S&A Law Offices - Partner - Trademark (12-30 yrs)

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the trademark 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 Trademarks 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.

Requirements:

- A minimum of 12 years of experience in an IP firm, with a focus on trademark prosecution.

- A qualified Trademark Agent

- 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 Trademarks 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