IPR Lawyer

Hiring: IPR LAWYER

Experience: 3–4 years

1. IP IDENTIFICATION & RISK MAPPING

KRAs:

Conduct IP identification audits for assigned clients

Identify:

• Trademarks
• Copyrights
• Trade secrets
• Domain risks

Flag:

• Ownership gaps
• Co-founder / employee IP risks
• Vendor-created IP risks

2. TRADEMARK & COPYRIGHT STRATEGY (NOT JUST FILING)

Objective: Build long-term brand protection, not single registrations.

KRAs:

Advise on:

• Correct class selection
• Brand naming risks
• Logo vs wordmark strategy
• Prepare and file:
• Trademark applications
• Copyright registrations

Monitor:

• Status tracking
• Office actions & responses

3. IP PREVENTION & MISUSE CONTROL

Objective: Stop IP disputes before they become litigation.

KRAs:

Draft & review:

• NDAs
• IP assignment clauses
• Confidentiality provisions

Advise clients on:

• IP usage by employees
• Vendor / freelancer IP ownership
• Identify early signs of:
• Brand misuse
• Copying
• Passing off risks

4. IP ENFORCEMENT & DISPUTE HANDLING (LIMITED & STRATEGIC)

Objective: Resolve IP issues early, not escalate unnecessarily.

KRAs:

Draft:

• Cease & desist notices
• Legal replies
• Recommend:
• Negotiation vs enforcement
• Settlement options

5. IP AWARENESS & CLIENT EDUCATION

Objective: Make clients legally conscious, not dependent.

KRAs:

Conduct:

• IP awareness sessions
• Founder/team trainings

Explain:

• Why IP matters
• How misuse happens
• How IP creates valuation

6. INTERNAL COLLABORATION & SYSTEM DISCIPLINE

Objective: Ensure IP work aligns with contracts & compliance.

KRAs:

Coordinate with:

• Corporate lawyers (SHA, SSA, employment contracts)
• Compliance team

Ensure:

• IP clauses align across documents
• No contradiction in ownership language

7. DOCUMENTATION, TRACKING & QUALITY CONTROL

Objective: Maintain legal memory and accuracy.

KRAs:

Maintain:

• IP trackers
• Filing calendars
• Renewal reminders

Ensure:

• No missed deadlines
• Complete documentation

8. CONTINUOUS LEARNING & LEGAL UPDATES

Objective: Keep IP advice current and reliable.

KRAs:

Track:

• IP law updates
• Registry practices
• Landmark IP decisions

Share:

• Monthly IP update notes internally

BONUS: BEHAVIOURAL KRAs

(VERY IMPORTANT)

• Preventive mindset (not panic-driven)
• Clear, non-threatening communication
• Respect for client business realities
• Escalates issues early, not late
• Upholds confidentiality & ethics strictly