Patent Attorney/Agent/Professional - Life Sciences - Delhi/Noida Locations

Company Description

Khurana & Khurana (K&K) is a full-service law firm specializing in Intellectual Property, Tax, Media-Entertainment, and Corporate/Commercial Law. Serving over 50000 clients from Fortune 500 companies to startups, K&K offers comprehensive legal solutions across global and Indian markets. Recognized by renowned organizations such as Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, the firm comprises a team of 350+ professionals with expertise across diverse technical and legal domains. With over 19 years of experience, K&K is dedicated to delivering high-quality services while fostering lasting client relationships for mutual growth.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role located in any office of K&K (preferably Gr. Noida or Delhi or if required in Bangalore or Pune locations) for a Senior Patent Attorney/Agent/Professional - Life Sciences with core focus on drafting patent specifications for IN, US, and EP markets in Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Bio-Chemistry, and preferably in Core Chemistry, Chemical and Pharmaceutical domains. The colleague must have at least 4-5 years of relevant drafting and prosecution experience.

Colleagues with only Chemistry backgrounds but not having Biotechnology/Biology/Life Sciences experience are sincerely requested not to apply for this role. The professional will handle mainly mandates associated with drafting of patent applications along with prosecution support such as for preparing FER responses, undertaking peer reviews, and undertaking hearings. The role also includes conducting due diligence, patent strategy development, and ensuring compliance with various legal standards. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and liaising with clients will be key aspects of this role.

Qualifications

• Candidate should have a Masters Degree in Biotechnology/Biology/Microbiology/Bio-Chemistry
• Proficiency in drafting, preparing, and reviewing Patent Applications
• In-depth understanding of Patent Law, including prosecution and compliance
• Experience with Due Diligence and strategic advisory related to patents
• Strong analytical and research skills, particularly in chemistry-related domains
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate in interdisciplinary teams
• Law degree is a strong advantage
• Registration with relevant patent authorities or bar association is preferred
• Possession of client-focused mindset with a track record of managing long-term client relationships