Details of the Organization

With offices in Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore, Pune, Chennai and Ahmedabad, Krishna & Saurastri Associates LLP is an award-winning pan-India law firm. The firm comprises of 200 members having diverse backgrounds who focus on rendering business friendly legal services. We represent clients from all major industries and sectors. Our team includes specialists with niche expertise and industry experience which are leveraged to provide clients maximum value from legal counseling. Most of the firm’s professionals have formative degrees in natural sciences, engineering, arts, or business, prior to qualifying as lawyers, which is helpful while navigating complex legal waters.

The firm was formed in the year 1992 as a boutique intellectual property and technology law firm. In the year 1995, the firm merged with a law practice which was set up in 1956. This was followed by a period of tremendous growth, and consequently in the year 2016, the firm was converted into a limited liability partnership firm. Since 2016, the firm slowly began to expand its offerings in other areas of law and has become a full-service law firm. The firm offers a variety of legal services from its two major divisions, which are the intellectual property & technology division and the general practice division.

Details of the Job/Internship

Locations: Mumbai / Bangalore / Chennai

Practice Areas: Patent Research, Patent Drafting, Prosecution & Infringement

We are looking to hire Patent Associates / Senior Associates with relevant experience in patent law and a strong technical background.

Role and Responsibilities

• Conduct Patent Prior Art Searches, Patent Invalidity Searches and other patent-related research.
• Draft and review Patent Applications, specifications and related documents.
• Handle Patent Prosecution before the Indian Patent Office.
• Assist with Patent Infringement analysis and related matters.
• Analyse technical inventions and assess patentability, novelty and inventive step.
• Conduct detailed technical and legal research and prepare clear, well-structured reports.
• Work closely with clients, inventors and internal teams on patent matters.

Eligibility & Preferred Profile

• Mandatory: Registered Indian Patent Agent.

Eligibility

Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience with a law firm / IP law firm.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in:

• Computer Science / Information Technology
• Electronics / Telecommunication
• Physics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering / Chemistry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical ability and attention to technical and legal detail.
• Ability to independently handle patent research, drafting and prosecution assignments.

Location-wise Requirements

Mumbai / Bangalore / Chennai:

Candidates with a background in Computer Science, Information Technology or Physics.

Chennai:

Candidates with a background in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.

Type of Opportunity

Full-time

Country

India

State

Maharashtra

City

Mumbai

Address

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Dates to Remember

Apply by 2026-11-04

How to Register?

Apply: https://in.linkedin.com/jobs/view/patent-associate-senior-associate-at-krishna-saurastri-associates-llp-4471250481