IIT Madras Patent Agent Recruitment 2026 (Advt 154)

IIT Madras, one of India's top-ranked engineering institutes, is hiring a Patent Agent (Advt.154/2026) on a contract basis at its Chennai campus, through the Office of Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (IC&SR). If you are a Registered Indian Patent Agent with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Science, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 26 August 2026, and the role is open to freshers as well as experienced candidates.

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) Patent Agent Recruitment 2026 (Advt.154/2026) - 1 Post

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), through its Office of Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (IC&SR), has released Advt.154/2026 to hire 1 Patent Agent for its Intellectual Property Management Cell. This is one of several Patent Agent openings IIT Madras has announced recently (Advt.150 to Advt.154/2026) to strengthen its patent filing and IP documentation support for researchers. The IC&SR office manages patents, licensing, and industry collaboration for the institute's research output, and regularly hires Patent Agents as its patent portfolio grows. Freshers with a valid Patent Agent registration can also apply, since the post accepts candidates with 0 to 5 years of relevant experience.

Who Can Apply?

• Registration: You must be a Registered Indian Patent Agent with the Indian Patent Office.
• Qualification: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Science.
• Experience: 0 to 5 years of experience in patent search, patent drafting, or other IP-related work. Freshers can apply.
• Skills: You should be able to conduct patentability searches, review Invention Disclosure Forms (IDFs), and support the patent drafting and filing process.
• Desirable: Familiarity with patent search tools (Indian Patent Office e-filing portal, WIPO, USPTO databases) and legal drafting skills are useful for this role.
• Work Location: This post is based at the IIT Madras campus in Chennai.

How to Apply

1. Go to the IIT Madras IC&SR recruitment portal at icandsr.iitm.ac.in/careers.
2. Find the "Patent Agent - Advt.154/2026" announcement under Current Openings.
3. Read the detailed notification (PDF) carefully before you apply.
4. Click "Apply Now" and register or log in to fill the online application form.
5. Upload your educational and Patent Agent registration documents.
6. Submit your application on or before 26 August 2026.

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 7 August 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 26 August 2026

• Receive and docket Invention Disclosure Forms (IDFs) submitted by researchers
• Conduct patentability searches for new inventions
• Track IDF documents and follow up with inventors for additional information
• Support patent drafting and filing with the Indian Patent Office
• Coordinate with patent attorneys and external IP counsel
• Maintain records of patent applications and prosecution status
• Assist in preparing IP-related documentation and reports
• Liaise between researchers and the IC&SR Intellectual Property Cell