Company Overview:

We are a leading professional services organization that provides assurance, consulting, strategy, and tax services. Operating across a vast network of global offices, the firm empowers clients to navigate complex business landscapes through data-driven insights and innovative solutions. With a commitment to building a better working world, we foster a collaborative culture that prioritizes professional growth, technical excellence, and the delivery of high-impact results for some of the world's most influential organizations.

Role Overview:

As a Mid-level Consultant within the IPR Operations team, you will serve as a critical link between technical innovation and legal protection. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and global clients to manage the lifecycle of intellectual property, ensuring that inventions are accurately captured, assessed, and protected. This role demands a high level of precision and strategic thinking, as you will be responsible for streamlining patent workflows, managing complex prosecution timelines, and providing actionable insights that safeguard the client's competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Key Responsibilities:

- Evaluate invention disclosures to determine technical novelty and commercial viability, providing clear recommendations to clients.

- Conduct comprehensive prior-art searches to support patentability assessments and mitigate risks during the filing process.

- Coordinate the end-to-end drafting process by liaising with technical inventors and external legal counsel to ensure high-quality patent applications.

- Manage global prosecution coordination, ensuring all deadlines are met and responses to office actions are filed accurately and timely.

- Maintain rigorous portfolio tracking to provide clients with real-time visibility into their IP assets and upcoming maintenance requirements.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline IPR operational workflows and improve the efficiency of patent lifecycle management.

Required Skillset:

- Demonstrated expertise in managing the full patent lifecycle, including invention disclosure analysis and prosecution strategy.

- Strong technical proficiency in conducting prior-art searches and delivering detailed patentability assessments for diverse technology domains.

- Excellent communication skills to effectively bridge the gap between technical inventors, legal teams, and business stakeholders.

- Proven ability to manage complex portfolios and coordinate with global patent offices to ensure strict adherence to filing deadlines.

- A degree in Engineering, Science, or Law, complemented by 3 - 6 years of relevant experience in an IPR or patent operations environment.

- High degree of adaptability to work in a hybrid environment, maintaining productivity and attention to detail while managing multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.