River is an electric vehicle startup building multi-utility scooters. The company builds products ground up with a strong focus on design and engineering. Currently, the company is in the product development stage with prototypes being tested on the road. The vehicle will go on sale on Sep-22. River is backed by marquee international investors - Israel based Maniv mobility and US based Trucks VC. These are mobility focused funds backed by some of the big names in the automotive industry. River is founded by experienced automotive professionals - Vipin George is ex-Lead Designer at Honda, Ultraviolette and Aravind Mani is ex-VP at Ultraviolette, an EV startup backed by TVS Motors. River is a fast growing company with an R&D team of 60 engineers now. The company targets to be 250-300 employees by the end of 2022.

Requirement & Role

• Engineer with mechanical & electronics background
• Preferably completed PGD course in Intellectual Property Rights
• Work with engineering teams to understand developments and manage IP Portfolio
• Experienced in IP Analytics/Validity/Infringement searches
• Prepare Invention Disclosure and Development documents, patent applications
• Become the bridge between engineer and the legal world to ensure compliance in engineering and design and suggest patentable opportunities
• Liase with external agencies/counsel in IP enforcement & litigation (hearings, proceeding & appeals)
• Handle IP matters in Indian courts and tribunals