If you are willing to join for this duration, then only apply.
Key Responsibilities
The Legal Intern will assist the IP team with:
- Conducting legal and IP-related research on trademarks, copyrights, patents and designs.
- Conducting Trademark searches and preparing preliminary search reports.
- Assisting in Trademark applications, examination reports and replies.
- Assisting in preparation and review of IP-related legal documents and correspondence.
- Researching relevant provisions of the Trade Marks Act, Copyright Act, Patents Act, Designs Act and related rules.
- Assisting Senior IP Attorneys with case preparation and legal documentation.
- Maintaining and updating IP case files, records, deadlines and status trackers.
- Monitoring application status and preparing follow-up reports.
- Assisting with client communication and documentation requirements.
- Supporting the team in preparing legal notices, opinions, applications, responses and other IP-related drafts.
- Conducting case-law research and preparing research notes and summaries.
- Assisting with IP portfolio management and basic IP due-diligence activities.
- Performing any other IP-related tasks assigned by the Senior IP Attorney.
Skills & Competencies
The ideal candidate should have:
- Strong interest in Intellectual Property Law.
- Good legal research and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Solid attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good drafting and documentation skills.
- Basic understanding of Indian Intellectual Property Laws.
- Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
- Good knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Google Workspace.
- Willingness to learn and take responsibility.
Educational Qualification
- LL.B. / B.A. LL.B. / B.B.A. LL.B. / B.L.S. LL.B. students or graduates.
- Students pursuing their 3rd year onwards may apply.
- Recent law graduates interested in building a career in IP Law are also encouraged to apply.
What You Will Learn
During the internship, the candidate will receive practical exposure to:
- Trademark search and registration process
- Trademark prosecution
- Copyright and design-related matters
- IP legal research
- Legal drafting
- Case-law research
- Client documentation
- IP portfolio management
- Professional legal correspondence
- Practical functioning of an IP practice
Preferred Candidate
We are looking for someone who is:
Curious Responsible Detail-Oriented Research-Oriented Professional Eager to Learn
Candidates who demonstrate strong performance and commitment during the internship may be considered for future opportunities within the IP Vertical, subject to business requirements and performance.