ABOUT THE FIRM
Vohra & Vohra is inviting applications for the position of IP Paralegal to join its Intellectual Property team. The firm is looking for a detail-oriented professional who can manage and maintain intellectual property portfolios, including trademark, copyright, and design matters.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
This is a full-time, in-office opportunity for candidates with prior experience as a paralegal in an Intellectual Property law firm.
The selected candidate will be responsible for managing statutory deadlines, online filings, docketing, portfolio administration, and client coordination from the filing stage through registration and renewal.
POSITION DETAILS
Organisation: Vohra & Vohra
Position: IP Paralegal
Practice Areas: Trademarks, Copyright and Designs
Employment Type: Full-Time
Mode: In-Office
Experience: 1–3 Years as a Paralegal in an IP Firm
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
1–3 years of work experience as a paralegal in an Intellectual Property law firm is mandatory.
Hands-on experience in deadline management, email docketing, and online filing of trademarks, copyrights, and designs is mandatory.
Working knowledge of filing procedures under the Trade Marks Act, Copyright Act, and Designs Act.
Proficiency in IP docketing software and MS Excel.
Excellent organisational skills, accuracy, and follow-through.
Good written and spoken English for client communication.
Ability to manage a high volume of matters within strict timelines.
Important: Law graduates need not apply.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. DEADLINE MANAGEMENT AND DOCKETING
Track and manage all statutory and internal deadlines relating to trademarks, copyrights, and designs.
Docket incoming emails, office actions, examination reports, and client instructions accurately on the same day.
Maintain updated docketing software and trackers.
Send timely deadline reminders to attorneys and clients.
Conduct regular checks of the docket and portfolio to ensure that no deadline is missed.
2. ONLINE FILING ON THE IP INDIA PORTAL
The selected candidate will be responsible for handling online filings and related documentation in the following areas:
A. TRADEMARKS
Filing new trademark applications, including word marks, device marks, and series marks.
Filing replies to examination reports and FCF replies.
Filing oppositions and counter-statements.
Filing evidence under Rules 45, 46, and 47.
Handling trademark renewals and post-registration requests.
B. COPYRIGHT
Filing applications in Form XIV along with the Statement of Particulars.
Preparing and filing replies to discrepancy reports.
C. DESIGNS
Filing new design applications.
Preparing and filing replies to First Examination Reports (FERs).
Handling renewal and post-registration forms.
D. FILING RECORDS AND UPDATES
Downloading, saving, and reporting filing receipts.
Monitoring and reporting status updates.
Maintaining records of official communications.
3. PORTFOLIO AND CLIENT SUPPORT
Maintaining accurate and updated records of client portfolios.
Preparing authorisation letters, NOCs, assignment deeds, affidavits, and other filing documents.
Corresponding with Indian and foreign clients and associates regarding application status and document requirements.
Assisting with trademark searches and journal monitoring.
Supporting invoicing and related administrative requirements.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested candidates may send their updated CV to both of the following email addresses:
Email: sheetal@vohraandvohra.com
Email: rksridharan100@gmail.com