Patent Analyst

Company Profile

Since year 2003, Oceaneering’s India Center has been an integral part of operations for Oceaneering’s robust product and service offerings across the globe. This center caters to diverse business needs, from oil and gas field infrastructure, subsea robotics to automated material handling & logistics.

Our multidisciplinary team offers a wide spectrum of solutions, encompassing Subsea Engineering, Robotics, Automation, Control Systems, Software Development, Asset Integrity Management, Inspection, ROV operations, Field Network Management, Graphics Design & Animation, and more.

In addition to these technical functions, Oceaneering India Center plays host to several crucial business functions, including Finance, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Information Technology (IT), Human Resources (HR), and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE).

Our world class infrastructure in India includes modern offices, industry-leading tools and software, equipped labs, and beautiful campuses aligned with the future way of work. Oceaneering in India as well as globally has a great work culture that is flexible, transparent, and collaborative with great team synergy.

At Oceaneering India Center, we take pride in “Solving the Unsolvable” by leveraging the diverse expertise within our team. Join us in shaping the future of technology and engineering solutions on a global scale

Position Summary

Surveys Prior Art in the industry or the specific product domain for possible IP conflicts. Assists in development of New Product Development Business Cases through Patent Research/Assessments and Market Study. Maintains database of all Company owned patents and work towards upkeep of the same. Works independently under limited supervision.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct prior art searches, technology landscapes, competitive analysis, licensing studies, evidence of use studies
• Evaluate customer inquiries for patent research/assessment and works towards the close out of the task
• Benchmark competitor’s products of the relevant segment with reference to claims in the patents.
• Study subsea oil & gas market patents to identify new ideas for business case development.
• Supports in establishment of the functional design specification for new products through literature survey of patents, market study of available competitor products
• Explore information available from all sources, including journals, online published content, subscribed newsletters etc. Conduct literature survey, Patent landscape analysis etc.
• Understand and comply with the established project management processes and contribute to improvement the same.
• Stays informed about the latest technologies and business solutions for protecting intellectual property
• Reviews for compliance with Non - Disclosure Agreements and approve all draft papers or reports of partner organizations before publishing in public domain.
• Identifies the ways that management can preserve and protect Company intellectual property rights (copyrights, patents, trade secrets, trademarks, service marks, etc.) and handles relevant paperwork as necessary
• Assist in monitoring the information available on the Internet, as well as through other public sources, to ensure that no unauthorized use of Company intellectual property is taking place
• Assist with any other duties as and when required
• Undertake specific projects as instructed by management
• Demonstrates high level of initiative to accomplish individual objectives assigned as well as team goals.
• Comply to organizational HR policies and procedures.
  
  

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Post-Graduation (Master degree) in Intellectual Property Management, OR
• Graduation (Bachelor degree) in Engineering with minimum two years of relevant industry patent research experience
  
  

DESIRED

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Understanding of Patent laws for various countries
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

• An individual should demonstrate following competencies & qualities to be able to perform this role successfully:
• Communication skills
• Teamwork & Interpersonal skills
• Analytical, problem solving & decision making skills
• Organizing & planning skills
• Mentoring skills
• Leadership abilities
  
  

Additional Information

Working Conditions

• This position is considered OFFICE WORK which is characterized as follows.
• Almost exclusively indoors during the day and occasionally at night
• Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the work place
• Work surface is stable (flat)
  
  

Physical Activity/Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position is considered LIGHT work.
  
  

OCCASIONAL

FREQUENT

CONSTANT

• Lift up to 20 pounds
• Climbing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching
• Lift up to 10 pounds
• Standing
• Repetitive movements of arms and hands
• Sit with back supported
  
  

How To Apply

Oceaneering’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants.

How To Apply

Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.

How To Apply

In addition, we make a priority of providing learning and development opportunities to enable employees to achieve their potential and take charge of their future. As well as developing employees in a specific role, we are committed to lifelong learning and ongoing education, including developing people skills and identifying future supervisors and managers. Every month, hundreds of employees are provided training, including HSE awareness, apprenticeships, entry and advanced level technical courses, management development seminars, and leadership and supervisory training.

We have a strong ethos of internal promotion. We can offer long-term employment and career advancement across countries and continents.

Working at Oceaneering means that if you have the ability, drive, and ambition to take charge of your future-you will be supported to do so and the possibilities are endless.