Hyacintha L.

Experience

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  Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

  May 2013 - Nov 2013

  Research Associate

  Worked on Project "National Centre for Photovoltaic Research and Education (NCPRE)" at IIT BombayJob Responsibilities:• To devise cost-effective synthetic methodologies for metal complex dyes used in Dye-sensitized solar cells.• Synthesis of novel organic chromophores for DSSCs.• Literature search and characterization of products using various analytical techniques such as 1H and 13C NMR, GC-MS, MALDI, HRMS, Elemental analysis etc.

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  University of Padova

  Dec 2013 - Aug 2015

  Postdoctoral Researcher

  Area of research involved:* Covalent functionalization of carbon nanostructures (such as graphene, carbon nanotubes) with metal complexes as well as other organic chromophores* Synthesis of organic chromophores for photovoltaic application* Functionalization of silica nanoparticles for application in CO2 reduction experiments

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  InvnTree

  Oct 2015 - Feb 2017

  Patent Analyst

  • Drafted provisional and complete patent specifications for inventions related to field of organic chemistry, material chemistry, pharmaceuticals and medical devices• Conducted prior art searches, patentability study, invalidation and infringement analysis, freedom to operate search and drafting response to office actions

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  R K Dewan & Co

  Mar 2017 - Sept 2019

  Patent Associate

  • Drafted provisional as well as complete patent specifications for inventions related to products (or compositions/formulations) and/or processes related to pharmaceuticals, polymers, textiles, refineries, and material chemistry• Experience in using analytical patent search tools and data analysis for patentability study, novelty search, invalidation analysis, freedom to operate study, landscape analysis and white-space analysis• Drafted response to examination reports/office actions issued by the patent offices in India, USA, Europe, China, Taiwan and Australia• Conducted client discussions and trained junior associates Show less

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  Khurana & Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys

  Mar 2020 - Apr 2022

  Senior Patent Associate

  • Drafted patent specifications for inventions related to chemical and non-chemical subject matter, for both domestic and international filing• Independently and successfully handled 80+ hearings representing Indian and foreign clients at the Indian Patent Office • Prepared post-hearing written submissions and response drafts to examination reports • Active involvement with patent analytics team for evaluation of prior art to devise best strategy for drafting suitable claims • Advised clients on various aspects of filing and prosecution• Managed project allocation and acted as the point of contact for multiple local and international client organizations (such as IISER, Momentive, Siliconch) to ensure smooth workflow• Acted as a single point of contact for clients to suggest best possible strategies for PCT application, national phase filing and PPH based application (mainly IPO-JPO PPH)• Assisted senior members and firm partners in challenging prosecution mandates • Mentored internship candidates and patent associates in the areas of drafting and prosecution• Conducted patent webinars and training sessions for universities and organizations Show less

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  ROBIC

  Apr 2024 - now

  Technical Advisor (Patents)