Vacancies

Job title

Trademarks Paralegal

Reports to

Principal Associate/Senior Associate/Associate and/or Managing Partner

Duties and responsibilities

The candidate will assist attorneys in the clearance and prosecution of Indian and foreign trademark applications.

Will be responsible for handling all aspects of trademark applications, including filings with the Indian Trademarks Office; performing preliminary trademark searches, drafting legal correspondences etc.

Updating and maintaining daily dockets for clients and following up on trademark application filings, prosecution, etc. with clients

Updating software databases, formulating and sending emails with clients/attorneys

Managing efficient and on-time project delivery with a high standard of quality

Client management

Should be able to independently maintain trackers of all projects, as allocated and instructed by the supervisor(s)

Qualifications
Skill Set Requirements

Proficiency in computerized docketing systems and MS Office   

Basic understanding of the Trademarks Act, 1999     

Basic knowledge in preparing and filing Trademarks applications according to client instructions.    

Basic understanding of the Copyrights Act, 1957 and prior experience in copyright application filings is not mandatory but would be preferable.

Strong email communication skills to acknowledge client emails when required.      

Sincere and responsible attitude and ability to complete work in a timely manner.    

Ability to work under pressure and strict deadlines with minimum supervision.   

Education and Experience

Under Graduate (UG) or Graduate

2 to 5 years of experience as a Trademark Paralegal

Obhan & Associates | Job Description

Job title

Associate/Technical Consultant

Reports to

Senior Associate and/or Managing Partner

Duties and responsibilities
Patent Drafting
  • Reviewing and understanding invention disclosures related to various technical domains.
  • Conducting patentability searches.
  • Determining the novel and inventive features of the invention-based vis-a-vis the known prior art.
  • Drafting provisional and complete Applications for India/US filing.
Patent Prosecution
  • Analyzing patent application and the office action.
  • Formalizing strategies (amending claims and/or formulating arguments) to respond to various objections/rejections raised in the office action.
  • Drafting response to the office action (for US, EP and/or India jurisdiction).
Qualifications
Skill Set Requirements
  • Strong analytical skills with good technical understanding.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent comprehension skills and ability to learn quickly.
  • Sincere and responsible attitude and ability to complete work in a timely manner.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines with minimum supervision.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work within and with the team.
  • Open to working in other related technological domains, if required.

Knowledge of Indian patent act and patent laws of US and EP

Education and Experience
  • B.E./B.Tech / M.Tech/M.Sc  (Mechanical engineering, computer science, Electronics & Communications, artificial intelligence, or other related fields).
  • Relevant experience of 3-7 years in drafting and prosecution.