Engineer - IP Drafting

About Simpleenergy
Simpleenergy specializes in the manufacture of smart electric two-wheelers. We are a team of 300+ engineers
coming together to make smart, supercharging, and affordable two-wheelers. The company was founded in 2019
and is based in Bangalore, India.
Our mission is to build the future of mobility that is electric and connected. We at Simpleenergy are working
towards accelerating by making them more accessible, affordable, secure and comfortable and we embrace the
responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Job description: Senior IP Engineer / Patent Engineer (3–5 Years)
Location: HO (Bangalore)
About The Gig
Simpleenergy is seeking a technically strong Senior IP Engineer / Patent Engineer to drive invention harvesting,
patent drafting, patent prosecution support, and strategic IP initiatives. The ideal candidate will work closely
with engineering teams to identify innovations, build a high-value patent portfolio, and align intellectual
property activities with business and technology roadmaps.
What You'll Do
 Conduct invention harvesting sessions and identify patentable innovations from R&D activities.
 Evaluate invention disclosures and perform patentability assessments.
 Draft high-quality provisional and complete (non-provisional) patent specifications.
 Prepare claims, technical descriptions, embodiments, and invention disclosures.
 Analyse First Examination Reports (FERs) and Office Actions and develop technical responses.
 Coordinate with inventors, patent attorneys, and external counsels throughout the patent lifecycle.
 Support patent prosecution activities in India and international jurisdictions.
 Perform technology assessments, patent landscaping, and white-space analysis.
 Develop strategic IP recommendations aligned with business objectives and product roadmaps.
 Support patent portfolio development, licensing, technology transfer, and commercialization initiatives.
 Promote innovation culture and IP awareness across engineering and business teams.
 Monitor emerging technologies and competitor innovations relevant to the EV ecosystem.
What You Bring
 Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Automotive, Mechatronics,
Computer Science, or related Engineering disciplines.
 3–5 years of experience in patent drafting, patent prosecution, and invention harvesting.
 Demonstrated expertise in drafting provisional and complete patent specifications.
 Strong understanding of patent law, claim drafting, patent prosecution, and examination procedures.
 Experience in analysing and responding to FERs, Office Actions, and examiner objections.
 Excellent technical writing, analytical, and communication skills.
 Experience in EV technologies, battery systems, motors, power electronics, charging systems,
embedded software, or automotive technologies is highly preferred.
 Registered Indian Patent Agent qualification will be an added advantage.
 Ability to engage effectively with inventors, R&D teams, and leadership stakeholders.
 Strong business acumen and passion for innovation-driven IP strategy.
Skills: harvesting,non provisional application,patent drafting,invention,electronics,teams,automotive,provisional application,technology

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