Trademark Attorney

Trade mark attorney : Job description (based at Mumbai for top Law Firm)

Trade mark lawyers are specialist legal professionals qualified to advise clients about protecting and enforcing their trade mark rights. Trade marks are used to identify a person's or company's products or services and may take many forms, including logos, shapes and company names.

Trade marks are used by a huge range of companies, from multinational corporations to small local businesses. By providing legal support on the registration, use and exploitation of new and existing trade marks, trade mark lawyers ensure that companies successfully protect the identity and integrity of their brands.

Trade mark lawyers also advise clients about other intellectual property issues, such as copyright and licensing.

Typical work activities

- researching new trade marks;

- carrying out searches to see if the proposed trade mark is already in use;

- advising on trade mark availability for use or registration;

- advising on design and copyright issues;

- overseeing all procedural details of trade mark registration;

- managing, protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights, including trade marks, patents, copyrights, designs, and the 'get-up' of a product i.e. its look or image;

- negotiating in disputes regarding trade marks;

- taking action on trade mark infringement and passing off;

- drawing up appropriate contractual papers;

- providing back-up to the solicitors and barristers conducting a case if it comes to litigation;

- advising clients on the use and protection of trade marks and the classes of goods or services they need to cover with their registration;

- assisting clients with identifying the nature of their intellectual property;

- advising on the legal aspects of marketing new goods or services and their introduction into the market place;

- composing complex letters to clients, the trade mark registry and other parties;

- monitoring existing and proposed trade marks;

- attending meetings and undertaking conference calls with clients and other contacts;

- dealing with general enquiries on trade mark protection;

- managing a portfolio of brands of the clients;

- advising clients about countries in which to seek registration;

- filing applications on an international basis if required;

- developing working relationships with the relevant brand managers and customers of departments;

- handling renewals.

Qualification and experience

- LL.B. from reputed Law School in India

- Academically superior

- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

- Post qualification experience of 3-5 years preferably in Law Firm

Please apply to pooja@irismanpower.com
9833313551