About Company:At Uravu, we are a sustainability-focused company based in Bengaluru. Our mission is to imagine new ways to make human life more sustainable and our communities responsive and resilient. We have developed a patent-pending and award-winning 100% renewable water technology that utilizes inexhaustible atmospheric moisture and only renewable energy to produce high-quality drinking water. Our solution is scalable and can serve industries and communities with their high-quality water needs in a decentralized and carbon neutral manner. We are on a quest to completely rethink how we experience water.How we started:Founded in 2019, Uravu Labs was born out of a shared vision to address water scarcity issues, particularly inspired by the Founders' own experiences in the NIT Calicut campus during their undergrad. Driven by a passion for innovation and sustainability, Uravu Labs embarked on a mission to develop cutting-edge solutions that could extract water from the air using renewable energy sources. The company's journey began with the realization that existing methods, such as conventional atmospheric water generators, were not entirely sustainable due to their heavy reliance on electricity and the use of refrigerants with high global warming potential. Determined to make a difference, the Founders set out to create a solution that would be truly renewable and sustainable. Their dedication led them to explore alternative approaches, resulting in the development of groundbreaking technology that utilises liquid desiccants to produce highest quality and affordable water from the air.The initial success culminated in 2018 when Uravu Labs was recognized as one of the top five global finalists in the prestigious Water Abundance XPRIZE competition. This achievement served as a testament to the company's innovative approach and potential impact. From there, the idea gained significant momentum, propelling Uravu Labs forward on its mission to revolutionize water sustainability.Today, Uravu Labs stands at the forefront of innovation in the field of water sustainability, offering cutting-edge solutions that not only address the immediate challenges of water scarcity but also contribute to a more sustainable future for generations to come.Role OverviewWe are looking for an IP Analyst with 2+ years of experience in intellectual property management, patent prosecution, and IP strategy to join Uravu Labs.You will own Uravu's IP portfolio and strategy from invention capture to patent filing, prosecution, and competitive intelligence. This role requires someone who can work at the intersection of deep technology (liquid desiccant systems, thermal engineering, chemical processes) and commercial strategy to build and protect our competitive moat.As we scale toward Series A fundraising, enterprise data center deals, and international expansion, strong IP documentation and strategic positioning will be critical for valuation, customer bankability, and competitive defense.Key ResponsibilitiesInvention Capture & IP StrategyRun structured invention capture workflows: conduct regular reviews with R&D, Engineering, and Product teams to identify patentable innovations.Own IP strategy decisions: determine what to patent, what to keep as trade secret, and geographic filing priorities aligned with business strategy.Maintain and evolve the IP roadmap in sync with R&D priorities, product development, and commercial milestones.Conduct freedom-to-operate (FTO) assessments and competitive IP landscape analysis.Build and maintain an invention pipeline with clear documentation and decision tracking.Patent Drafting & ProsecutionDraft high-quality patent applications for atmospheric water generation technology, including liquid desiccant systems, thermal cycles, heat exchangers, and process innovations.Coordinate with external patent attorneys on filing, prosecution, office action responses, and international filings (PCT, national phase entries).Review and provide technical input on patent claims, specifications, and drawings to maximize claim breadth and enforceability.Manage patent prosecution timelines, budgets, and docketing across multiple jurisdictions.IP Portfolio Management & MaintenanceMaintain comprehensive IP portfolio records: patent applications, granted patents, trade secrets, provisional filings, and publication decisions.Track filing deadlines, renewal dates, and prosecution milestones across jurisdictions.Conduct regular portfolio reviews to assess value, alignment with business goals, and maintenance decisions.Coordinate with finance and legal teams on IP budgets and cost management.Legal & Contract CoordinationCoordinate with IP lawyers and external counsel on patent strategy, prosecution, and enforcement.Support contract negotiations involving IP clauses: licensing agreements, joint development agreements, NDAs, and customer contracts with IP provisions.Advise on IP risk management in partnerships, vendor relationships, and technology collaborations.Support diligence processes for fundraising, M&A, or strategic partnerships.Technical Documentation & CommunicationWrite and coordinate technical documentation for investors, customers, and certification bodies: white papers, validation summaries, and proof packages.Support investor and customer technical diligence with clear IP narratives and portfolio documentation.Make publication decisions: determine when to publish research findings vs. protect as IP, balancing academic visibility with competitive protection.Ensure technical writing quality and consistency across external-facing materials.Competitive Intelligence & MonitoringMonitor competitive patent filings and IP activity in the atmospheric water generation and thermal systems space.Conduct landscape analysis to identify white space opportunities and potential infringement risks.Support product and R&D teams with competitive intelligence insights.Required Skills & ExperienceBachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field. PhD is a strong plus.2-3 years of experience in IP management, patent prosecution, or R&D with strong IP exposure.Proven track record of drafting and prosecuting patent applications, preferably in thermal systems, HVAC, chemical processes, or cleantech.Strong understanding of patent law, FTO analysis, and IP strategy.Experience working with patent attorneys and managing external counsel relationships.Excellent technical writing skills with ability to communicate complex innovations clearly.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for portfolio management and docketing.Ability to work cross-functionally with R&D, Engineering, Product, Legal, and Business teams.Good to Have (Preferred)Patent Agent certification or Patent Attorney qualification (Indian or international).Experience in climate tech, water tech, renewable energy, or process equipment industries.Background in thermal systems, heat exchangers, absorption/desorption processes, or chemical engineering.Familiarity with international patent filing strategies (PCT, EPO, USPTO, JPO, etc.).Experience with trade secret management and IP protection beyond patents.Background in competitive intelligence and patent landscape analysis.Current Context You'll Work InUravu is scaling atmospheric water generation technology for data centers, hospitality, and industrial applications.The company is preparing for Series A fundraising where IP portfolio strength will be a key valuation driver.Enterprise customers (data centers, large commercial) require deep technical diligence and IP clarity for bankability.The AWG market is maturing with increasing competitive activity, making strategic IP positioning critical.Current invention capture is ad hoc—you will build systematic processes to capture innovations as they happen.Success Metrics (First 6-12 Months)Establish formal invention review cadence (monthly/quarterly) with R&D and Engineering teams.Build a documented invention pipeline with clear patent vs. trade secret decisions.File 3-5 high-quality patent applications covering core AWG innovations and system improvements.Complete competitive IP landscape analysis for atmospheric water generation and liquid desiccant systems.Create ready-to-use IP proof packages that accelerate investor and customer diligence cycles.Implement portfolio management systems with clear docketing, timelines, and budget tracking.Support fundraising process with strong IP narrative and documentation.
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Intellectual Property Analyst