IP Prosecution, Opposition and Litigation
• Handled client portfolios from the stage of advising the client in relation to availability of the mark till registration in India. Conducted Trade Mark searches, drafting/vetting and filing of reply to examination reports before registries.
• Drafting of legal notice and cease and desist letters and undertakings on the instruction of clients.
• Drafting and filing of reply to Examination Report, oppositions and counterstatements before the Trademark and Copyright Registry.
• Drafting and vetting of License, Assignment Agreements and Marketing Agreements.
• Drafted and represented suits seeking injunction and damages for Trade Mark/Copyright/passing off of to the civil and commercial nature before Delhi High Court and District Court of Delhi.
• Supporting IP components in M&A, JV, and commercial transactions and licensing
Corporate Advisory
• Drafted paperwork and reviewed all documentation for legal compliance.
• Reviewed General Data Protection Regulation vis-à-vis its compliance and consent requirements.
• Reviewed Labour law compliances and prepared a checklist
• Drafting and reviewing Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Policy, Privacy Policy and other Company Policies.
• Drafting and vetting of various contracts, including but not limited to, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Service Agreements, Supply Agreement, Lease Deed, Partnership Deed, Master Service Agreement and Distribution Agreements.
• Reviewed ongoing or potential litigation while preparing a due diligence report.
• Drafted and prepared legal opinion regarding potential issues regarding licensing and registration for factories and shops and requirements from a corporate governance perspective.
• Prepared term sheets and definitive agreements for clients who were introducing new investors on their Board.