Job Description
The firm is strengthening its team by recruiting a Managing Associate within the Trademarks and Copyrights division on retainership basis.
A Managing Associate generally manages a team of associates comprising several Associates and Senior Associates and reports to a Partner.
Broad outline of responsibilities of the Retainer are as follows:
• Drafting and vetting Agreements including Co-Existence Agreements and Franchisee Agreements
• Drafting and Serving Cease and Desist Letters and other Demand Letters
• Writing opinions on Legal matters pertaining to Trademarks and Copyrights
• Conducting Trademark Research activities including:
• Registerability Search
• Infringement Search
• Trademark Watch for Oppositions
• Drafting Trademark Specifications
• Drafting Statement of Oppositions and Counter statements for Trademark Oppositions
• Preparing Trademark Infringement Related reports
• Filing Trademark Applications under Madrid Protocol and responding to examination reports therefor
• Handling Trademark Enforcement Proceedings inside and outside of India
• Attending Trademark Hearings
• Filing Copyright Applications
• Drafting responses to Objections raised by Trademark Registry and Copyright Office
• Correspondence with Potential Clients or leads in India and Overseas
• Coordinating with Overseas Associates
• Setting up processes and procedures and attending Conferences in India and Overseas
• Managing domain name dispute and associated arbitration
• Custom Recordal of Trademarks inside and outside of India
• Filing Applications for Registration of Well Known Trademarks in India
Requirements
Experience
Candidate must have at least 5+ Years of relevant Experience in order qualify for Interview call for this position. A relevant Experience means Experience gained while working in a Law Firm or as a In-House Trademark Counsel. Experience gained while Teaching in a Academic Institution will not be counted for the purpose of this position.
Qualification
The Candidate should be qualified to practice law in India. That means Candidate should possess LL.B Degree and must be registered with Bar Council of India. An LL.M degree with specialization in IPR will have additional advantage during the selection process.
Location
The Position requires the Candidate to operate out of Stratjuris office in Baner at Pune.
Requirements
A relevant Experience means Experience gained while working in a Law Firm or as an In-House Patent Associate. Qualification : The candidate should be a Registered Patent Agent The Candidate should be a qualified Engineer/Post-Graduate in any of the following disciplines: BTech / Mtech in Mechanical or Automotive .
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Managing Associate| Trademarks and Copyrights position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Pune offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
