Senior Patent Attorney
Kefilo · Remote · remote · Posted 31d ago
Undisclosed5–8 yrsfulltimeSourced from
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About this role
Senior Patent Attorney - Equity-Based Founding PositionAbout Kefilo
Kefilo is building a premium NutritionTech and preventive wellness company focused on personalized nutrition, functional food, Nutrition Intelligence and technology-enabled food innovation.
We are building proprietary systems around nutrition intelligence, personalized wellness, food technology, intelligent manufacturing and data-driven personalization. As we expand our RD activities, we are looking for a Senior Patent Attorney to build and lead our intellectual property strategy.
Position
Senior Patent Attorney - Intellectual Property RD
Type: Equity-Based Founding Position
Work Mode: Part-Time / Remote
Engagement: Strategic + hands-on
Compensation: Equity-based; no fixed salary at the current stage
Work Mode: Part-Time / Remote
Engagement: Strategic + hands-on
Compensation: Equity-based; no fixed salary at the current stage
Role Objective
Build Kefilos intellectual property strategy from the ground up and identify, evaluate, document, protect and commercialize innovations emerging from our NutritionTech, food science, technology and RD activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Patent Strategy Portfolio
Develop Kefilos long-term patent strategy covering Nutrition Intelligence, food technology, personalized nutrition, intelligent manufacturing, formulations, processes, systems and technology. - Patent Identification Drafting
Work closely with the RD and product teams to identify patentable inventions, conduct invention assessments and develop strong patent specifications and claims. - Prior-Art Patentability Research
Conduct prior-art searches, patent landscape analysis, freedom-to-operate assessments and competitive IP research before major RD investments. - NutritionTech FoodTech IP
Identify protectable innovations in functional nutrition, food formulations, manufacturing processes, personalization systems, nutrition algorithms and technology-enabled food systems. - IP Documentation
Create an internal invention-disclosure and IP documentation system so that every significant innovation generated by Kefilos team is properly recorded and evaluated. - Patent Filing Prosecution
Lead or coordinate patent filing, examination responses, amendments, hearings and prosecution activities in India and, where appropriate, international jurisdictions. - IP Portfolio Management
Build and maintain a structured portfolio of patents, provisional applications, trademarks, designs, trade secrets and other relevant intellectual property. - RD Collaboration
Work directly with food scientists, nutritionists, data scientists, product developers and technology teams to convert technical innovations into protectable IP. - Competitive Intelligence
Monitor competitor patents, publications and emerging technologies to identify opportunities, risks and potential IP conflicts. - IP Commercialization
Help Kefilo evaluate how patents and other IP can create licensing, partnerships, technology-transfer and strategic business opportunities.
Ideal Candidate
- Senior patent attorney / patent agent / IP professional with strong patent experience.
- Strong experience in patent drafting, prosecution and IP strategy.
- Relevant technical understanding of food technology, biotechnology, nutrition, chemistry, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, data science or related fields.
- Experience working with startups, RD organizations or technology-driven companies is preferred.
- Strong understanding of patentability, prior art, inventive step, claims and freedom-to-operate.
- Ability to understand complex technical concepts and convert them into commercially meaningful IP.
- Strong written and analytical skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to work closely with a founding team.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of the complete IP function.
For work before the Indian Patent Office, registration as a patent agent is particularly relevant: Indian law requires registration to practice as a patent agent, and Section 127 provides registered patent agents the right to practice before the Controller and perform prescribed functions.
Preferred Experience
5+ years of relevant patent/IP experience, with preference for candidates who have handled:
- Patent drafting and prosecution
- FoodTech / NutritionTech / Biotech / Life Sciences IP
- Technology and process patents
- Patent landscape studies
- Freedom-to-operate analysis
- Startup IP strategy
- International patent filing
- IP portfolio development
What You Will Build at Kefilo
You will not simply manage existing patents.
You will help build Kefilos IP function from the ground up:
RD Ideas
Invention Identification
Patentability Assessment
Prior-Art Research
Patent Strategy
Patent Drafting
Filing Prosecution
IP Portfolio
Commercialization
Invention Identification
Patentability Assessment
Prior-Art Research
Patent Strategy
Patent Drafting
Filing Prosecution
IP Portfolio
Commercialization
Equity-Based Structure
This is an equity-based founding position designed for a senior professional who wants to participate in building Kefilos long-term intellectual property value.
There is no fixed salary at the current stage. Equity will be discussed based on experience, expected contribution, time commitment, ownership and long-term involvement.
The role is intended for someone who wants to contribute strategically rather than function only as an external legal consultant.
Why Join Kefilo
- Build the IP strategy of an emerging NutritionTech company.
- Work directly with the founding team.
- Help convert proprietary RD into defensible intellectual property.
- Participate in building a long-term technology and innovation portfolio.
- Opportunity to become an early strategic member of the company.
Application
Please share:
- Updated CV / LinkedIn profile
- Patent portfolio or examples of relevant work, where permissible
- Years of patent/IP experience
- Patent-agent registration status, if applicable
- Relevant experience in FoodTech, NutritionTech, Biotechnology, Life Sciences or technology RD
- Expected weekly time commitment
- Why are you interested in an equity-based founding position at Kefilo
Disclaimer: This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.
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Skills
NutritionManager TechnologyIntellectual propertyCompetitive intelligencefood technologyClaimsLicensingPortfolio ManagementEquityLife Sciences