Associate

Experience: 4–7 Years

Qualification: LL.B.

Department: Legal

Location: Bengaluru

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive IP Associate to manage and protect the Company's intellectual property portfolio. The role involves handling trademark, design and patent matters, coordinating with external counsel, managing IP filings and renewals, and supporting the enforcement and protection of the Company's intellectual property rights.

Key Responsibilities

• IP Portfolio Management: Manage and maintain the Company's intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks, industrial designs, patents and other applicable IP rights.
• Trademark Management: Handle trademark searches, applications, prosecution, renewals, oppositions, objections, assignments and other related proceedings.
• Design and Patent Matters: Coordinate design and patent filings, renewals, prosecution and related formalities in consultation with external counsel and technical teams.
• IP Enforcement: Monitor and address potential infringement, counterfeiting, unauthorized use of trademarks and other violations of the Company's intellectual property rights.
• Legal Proceedings: Assist in managing IP-related disputes, oppositions, cancellations, infringement actions and other contentious matters.
• External Counsel Coordination: Liaise with external lawyers, IP attorneys, trademark agents and other stakeholders for filings, litigation and enforcement activities.
• Legal Research and Opinions: Conduct legal research on intellectual property laws, regulatory developments and emerging IP issues, and provide practical legal advice to internal stakeholders.
• IP Due Diligence: Support IP audits, portfolio reviews, ownership verification and due diligence exercises, as required.
• Documentation and Record Management: Maintain accurate records of IP registrations, applications, renewals, deadlines, legal notices and proceedings, and ensure timely compliance.
• Internal Coordination: Work closely with relevant business teams to identify, protect and safeguard the Company's intellectual property assets.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• LL.B. degree from a recognized university.
• 4–7 years of relevant experience in intellectual property law, preferably in an in-house legal department or a law firm.
• Sound knowledge of Indian intellectual property laws, particularly trademark, patent and design laws.
• Experience in IP portfolio management, prosecution, enforcement and coordination with external counsel.
• Strong legal research, analytical and drafting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines independently.

Preferred Profile

Candidates with experience in handling IP matters for a manufacturing, consumer goods, pharmaceutical, automotive or other brand-driven business will be preferred.

How to Apply

Interested candidates may apply through LinkedIn or are requested to share their updated CV at [Confidential Information]