Patent Analyst

Job Tittle

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Patent Analyst to join our Global Patent Team based in Mumbai. This

role is ideal for a professional with strong expertise in patent searching and analytics, particularly

within the medical domain.

The candidate will play a critical role in supporting global patent strategy, freedom-to-operate (FTO)

assessments, and competitive intelligence, working closely with patent attorneys and cross-functional

stakeholders across multiple geographies.

In addition to core IP responsibilities, the role may involve contributing to custom data-driven and

data science-oriented projects, aimed at enhancing patent intelligence, automation, and decision-

making capabilities.

Scope & Key Responsibilities

• Partner with global Patent Attorneys, and key stakeholders to deliver high-quality patent

intelligence and decision-ready analyses that support strategic business and IP decisions

• Act as a strategic liaison between the Global Patent Team and business stakeholders on IP-

related matters, helping translate complex patent insights into practical guidance

• Conduct patent searches including Patentability searches, Freedom-to-operate (FTO)

searches, Validity/invalidity searches, State-of-the-art and landscape analyses

• Develop and execute advanced search strategies across patent and non-patent literature

databases

• Support global Patent Attorneys in FTO assessments and risk evaluation across key

jurisdictions

• Perform technology landscape, white space, and competitive intelligence analyses in the

medical devices/systems domain

• Monitor competitor portfolios, filing trends, and prosecution activities globally

• Translate complex patent findings into clear, business-relevant insights and recommendations

• Support patent drafting, prosecution and post grant activities for US and Indian patents,

including coordination with internal stakeholders and external counsel as needed

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• Build and maintain data dashboards and visualizations (Power BI/Tableau) for patent

intelligence and reporting

• Handle and analyze large patent datasets, ensuring structured and meaningful outputs

• Contribute to custom analytics / data science initiatives, such as:

o Search optimization and automation workflows

o Insight generation using structured and unstructured datasets

o Contribute to IP due diligence, portfolio analysis, and strategic IP initiatives

Technical Competencies / Skills & Experience

• 6+ years of core experience in patent searching and analytics

• Experience working in-house, preferably in a medical devices company

• Strong technical background with the ability to quickly grasp cutting-edge technologies across

medical sector

• Demonstrated expertise in advanced patent search methodologies and query building

• Strong experience in:

o Patent databases (e.g., Derwent, Orbit, Patsnap, Espacenet, Google Patents, etc.)

o Scientific literature databases

• Proven capability in conducting Patentability, FTO, invalidity, Technology landscaping and

white space analysis

• Experience in medical devices, medical systems, or related engineering domains (strongly

preferred)

• Knowledge of patent laws and prosecution processes, especially in India; familiarity with

US/EP/CN patent laws would be an advantage

• Familiarity with the US and India patent drafting and prosecution exposure is a plus

• Experience with data analytics and visualization tools:

o Power BI / Tableau

o Handling large datasets (Excel, CSV, database exports)

• Exposure to data science or advanced analytics projects, especially in IP domains would be

preferred

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical/ Electronics/ Biomedical Engineering or related field

• Registered Indian Patent Agent – preferred, not mandatory

• Additional qualifications such as:

o LLB / PG Diploma in IP Law (preferred)

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o Certification in Data Analytics/Data Science (nice to have)

Soft Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong written and verbal communication, with ability to simplify complex IP concepts

• Proven ability to work in a geographically distributed, cross-functional environment

• Effective stakeholder management across legal, R&D, and business teams

• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and capable of handling multiple priorities independently

• Comfortable working across time zones in a global organization

Work Arrangement

• Hybrid Role: Minimum 3 days/week in Mumbai office

• Flexibility to collaborate across global time zones as needed

Contractor Disclaimer

This is a contractor engagement. The selected candidate will be engaged through a third-party staffing

agency or on an independent contractor basis as per applicable local laws. This position does not

constitute permanent employment.

Key Differentiators (What We’re Really Looking For)

• Exceptional patent searcher first, analyst second

• Strong medical device/system domain exposure

• Ability to convert raw patent data into strategic insights

• Interest or exposure in data science-driven patent intelligence

• Comfortable operating in a global, fast-paced IP environment