Position Title: Project Lead – Mechanical
Company: Expertlancing Research Services
Location: Gurugram, Haryana
Position Type: Full-time
Company Overview:
ExpertLancing Research Services LLP stands at the forefront of IP Research and Technology advisory, catering to a diverse clientele that includes Fortune 500 companies, law firms, research institutes, universities, and venture capital/private equity firms. Our comprehensive suite of services encompasses patent portfolio management and market research across all technology domains. We empower innovation by delivering actionable insights and robust IP strategies.
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Project Lead with expertise in Mechanical technologies to join our Gurugram office. The ideal candidate should have 3–6 years of experience in the Intellectual Property (IP) industry, with a strong background in patent search and patent analysis within mechanical engineering domains such as automotive systems, industrial machinery, manufacturing technologies, consumer products, robotics, and related mechanical innovations. You will play a key role in executing and managing patent research projects, coordinating with internal teams, and delivering high-quality patent analysis and research insights to clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and execute multiple patent research projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
- Conduct and oversee prior art searches, patentability searches, invalidation searches, freedom to-operate (FTO) studies, and patent landscape analysis in mechanical technologies.
- Develop effective and comprehensive search strategies using patent and non-patent literature databases.
- Ensure that all project deliverables are client-ready, technically accurate, well-structured, and free from errors.
- Review and validate search results, technical findings, claim charts, and reports before final delivery.
- Coordinate with team members, analysts, and Team Leads to ensure smooth project execution and timely completion.
- Maintain clear documentation of search strategies, findings, and project progress.
- Support client communication and clarification of technical requirements when required.
- Stay updated with latest developments in mechanical technologies and patent research methodologies.
Required Qualifications:
- 3–6 years of experience in the Intellectual Property (IP) industry, preferably in mechanical technology-related patent research.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering disciplines.
- Experience in prior art searches, patentability analysis, FTO studies, invalidation searches, or patent landscape analysis.
- Proficiency in patent databases such as Orbit, PatSeer, Derwent Innovation, Google Patents, and Espacenet.
- Strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.
- Strong communication and coordination abilities to manage multiple projects effectively.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced consulting environment and meet strict deadlines.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to work with a global clientele across diverse industries.
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment with growth potential.