Patent Drafting & a prosecution inter

Company Description Y&S Legal is a global intellectual property boutique firm based in Delhi, India, dedicated to protecting ideas and empowering innovators. The firm offers comprehensive IP services, including patents, trademarks, designs, copyrights, and IP litigation for inventors, startups, MSMEs, and enterprises worldwide. Its multidisciplinary team of patent attorneys, agents, draftspeople, research associates, and technical experts delivers high-quality, cost-effective solutions across major markets. Y&S Legal provides specialized support for U.S., European, and global clients, including patent drafting, prosecution, USPTO-compliant drawings, portfolio management, and enforcement strategies. With deep technical expertise across multiple engineering and life science domains and a strong international network, the firm ensures efficient, value-driven service aligned with global standards.
Role Description The Patent Drafting & Prosecution Intern will support the firm’s IP practice by assisting in the preparation, review, and refinement of patent specifications, claims, and drawings for diverse technologies. Day-to-day tasks include conducting prior art and novelty searches, analyzing technical disclosures, preparing draft patent applications, and supporting responses to office actions under guidance from senior professionals. This is an internship role, based on-site at Y&S Legal’s office in Delhi, India, offering hands-on exposure to global patent practice and structured mentorship.
Qualifications
Strong technical background in fields such as Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science related disciplines.
Ability to understand complex inventions and translate technical concepts into clear, precise written descriptions suitable for patent specifications and claims.
Competence in technical research, including prior art searches, patent database searches, and analysis of existing patents and publications.
Excellent written communication skills in English, with attention to detail, grammar, and structured drafting for legal documents.
Analytical and critical-thinking skills to evaluate invention novelty, patentability, and potential scope of protection.
Proficiency with standard productivity tools (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, PDF tools) and comfort working with online IP databases.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment, take feedback constructively, and manage multiple tasks with adherence to deadlines.
Current enrollment in or recent completion of a technical degree (e.g., B.Tech, M.Tech, B.Sc, M.Sc, or equivalent) or a law program with a focus on intellectual property is preferred.
Demonstrated interest in patents and intellectual property law, through coursework, certifications, projects, or internships, will be

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