Associate

Emerge Legal; Bengaluru, Gurugram District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerge Legal is seeking an experienced Associate specializing in Intellectual Property law to join their team in Bengaluru. The successful candidate will manage and protect the company's intellectual property portfolio, handle trademark, design, and patent matters, coordinate with external counsel, and support enforcement actions.

Candidates should have an LL.B. and 4-7 years of IP experience, with strong research, drafting, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• LL.B. degree from a recognized university.
• 4-7 years of relevant IP law experience (in-house or law firm background preferred).
• Knowledge of Indian IP laws including trademarks, patents and designs.
• Strong legal research, drafting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the firm's intellectual property portfolio including trademarks, industrial designs, and patents.
• Handle trademark searches, applications, prosecution, renewals, oppositions, and assignments.
• Coordinate design and patent filings with external counsel and technical teams.
• Monitor infringements, counterfeiting, and unauthorized use of IP rights.
• Assist in managing IP-related disputes, cancellations, and litigation proceedings.
• Conduct IP legal research and provide practical legal advice.
• Perform IP due diligence, audits, and maintain accurate documentation records.

Skills

Intellectual property law

Legal research

Drafting

Communication

Education

LL.B.

Tools

Patent

Job description

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LL.B. degree with 4-7 years of relevant experience in intellectual property law, preferably in an in-house legal department or a law firm.

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Contextual Overview

Emerge Legal is seeking an experienced Associate specializing in Intellectual Property (IP) law to join their team. The successful candidate will manage and protect the company's intellectual property portfolio, handle trademark, design, and patent matters, coordinate with external counsel, and support enforcement actions.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• LL.B. degree from a recognized university.
• 4-7 years of relevant experience in intellectual property law (in-house or law firm background preferred).
• Sound knowledge of Indian intellectual property laws, particularly trademark, patent, and design laws.
• Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Manage and maintain the firm's intellectual property portfolio including trademarks, industrial designs, and patents.
• Handle trademark searches, applications, prosecution, renewals, oppositions, and assignments.
• Coordinate design and patent filings with external counsel and technical teams.
• Monitor and address potential infringements, counterfeiting, and unauthorized use of IP rights.
• Assist in managing IP-related disputes, cancellations, and litigation proceedings.
• Conduct legal research on IP laws and regulations to provide practical legal advice.
• Perform IP due diligence, audits, and maintain accurate documentation records.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation: Not specified

Employment Type: Full-time