The Centre for Intellectual Property Rights (CIPR) at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela is inviting applications for the position of Patent Officer on a contractual basis. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with experience in patent filing, intellectual property management, and technology transfer who wish to contribute to innovation and research at one of India’s premier technical institutions. The selected candidate will receive a consolidated remuneration of ₹80,000 per month, with the contract renewable annually for up to three years.
About National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela
National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela is one of India’s leading institutions for engineering, technology, and research. Through its Centre for Intellectual Property Rights (CIPR), the Institute promotes innovation by assisting researchers and faculty members in protecting, managing, and commercialising intellectual property generated through research and development.
The Centre plays an important role in patent filing, technology transfer, licensing, and creating awareness about intellectual property rights across the Institute.
About the Role
The Patent Officer will be responsible for supporting the Institute’s intellectual property activities, including patent filing, prosecution, technology transfer, and IP portfolio management. The role requires close coordination with inventors, patent attorneys, researchers, and external stakeholders while ensuring timely protection and commercialisation of innovative technologies.
The position also offers opportunities to organise awareness programmes and assist faculty members with invention disclosures and intellectual property management.
Work
The selected candidate will:
- Handle end-to-end patent filing, including prior art searches, patentability assessment, and drafting.
- Coordinate patent prosecution with IP attorneys, including FER responses, hearings, and oppositions.
- Manage the Institute’s intellectual property portfolio, statutory deadlines, and renewals.
- Draft and vet MoUs, NDAs, licensing agreements, and technology transfer agreements.
- Organise intellectual property awareness programmes and workshops.
- Assist faculty members with invention disclosures and commercialisation activities.
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Eligibility
Applicants should possess:
- A B.E./B.Tech. or M.Sc. (full-time) or a related qualification with at least 60% marks or 6.00 CGPA.
- 2–3 years of post-qualification experience in patent filing, IP management, or technology transfer in academia, R&D organisations, or industry.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates who have:
- Qualified the Indian Patent Agent Examination.
- Experience in drafting Indian, PCT, USPTO, or EP patent applications.
- A postgraduate qualification from a reputed institution.
- Experience at IITs, IIMs, IISERs, NITs, CFTIs, or reputed industries.
- Certification in Patent Drafting, IP Management, or Technology Transfer.
- Proficiency in IP databases, AI tools, data management, and presentations.
Salary
The selected candidate will receive a consolidated remuneration of ₹80,000 per month.
Duration
The appointment is on a contract basis for up to three years, with renewal on a yearly basis.
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Location
The position is based at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela, Odisha.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application through the official Google Form on or before 29 November 2026 (11:59 PM).
Application Form: https://forms.gle/4f4B5eYbHBnwXXKt9
Applicants must upload scanned copies of their educational certificates, experience certificates, and a detailed CV while submitting the application.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interaction and document verification.
For any queries, candidates may contact:
Email: ipr-nitrkl@nitrkl.ac.in
Mobile: 7735453175
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