance with confidentiality and quality standards.
• Collaborate with R&D, formulation, and legal teams to align IP strategy with ongoing research and product development.