Senior Associate – Trademarks at K&S Partners (Gurugram)
K&S Partners is inviting applications for the position of Senior Associate – Trademarks at its Gurugram office, requiring 6–7 years of experience.
About K&S Partners
K&S Partners is a leading intellectual property law firm in India, providing a full range of IP management services to clients worldwide, including Fortune 500 companies. The firm is recognised nationally and internationally for its domain expertise.
K&S Partners has pioneered a patent practice focused on specific technology and science disciplines in India. It is the largest filer of Patent Co-operation Treaty (PCT) applications originating from India and has one of the largest portfolios of foreign patent filings for Indian clients with the USPTO, EPO and JPO.
About the Job
K&S Partners is looking to hire a Senior Associate for its Trademarks Team at its Gurugram office.
Experience Required: 6–7 years
Responsibilities
The selected candidate will be expected to independently handle the following responsibilities or work under minimal supervision:
Advising on trademark filing strategies, clearance searches, registrability and risk assessments.
Preparing and reviewing trademark availability opinions and legal advisories.
Prosecuting trademark applications before the Indian Trade Marks Registry.
Handling examination reports, hearings and post-registration matters.
Managing Madrid Protocol filings and international portfolio coordination.
Advising on assignments, licences, coexistence agreements and recordals.
Handling trademark oppositions, rectifications, cancellations and related proceedings.
Drafting notices of opposition, counter-statements, evidence affidavits and written submissions.
Coordinating investigations, takedowns, cease-and-desist actions and settlement negotiations.
Liaising with Registry officials for procedural follow-ups.
Managing client trademark portfolios and coordinating with clients on their matters.
Handling transactional work and drafting IP agreements.
Mentoring junior associates and paralegals.
Location
Gurugram, Haryana.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates can apply by sending their applications to: careers@knspartners.com