Patent Search Senior Lead

About the role

Clarivate is looking for an experienced Patent Search Senior Lead to support global clients across patent research, infringement analysis, Evidence of Use (EoU) and intellectual property lifecycle services. The role involves in-depth analysis of patents and non-patent literature, development of prior-art search strategies and delivery of high-quality, client-focused IP insights. It is a full-time position based in Noida, India (IST), working 5 days a week in a hybrid setup.

Key responsibilities

• Perform qualitative, technical analysis of patents and non-patent literature and identify what distinguishes them from prior art.
• Carry out thorough prior-art searches and build complete search strategies tailored to each project scope.
• Deliver high-quality, self-reviewed outputs that meet project objectives and customer expectations, aiming for first-time-right.
• Meet internal deadlines and act as an expert in IP and patent/non-patent literature databases.
• Keep up with emerging technologies and provide backup for scoping, quoting and reviewing medium-to-high complexity projects.
• Communicate with customers on project matters and contribute to team KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Take part in candidate selection for open positions and complete your own Project Insight tasks accurately and on time.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a scientific, technical or related field.
• 6+ years of IP services experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of US, European and other jurisdiction patent law, including infringement analysis or Evidence of Use (EoU).
• Experience working on cutting-edge technologies in a high-performing team.

Required skills

• Expert use of patent and non-patent literature search databases.
• Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel.
• A relevant course or certification in cloud computing, machine learning, AI or other computer science topics is a plus.