Details of the Organization

Khaitan & Co is one of India's oldest and recognised full service law firms.

Built on foundations of integrity, simplicity, dedication and professionalism, the Firm has expanded its presence in India from Kolkata (1911) to New Delhi (1970) to Bangalore (1994) to Mumbai (2001) to Chennai (2021) and in Singapore (2021). The Firm takes pride in its steady growth and celebrated its centenary year in 2011 (11 November 2011).

Details of the Job/Internship

Khaitan & Co. is hiring an Intellectual Property Associate with experience of 2 to 5 years to join their office in New Delhi.

Role and Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on various intellectual property matters.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing patent applications, trademark registrations, and copyright filings.
• Support attorneys in intellectual property litigation, including drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Assist in negotiating and drafting IP licensing agreements and other commercial contracts.
• Participate in IP due diligence reviews for corporate transactions.
• Maintain accurate and organized case files and databases.
• Monitor and track IP deadlines, including filing deadlines and renewal dates.
• Stay informed about developments in IP law and industry trends.
• Collaborate with attorneys and other team members to provide comprehensive legal support to clients.
• Perform administrative tasks and other duties as assigned.

Eligibility

• Qualified LLB or LLM from premier law school in India / abroad (qualified to work in India)
• 2 - 5 years of demonstrated success across IP Laws.
• Stickler for timelines of assignments and a multi-tasker able to handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Solution-oriented approach with proven ability to close transactions independently with minimal supervision.
• Outstanding communication skills - both written and verbal - with a proven ability to communicate to all "clients" (internal and external).
• Solid understanding on a wide range of legal subjects, ability to build on this knowledge, spot issues and bring in specialists as needed.
• Drive for technical superiority by staying abreast of developments in Law and be the go-to subject matter expert.

Salary/Stipend

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Delhi

City

New Delhi

Address

Delhi, India

Application and Registration Details

After you apply, you will receive the next steps of the application process via email. 

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