Senior Manager – Legal (Intellectual Property Rights)

Location: Andheri East, Mumbai

Department: Legal – Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

Employment Type: Full-Time (Work from Office)

Industry – Pharmaceutical Profiles with the experience in Pharmaceutical / FMCG Industry only will be suitable for the role .

About the Ro leWe are a leading pharmaceutical company seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Manager /AGM– Legal (Intellectual Property Rights) to manage our global intellectual property portfolio. The role will be responsible for entire TM and brand portfolio management in India and overseas, encompassing trademark and brand protection, enforcement, risk mitigation, and implementation of best-in-class IPR practices across domestic and international market s.The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in trademark law, IP enforcement, litigation, and global brand protection, along with the ability to proactively safeguard the organization's intellectual asset s.

Key Responsibilit iesIntellectual Property Portfolio Managem entMonitor and track key developments, legislative changes, judicial precedents, and emerging trends in domestic and global Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) la ws.Assess the impact of legal and regulatory developments on the organization's IP portfolio and recommend appropriate actio ns.Develop and implement strategies for effective protection, enforcement, and commercialization of intellectual property asse ts.Global Trademark Managem entTake ownership of the organization's global trademark & brands portfolio and ensure timely registration and protection and enforcement and defence strategies across international marke ts.Identify, appoint, and manage external IP counsels, trademark agents,



and law firms across various territori es.Monitor global trademark watch reports and take proactive measures against conflicting marks and potential infringemen ts.Trademark Protection &

• Enforcem entMaintain vigilant oversight of the company's trademark portfolio and proactively safeguard exclusive righ ts.Initiate and manage trademark oppositions, rectification proceedings, cancellation actions, infringement proceedings, and passing-off actions as requir ed.Coordinate and oversee legal actions against trademark infringements, counterfeiting activities, and unauthorized use of company bran ds.Ensure timely renewal, prosecution, maintenance, and protection of trademarks across all jurisdictio ns.Brand Protection &

• Enforcem entMonitor trademark watch reports and identify potential conflicts, infringements, counterfeiting, and unauthorized use of company bran ds.Lead trademark oppositions, rectifications, cancellations, infringement, passing-off, and other enforcement actions in coordination with internal and external stakeholde rs.Recommend and execute appropriate legal strategies to protect and defend the organization's IP rights global ly.IP Governance &

• Operational Excelle nceEstablish and continuously improve IP management processes, documentation standards, compliance frameworks,



and reporting syste ms.Develop dashboards and management reports for effective monitoring of the IP portfolio and litigation matte rs.Mentor team members on trademark management, IP compliance, and best practic es.Documentation &

• Knowledge Managem entOversee digitization, secure storage, indexing, archival, and maintenance of all IP, trademark, and litigation records to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and complian ce.

Desired Candidate Pro fileBachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from a recognized univers ity.10–15 years of relevant experience in Intellectual Property Rights, Trademark Law, Brand Protection, and IP Enforcem ent.Experience in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, FMCG, consumer products, sectors will be prefer red.Strong knowledge of Indian and international trademark laws, IP regulations, and enforcement mechani sms.Experience in managing global trademark portfolios and coordinating with international couns els.Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and legal research ski lls.Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilit ies.High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional eth ics.

What We OfferStrategic role with global exposure in intellectual property manage ment.Exposure to complex domestic and international IP mat ters.Collaborative and professional work environ ment.Learning and career growth opportuni ties.Employee wellness initiat ives.Competitive compensation and advantages pac kage.

Key Compet enciesIntellectual Property St rategyTrademark Prosecution & Enfor cementBrand Prot ectionLitigation Mana gementGlobal Portfolio Mana gementRisk Assessment & Miti gationLegal Research & Ad visoryStakeholder Mana gementDocumentation & Comp lianceTeam Development & Lead ership

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