Details of the Organization

Freshworks builds intuitive, enterprise-grade service software that simplifies customer and employee experiences.

Details of the Job/Internship

Freshworks is hiring an IP & Product Counsel with 8–12 years of experience to join their legal team.

Role and Responsibilities

• Manage patent strategy, portfolio development, and invention disclosure processes.
• Draft, review, and coordinate patent applications with USPTO and external patent counsel.
• Evaluate invention disclosures as part of the Patent Review Committee.
• Prepare, file, and manage global trademark applications and enforcement actions.
• Advise on branding strategies and trademark implications for new products.
• Support IP litigation, dispute resolution, and opposition matters.
• Advise on open-source software license compliance and oversee OSS processes.
• Handle DMCA notices, copyright claims, and takedown procedures.
• Provide guidance throughout product development, including IP ownership, licensing, and risk mitigation.
• Support legal due diligence and processes for new product launches and features.
• Draft and update IP-related provisions in commercial agreements.
• Review and negotiate technology, integration, API, and partnership agreements.
• Advise on compliance with global privacy laws including GDPR, CCPA, and DORA.
• Monitor legal developments in IP, AI, SaaS, and technology regulations.
• Review marketing materials and product communication for regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and act as a trusted business partner.
• Drive improvements in legal processes, templates, and playbooks.
• Train internal teams on IP, compliance, and risk management.

Eligibility

• Graduate degree in Computer Science/Engineering and Law.
• 8–12 years of experience in IP, product counselling, and technology law in law firms and multinational tech/SaaS companies.
• Experience with USPTO processes, international trademark prosecution, and global IP filings.
• Strong experience in patent prosecution, trademark management, and IP enforcement.
• Expertise in advising on SaaS product development and commercialization.
• Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex technology agreements.
• Familiarity with GDPR, CCPA, and other global privacy regulations.
• Experience with open-source licensing and compliance.

Salary/Stipend

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

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

Bengaluru, Karnataka

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