Trademark Law Expert Leader
We are seeking a seasoned expert in trademark law to lead our prosecution team at Nexifyr Consulting. As an experienced professional with a minimum of 15 years in IP firms, you will be responsible for handling the entire life cycle of trademark prosecution, from conducting searches and filing applications to attending hearings and obtaining registrations.
Responsibilities
• Lead the trade mark prosecution team and ensure timely delivery of services to clients
• Handle the entire life cycle of trademark prosecution, including conducting searches, filing applications, responding to objections, attending hearings, and 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 a team of associates and paralegals, providing guidance, mentoring, and training
• Monitor team performance and productivity, ensuring adherence to quality standards and best practices
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, identifying new business opportunities
• Coordinate with other teams and departments within the firm, liaising with external stakeholders such as agents, attorneys, and officials
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, maintaining high standards of quality and professionalism
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Responsibilities
• Lead the trade mark prosecution team and ensure timely delivery of services to clients
• Handle the entire life cycle of trademark prosecution, including conducting searches, filing applications, responding to objections, attending hearings, and 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 a team of associates and paralegals, providing guidance, mentoring, and training
• Monitor team performance and productivity, ensuring adherence to quality standards and best practices
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, identifying new business opportunities
• Coordinate with other teams and departments within the firm, liaising with external stakeholders such as agents, attorneys, and officials
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, maintaining high standards of quality and professionalism