In-House IP Counsel Job Description
Company:
Mphasis Limited

Location:
Remote/ Mumbai/ Bangalore

Job Type:
Full-Time

Experience Level:
6-8 years PQE working as IP counsel for IT/ITES company

Reports To:
AVP

Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced, business-minded Intellectual Property (IP) Counsel to manage and safeguard the company's IP portfolio across multiple jurisdictions. This role involves strategic oversight of IP assets, handling complex IP transactions, and ensuring compliance with global IP laws. The ideal candidate will partner closely with product engineering, R&D;, and business and marketing teams to protect innovations and service offerings to mitigate risks in a rapid-paced, technology-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities
- IP Portfolio Management: Develop and execute comprehensive global IP strategies aligned with business objectives. Manage the identification, assessment, and maintenance of IP assets, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.



Mange and protect company’s IP rights in TMs/ Domain names and Patents by taking necessary legal actions.
- Patent & Trademark Prosecution: Coordinate with internal technical experts and external legal counsel to draft, file, and prosecute patent and trademark applications with relevant offices (e.g., , international filings via PCT or Madrid Protocol).
- Agreements & Licensing: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of IP-related agreements, including software licensing, technology transfer, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and joint development contracts.
- Risk Management & Due Diligence: Conduct IP clearance searches, freedom-to-operate (FTO) analyses, and risk assessments for new products, features, and technologies. Oversee IP due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.
- Enforcement & Litigation Support: Monitor competitive IP activity and manage enforcement actions against infringement, including drafting ceas

📌 Manager (Bengaluru)
🏢 Mphasis
📍 Bengaluru