• Company

    An ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and IATF 16949:2016 certified organisation, GFL is a leading producer of Fluoropolymers, Fluorospecialities, Chemicals and Refrigerants.
  • History

    With a legacy of thirty years in Fluorine chemistry, GFL stands strong in Fluoroproducts markets.

  • Vision

    The GFL story is built around Innovation, Integration and Professionalism.
  • Management

    An experienced, qualified and visionary leadership team guides us through our way to fast-paced growth in the global markets.
  • Global Presence

    Three manufacturing facilities in India, a captive Fluorspar mine in Morrocco, offices and warehouses in Europe and USA, and a marketing network spread across the world represent our global footprints.
  • InoxGFL

    INOXGFL group is an Indian conglomerate with a legacy of more than 90 years. The group is a forerunner in diversified business segments comprising Fluoropolymers, Speciality Chemicals, Wind Energy, and Renewables.
    • Fluoropolymers
    Speciality Chemicals
    Refrigerants
    Chemicals
  • Manufacturing

    With Vertical integration from natural minerals to most value added products, GFL has completely backward-integrated operations.

  • Research & Development

    The product innovation thrust aims at application development at two fully-equipped modern research centres at Dahej and Ranjitnagar, Gujarat.

  • Quality Management

    GFL products comply with most international regulatory compliances required by our global customers.
  • Shareholding Pattern Reports
  • Financial Results
  • Annual Reports
  • Presentation
  • Scheme of Arrangement – Demerger
  • Transcript Call
  • Rating
  • Investor Grievances
  • Company Policies
  • Notice of Board Meeting
  • Material Events / Information
  • Corporate Governance Reports
  • Trading Window
  • Familiarization Programme for Independent Directors
  • Dividend
  • Newspaper Notice for General Meeting
  • Annual Secretarial Compliance Report
  • Related Party Transaction Report
  • Shareholder’s KYC, Procedure for Issue of Duplicate Shares and Transmission
  • Disclosure Under Regulation 62 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
  • Business Responsibility and sustainability report
  • Investors Education and Protection Fund
  • People (Social)

    Our focus on Quality, Health, Safety and Environment is reflected in the well-being and safety of community we are part of.
  • Planet (Environment)

    Enhanced lifecycle with minimal eco-disruption is the way forward for GFL

  • Profit (Economic)

    Our products stand for high performance with sustainable processes and applications.

    • GFL - Job Description

    Job Description

    Position Title Deputy Manager - Intellectual Property Rights
    Company Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited
    Grade / Level IV
    Division / Department QA/QC
    Job Purpose

    The position will support the Product development and technology development team to ensure creation, maintenance and defense of a strong IP position, protection of know-how and risk management by understanding infringements and conducting appropriate searches.

    In-house IP team development for GFL and making IPR work more efficient, time saving and more qualitative IP output, for assisting in IPR activities

    Prinicipal job accoutabilities
    Accountabilities Major Activities Key Performance Indicators
    Protection of IP assets • Ensure protection and defence of intellectual property including Know- How • Harvest and evaluate invention disclosures, initiate novelty searches and support analysis of data • Ensure registration, enforcement, maintenance and defence of trademarks • Draft patent application and prosecution thereof • Defend IR rights attack from 3rd parties • Draft IP agreements • Assist in review of patents and trademarks • Identifying IP infringements and enforcing patents and trademarks Nil reported infringement
    IP Risk Management • Patent Landscaping and proper investigation regarding freedom – to – operate evaluation pertaining to company product portfolio • Ensure proper IP risk management to enable product launches – Patentability assessment, patent drafting, filing, and online PCT filing. • Define and take countermeasures vs. competitors IP and intelligence • FTO analysis, opposition/Invalidation actions, joint development, IP Due Diligence etc. • Evaluate IP concerns at early stage product selecting, key blocking patents by innovator, market exclusivity studies (SPC, NCE) Nil incidence of filing violations and rejections
    Scientific Information Management, Patent Filing and IP Awareness • Support with respect to all search requests including patent information. • Drafting, filing and prosecution of Patents in different jurisdictions worldwide • IP Counselling to R&D teams, prior art searches, infringement, white space and patentability analysis. • Use database to retrieve external information relevant to the Company • Keep all stakeholders updated of major IP legal developments • Perform IP awareness training for R and D and technology team • Understanding of US, EP, PCT, GCC, CN, IN Patent Laws and Procedures • Literature searches using various databases using Data Mining Tools Quality of search
    Protection of IP assets • Ensure protection and defence of intellectual property including Know- How • Harvest and evaluate invention disclosures, initiate novelty searches and support analysis of data • Ensure registration, enforcement, maintenance and defence of trademarks • Draft patent application and prosecution thereof • Defend IPR rights attack from 3rd parties • Draft IP agreements • Assist in review of patents and trademarks • Identifying IP infringements and enforcing patents and trademarks Nil reported infringement
    Skills and academic qualifications
    Educational Qualifications

    • Minimum Qualification -

      M.Sc/ B.Tech in Chemistry/ Chemical Technology/ Polymer technology

    • Preferred Qualification -

      PG Diploma in Intellectual Property protection and Patents a. Patent Agent b. Patent and trademark agent c. Degree in law preferred

    Functional Skills

    • Functional Skills Required -

      a. Intellectually rigorous with the ability to keep oneself up to date with all latest developments in the IP domain b. Excellent drafting ability and communication skills c. Thorough understanding of Patent and Trademark in different countries d. Ha

    • Technical Skills required -

      a. Patent searching-Infringement searches, FTO searches, patentability; Prior art searches b. Patent drafting c. Patent prosecution (Drafting response to FER, Attending Hearing till grant) d. Trademark filing, Trademark prosecution; miscellaneous act

    • Behavioural/Leadership Skills required -

      a. Disciplined, committed towards work, Analytic thinking and time management skills, Hard-working

    Relevant and total experience

    • Total Number of experience required -

      15

    • Relevant experience required in -

      at least 8-12 years in the IPR Industry (working exp. With Chemical industries. Preference to candidates with background of EV/Hydrogen/Solar/ fluoro-speciality/ fluorochemicals/ Polymers Chemistry

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