Are you a law graduate/ legal professional looking for job opportunities as an Associate? This opportunity might be of interest to you!
About:
Fidus Law Chambers offers litigation, advisory, filing, prosecution and enforcement services in intellectual property, technology, advertising and trade secrets matters across a broad spectrum of industries. Founded in 2008, Fidus has been lauded by clients for its cutting-edge litigation expertise, strategic foresight and out of the box creativity. Identified by the India Business Law Journal as a “Rising Star” law firm, Fidus has been consistently ranked among the top tier firms in India by World Trademark Review, IAM Magazine and Managing IP magazine. Its founder is recognized as an IP Star by Managing IP Magazine and ranked among the Whos Who of Trademark Lawyers and Whos Who of Patent Lawyers.
In a decade of its existence Fidus has grown into a 40-member firm with well-rounded experts across varying levels of seniority. Today Fidus represents at least 25 of the top 100 global brands and manages trademark portfolios across the region of South Asia as also provide strategic advise on IP protection and enforcement in the region. Fidus uses cutting edge data security measures as also top of its class docketing and portfolio management systems. Its members are creative problem solvers and are repeatedly commended for their responsiveness and ‘professionalism with a personal approach’. Fidus has had a stellar track record in successfully initiating, managing and concluding complex IP litigations, often with multi-jurisdictional implications.
Fidus is proud to be associated with CIPAM (a division of the Department of Industrial Policy Promotion of the Government of India) in taking IP to classrooms and its members regularly volunteer their time to teach children finer nuances of IP. Members of the firm also conduct judicial, police and customs trainings. The firm is also proud to partner with i-Probono to provide pro-bono and low-bono IP advice to deserving entities and organizations.
Fidus is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity.
Role:
Associate
PQE:
2-3 years
Location:
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India (On-site)
Qualifications:
- Bachelors’ Degree in law.
- Demonstrable academic credentials in IP.
- 2-3 years PQE in an Intellectual Property firm in Delhi or Mumbai.
- Candidates must possess deep knowledge of Indian Trademark law and procedure (both prosecution and contentious) before the Trademark Office
- Excellent writing and speaking skills, strong interpersonal skills and should be a team player.
Responsibilities:
- Drafting trademark search reports, responses to examination reports, drafting and reviewing oppositions, cancellations and legal notices, attending hearings before the Trademark Office, rendering practical and commercial savvy advise to clients.
- Knowledge and experience of handling international trademark filings/Madrid filings is desirable.
- Minority candidates will be preferred.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their applications to recruitment@fiduslawchambers.com
