Junior Associate / Associate – IP

Department: CAG
Location: Bengaluru
Experience: 1+ years
Type: Full-time

About Aarna Law

Aarna Law is a counsel-led dispute resolution and litigation boutique with offices in Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai. The firm advises Indian and international clients across arbitration, commercial litigation, corporate advisory, and private client practice, and has had the privilege of representing the Republic of India.

The practice draws on a legacy of over a century of legal service, having advised more than 1,500 clients and resolved disputes exceeding six billion dollars in value. It is built around a simple idea: understand the client deeply, and bring rigour, integrity, and positive judgment to every matter. We take our work seriously, and each other less so.

Key Responsibilities

- Trademarks: Conduct trademark searches and prepare clearance reports; prepare and file applications, responses to examination reports, and oppositions, rectifications and renewals; maintain and monitor client portfolios.
- Copyright and Designs: Advise on and handle registration of copyright and designs, including assignments, licences and related filings.
- Enforcement and Disputes: Draft cease-and-desist notices, replies, pleadings, applications and written submissions in infringement, passing off and related IP matters; assist in preparing briefs and case-law research for hearings before the Trade Marks Registry, Copyright Office, commercial courts and High Courts.
- Transactional Work: Draft and review IP-related agreements, including assignment, licence, franchise, confidentiality, content and technology-related agreements, and support IP due diligence.
- Advisory and Research: Research statutes,



case law and regulatory developments, and prepare concise legal notes and client advisories on IP issues, including emerging areas such as digital content, brand protection online and AI.
- Client and Matter Management: Coordinate with clients, foreign associates and agents; track deadlines and maintain accurate records of filings and correspondence.

Qualifications and Experience

- LL.B. (3-year or 5-year integrated) from a recognised university; LL.M. in IP or a related field is an advantage.
- 1 to 1.5 years of relevant experience in a law firm, IP boutique or in-house legal team.
- Working knowledge of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, the Copyright Act, 1957, the Designs Act, 2000, and the Commercial Courts Act, 2015.
- Enrolled with the Bar Council and eligible to appear before courts and IP offices.

Skills and Attributes

- Strong drafting skills with precision and clarity in legal writing.
- Sound legal research abilities and familiarity with online legal databases and the IP Office e-filing portals.
- Ability to manage multiple matters and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Good communication skills, written and spoken, for dealing with clients and the Registry.
- Proficiency in MS Office; comfort with docketing and IP management tools.
- A collaborative, proactive approach and willingness to learn.

What We Offer

- Direct exposure to a varied IP portfolio spanning prosecution, contentious work and transactions.
- Close mentorship from senior lawyers and early responsibility on client matters.
- A collegial, growth-oriented work culture with clear learning and progression opportunities.
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Junior Associate - IP (Bengaluru)
🏢 Aarna Law
📍 Bengaluru