Associate Partner-IP & Trademark Associate Partner-IP & Trademark
Company Overview
We are looking for a managing associate/associate partner to lead our trade mark prosecution team. You will be responsible for handling the entire life cycle of trademark prosecution, attending hearings, and managing a team of associates and paralegals. You will also be involved in business development, client relationship management, and quality control.
Location: Gurugram
Requirements
A minimum of 15 years of experience in an IP firm, with a focus on trademark prosecution.
A law degree from a recognized university and a license to practice in India.
Expertise in trademark law, practice, and procedure, including filing, examination, opposition, rectification, renewal, and infringement.
Experience in attending hearings before the Trade Marks Registry.
Experience in managing a team of associates and paralegals, including assigning work, reviewing output, providing feedback, and conducting appraisals.
Excellent communication, drafting, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, under pressure and with tight deadlines.
Ability to handle multiple clients and projects, and maintain high standards of quality and professionalism
Responsibilities
Lead the trade mark prosecution team and ensure the timely and effective delivery of services to clients.
Handle the entire life cycle of trademark prosecution, from conducting searches, filing applications, responding to objections, attending hearings, to obtaining registrations.
Represent clients in opposition, rectification, and infringement matters before the Trade Marks Registry.
Advise clients on trademark strategy, portfolio management, enforcement, and compliance.
Manage the team of associates and paralegals, and provide them with guidance, mentoring, and training.
Monitor the performance and productivity of the team, and ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, and identify new business opportunities.
Coordinate with other teams and departments within the firm, and liaise with external stakeholders such as agents, attorneys, and officials.
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