Manage, protect and enforce portfolios of intellectual property (IP) rights, including trademarks, copyright and designs
advise on the legal aspects of marketing new goods or services and their introduction into the market place, as well as developing brand enlargement
research new trademarks and advise on availability by carrying out national and international searches to see if the proposed trade mark is already in use
oversee all procedural details of trade mark registrations internationally
monitor deadlines and make sure they are met in good time
manage any opposition to trade mark registration and advise on conflicting applications
negotiate in trade mark disputes and take action on trade mark infringement and passing off
draw up appropriate contractual papers
monitor existing and proposed trade marks
advise clients about countries in which to seek registration and the most cost-effective way of achieving this
develop working relationships with relevant brand managers and customers of departments
handle renewals of trade mark and design registrations
handle other trade mark related work such as transfer of ownership, licensing agreements and increasing the scope of protection
manage marketing activities - this may be part of your responsibilities if you work at partnership level
Supervise the work of junior team members.
Should have Excellent understanding of common law system of trademark laws, Indian Trademark laws and working understanding of laws in other countries.