We are looking for Service Operations IP Lead to join our IP Admin Team at Noida. The main purpose of the role is to assist clients with timely docketing and de-docketing of deadlines for patent & trademarks applications, and other administrative tasks as per PTO guidelines. The position is also responsible for coming up with team and client improvement initiatives to drive client delight, building capability within the limits of functional policies and guidelines. We are the largest Intellectual Property Administrative service provider.

Experience, Education, Skills, And Accomplishments

B.Sc. / M.Sc. B.Com, BBA, BCA, BA graduates with minimum 50% aggregate
Minimum 6 years of IP experience
Team player: Encourage team bonding and ability to work cohesively.
Eye for detail; High concentration and focus
Ownerships and Responsible behaviour
Cultural sensitivity, Resilience
Ability to do multi-task, day planning, prioritization of work etc.
Client Centricity and strong relational skills to work cohesively with cross functional services.

It would be great if you also had . . .

Proficient IP Knowledge with experience to work on different IPMS is added advantage and preferable.
Strong written & verbal communication skills
Proficient in MS office: Proficiency in Microsoft office suite programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PPT, Power BI etc.

What will you be doing in this role

Intellectual property management: Oversee the management of the organization's intellectual property portfolio, including patents, trademarks. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all IP assets and related documentation.
Develop and implement quality assurance processes: Design and implement quality control procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Continuous improvement: Identify areas for process improvement and provide recommendations to enhance product quality, reliability, and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.
Documentation and reporting: Document all quality assurance activities, test plans, and test cases. Prepare and present comprehensive reports on quality metrics, test results, and identified issues to stakeholders, management, and project teams.
Collaboration and communication: Collaborate with development teams, project managers, and stakeholders to understand project requirements, communicate quality standards, and ensure alignment on quality objectives. Participate in project meetings and provide timely updates on quality-related issues.
Quality standards and compliance: Stay updated with industry best practices, quality standards, and regulatory requirements applicable to the organization's products or services. Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
Training and Knowledge Sharing: Provide training and support to team members and other stakeholders on docketing procedures, software tools, and industry best practices. Share knowledge and keep the team informed about changes in IP rules and regulations.
Maintain the data integrity of IPMS and proactively monitoring the docket to ensure that all PTO & client deadlines are met.
Facilitate timely filing of patent and trademarks application & office action response through order letters and other required instructions.
Facilitate accurate and timely payment of all PTO fees including the maintenance fees, coordinate with client for payment instructions and coordinate with annuity service providers or law firms.
Abreast of changes in PTO guidelines and procedures and extend support to team with process related inputs.
Responsible to review the process manual / SOP and seek client's approval.
Help the team respond to client queries based on SOP viz country law clarification in different jurisdictions.
Should be able to create, perform, analyze and govern data quality and PTO audits. Other Responsibilities
Acknowledge completion of work through work allocation tool or Time Tracking Systems (TTS).
Suggesting process improvement opportunities and support during implementation
Schedule adherence to Clarivate policies.
Meeting expectations with individual, team as well as personal development goals.
Governance, Reconciliations, and Internal Audits
Lead client calls and prepare meeting notes.
Supporting and preparing RCA's, maintaining, and providing data for operational reporting
Ensure compliance with Clarivate Code of Business Ethics and Corporate Conduct

About The Team

The team consists of 10-15 members and is reporting to the Team Manager / Manager, Service Operations. Core process related responsibilities: IP docketing is the process of tracking deadlines related to the prosecution of patents, trademarks, and copyrights before their respective governing offices. This includes interacting with clients including external vendors - Law firms, Annuity service providers etc., Quality Auditors, IP Operations function heads, Continuous Improvement team.

Hours of Work

You will be working for works 40 hours/week (8 hrs a day; 5 days a week); you are entitled to get Overtime if you work beyond your working hours.
This is a permanent job role.

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IP Admin Lead