Senior IPR Associate/Advocate Hyderabad

Job Responsibilities:

Drafting & Filing: Prepare and file patent, trademark, copyright, and design applications, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

IPR Strategy: Assist in developing strategies for IP protection, portfolio management, and enforcement.

Legal Research: Conduct in-depth research on intellectual property laws, precedents, and international regulations.

Prosecution & Opposition: Handle patent and trademark prosecution, oppositions, cancellations, and infringement actions.

Contracts & Agreements: Draft, review, and negotiate IP-related agreements, including licensing, assignments, confidentiality, and technology transfer agreements.

Corporate Advisory: Provide legal advice on corporate compliance, governance, and regulatory issues.

Corporate Documentation: Draft and review corporate agreements such as shareholder agreements, NDAs, service agreements, and joint venture agreements.

Compliance: Ensure adherence to domestic and international IP regulations, corporate laws, and reporting deadlines.

Client Interaction: Collaborate with clients to understand business needs and provide legal solutions on IP and corporate matters.

Litigation Support: Assist in IP litigation and corporate legal disputes, including preparing pleadings, evidence, and arguments.

Qualifications:

Strong understanding of technical concepts and the ability to grasp new technologies quickly

Analytical mindset with attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team

Time management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously

Bachelors in Law with good academic record