IPR Assistant

SVKM IPR Cell- IPR Assistant (Mumbai)

To support the operational activities of the SVKM IPR cell, an IP Assistant is required. OB approval is attached

Qualification Requirements:

Required Qualifications: 

• Minimum Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Science or Engineering domain

• Master’s degree or LLB preferred 

• Basic understanding of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), especially patents 

• Certification in IPR (preferred but not mandatory)

Preferred Experience

• 1–3 years of experience in IP-related roles / patent support / R&D documentation

• Exposure to patent filing processes (Indian and/or international)

• Experience of working with academic or research institutions (preferred)

Key Skills

• Strong coordination and communication skills

• Attention to detail and documentation accuracy

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Basic understanding of patent databases (preferred)

Position: 

This is a full-time on-site role at SVKM’s NMIMS University (Mumbai) 

Key Responsibilities: 

To assist the IPR Executive in the following: 

1. IP Filing & Documentation Support

• Assist in preparing and compiling documents for patent, trademark, and copyright filings

• Coordinate with inventors for technical disclosures, data, and clarifications

2. Coordination & Communication with faculty, inventors, patent agents, and legal teams

3. IP Portfolio Management

• Maintain and update the IP database/portfolio tracker

• Track filing timelines, examination deadlines, and renewal dates

• Support in preparing periodic IP reports and dashboards

4. Administrative & Compliance Support

• Maintain IP records and documentation and time to time update the same. 

• Assist in ensuring compliance with institutional IP policies

• Support in audit and reporting requirements

5. Awareness & Institutional Support

• Assist in organizing IP awareness sessions, workshops, and training programs

• Support in preparation of presentation materials, brochures, and reports

6. Any other responsibilities assigned by the IPR Executive