Intellectual Property Officer at RGIPT — Eligibility, Pay, Responsibilities, and How to Apply

Table of Contents

• Role snapshot
• Remuneration
• Eligibility
• Key responsibilities
• Why this role is strategic
• How to apply
• Application tips

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT), an Institution of National Importance, is inviting online applications for one contractual post of Intellectual Property Officer, with a fixed pay plus patent-based incentives. The application deadline is 21 September 2025.

Role snapshot

• Post: Intellectual Property Officer
• Vacancies: 01 (UR)
• Tenure: Contractual/temporary, based at RGIPT Jais, Amethi (U.P.)
• Last date to apply: 21.09.2025

Remuneration

• ₹30,000 per month, plus outcome‑based incentives per patent; higher pay may be considered for exceptional candidates as per institute norms.

Eligibility

• Education: Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Law, Engineering, Sciences, or Management; preference for IP specialization.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in patent searching, drafting, or prosecution.
• Desirable:
  • Strong grasp of Indian and international IP laws (patents, copyrights, designs).
  • Proficiency in legal drafting and communication with patent offices.
  • Analytical skills with familiarity in technical research outputs.
  • Indian Patent Agent registration is an added advantage.
• Age limit: Up to 65 years as on the closing date (as per the RGIPT recruitment notice for non‑teaching contractual posts).

Key responsibilities

• End‑to‑end IP management for institute research:
  • Prior art and freedom‑to‑operate searches; patentability assessments.
  • Drafting and filing of patent specifications (provisional/complete), forms, and responses; prosecution before the Indian Patent Office and coordination for foreign filings.
• Portfolio strategy and compliance:
  • Build and maintain the institute’s IP portfolio; monitor deadlines (FERs, annuities), and ensure compliance with statutory timelines.
• Stakeholder enablement:
  • Work with faculty, research scholars, and project teams to capture disclosures; run IP awareness workshops; assist in invention harvesting and disclosure documentation.
• Contracts and commercialization support:
  • Support IP clauses in MoUs/NDAs/collaboration agreements; coordinate with incubators/industry partners on licensing pathways and revenue sharing in line with institutional policies.

Why this role is strategic

• RGIPT’s research spans petroleum, energy, chemicals, and allied tech, requiring cross‑disciplinary IP skills to translate innovations into protectable assets and commercialization outcomes.
• Incentive‑linked structure rewards successful patent outcomes, aligning counsel effort with measurable IP milestones.

How to apply

• Mode: Online application through RGIPT’s recruitment portal under “Recruitment of Non‑Teaching Staff (Temporary/Contract).”
• Steps:
  • Visit rgipt.ac.in, open the Non‑Teaching (Contractual) recruitment page, and select Intellectual Property Officer.
  • Complete the online form, upload documents (CV, degree certificates, experience letters, patent docket highlights, Patent Agent certificate if applicable), and submit by 21 September 2025.
• Selection: Shortlisting followed by written test/interview/presentation as decided by the institute; meeting minimum criteria does not guarantee interview.

Application tips

• Attach a deal sheet of patent searches, drafts, and prosecutions led, specifying domains, claim strategies, grant outcomes, and timelines.
• Highlight IP policy work, inventor training conducted, and any licensing/tech‑transfer interfaces managed.
• If registered as an Indian Patent Agent, include registration number and representative filings.

https://rgipt.ac.in/en/page/nts-contractual-position

For complete terms, eligibility details, and the online form, consult RGIPT’s official recruitment page and notification; ensure submission by 21 September 2025.