IP Lead -Patent Drafting and Prosecution

Infosys · India · Posted 4 days ago

About this role

• Location: Bangalore, India • Experience: 05-10 years Ready to Turn Innovation into Impact? At Infosys, innovation doesn’t just happen — it’s protected, nurtured, and transformed into strategic advantage. We’re looking for an IP Lead who’s not just passionate about patents, but thrives at the intersection of technology, law, and business strategy. If you can decode AI algorithms one minute and decode a USPTO office action the next — this is your stage. What You’ll Do (and Love Doing) • Unearth cutting-edge ideas from innovative minds across Infosys • Conduct high-impact invention mining sessions and translate tech talk into Patents • Develop network within inventor community, drive Patent protection strategy in consultation with tech teams • Conduct prior art searches, assess novelty, and fine-tune disclosures • Draft or review rock-solid patent applications to be filed globally • Lead patent prosecution strategy for US, EP, and Indian patents. • Build and strengthen a patent portfolio that matters — aligned with Infosys’ AI-first, cloud-native vision. Your DNA • Patent Pro: Hands-on with US and European patent laws. Registered patent agent is a big plus • Tech Whisperer: Strong grip on AI, machine learning, automation, and software systems — you know where the invention hides. • Strategic Thinker: You see Patents as more than paperwork — it’s a business enabler, a negotiation tool, a brand builder. • Team Player with an Edge: Collaborative, persuasive, detail oriented, and