Job Description

About the Company:

We are a group of innovation-driven startups --

V-ROBOTICS, Busparrot, and Bharathiya Innovators Foundation

-- engaged in developing advanced

robotics, IoT, AI, and public transport information systems

. With multiple granted and filed patents, several trademarks, and ongoing R&D projects, we are seeking a dynamic professional to oversee our

intellectual property, technology compliance, and R&D operations

.

Role Overview:

The

Intellectual Property & R&D Operations Officer

will be responsible for managing and protecting the company's intellectual assets (patents, trademarks, copyrights), ensuring legal and regulatory compliance (GST, ITR, MCA filings), and coordinating R&D operations to ensure innovation outcomes are efficiently translated into protectable IP and market-ready products.

Key Responsibilities:A. Intellectual Property Management

Maintain and update the company's

patent and trademark portfolios

(filed, granted, and pending). Coordinate with

patent attorneys, IP offices

, and innovation teams for new filings and renewals. Draft and review

provisional and complete patent documents

in coordination with inventors. Monitor

infringement risks

and ensure proper use of company-owned IP. Maintain IP documentation, filing schedules, and renewal deadlines.

B. Legal & Compliance

Handle all

statutory filings

- GST returns, ITR, MCA, and ROC compliance for all group entities. Liaise with

chartered accountants, company secretaries, and legal consultants

for compliance and documentation. Manage agreements, NDAs, MoUs, vendor and client contracts, and ensure regulatory adherence. Ensure compliance with

labour laws, startup India norms, and DPIIT

documentation.

C. R&D Operations Management

Coordinate day-to-day

R&D activities

across robotics, AI, and IoT projects. Maintain project documentation, progress reports, and ensure timely deliverables. Support

funding, grant, and incubation applications

related to innovation and IP. Work with technical teams to translate innovations into

patentable technologies

. Track R&D expenses and ensure compliance with

R&D tax incentives and records

.

D. Strategic & Administrative

Maintain a

technology and patent roadmap

aligned with the company's business strategy. Support senior management in preparing

investor and compliance reports

. Manage internal knowledge bases and R&D documentation systems. Assist in preparing submissions for

innovation awards, exhibitions, and government programs

.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in

Engineering, Science, Law, or Management

(preferred domains: Electronics, Mechanical, Robotics, AI, or IP Law). 2-5 years of experience in

R&D coordination, IP management, or legal compliance

. Knowledge of

Indian patent and trademark laws, GST, ITR, and MCA compliance

. Strong communication and documentation skills. Ability to work with cross-functional teams (technical + legal + finance). Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple domains simultaneously.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with

patent drafting, innovation disclosure forms, or IP analytics tools

. Familiarity with

MSME, DPIIT, Startup India, and funding documentation

. Basic understanding of

financial compliance tools (Tally, Zoho Books, or QuickBooks)

. Experience coordinating with

incubators, research institutes, or industry bodies

.

Compensation:

Competitive salary based on experience + performance incentives + IP recognition bonuses.

Reporting To:

Founder & Director - R&D and Innovation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹8,632.53 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Provident Fund
Work Location: In person