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Gurugram, Haryana, India

Gurugram, Haryana, India

• Engaged in full range of trade mark related services, including filing and obtaining registrations across the world; ensured post registration maintenance including renewal and restoration of trademarks.• Knowledge of full spectrum of prosecution of trademarks bearing in mind Indian law and regulations, and the requirements of our clients; filed and prosecuted applications (including Madrid applications) before the Trademark Office.• Initiating and defending opposition proceedings for client; drafting notice of opposition, counter-statement, and evidence in support of opposition / application.• Registration formalities for trademarks in India and around the world; assisted clients with protection and registration of trademarks in several countries through Firm’s wide network of associates. • Search and watch services, expertise in conducting due diligence exercises, market investigations and surveys, followed with (if necessary) negotiations with third parties on co-existence agreements and buy-outs;• Worked on assignment and licensing of trademark rights to leverage maximum value from IP assets and assistance on procedures and formalities to effect seamless recordal of such instruments.

Gurugram, Haryana, India

• Proficient in Spend Management and compliance; reviewing legal invoices of Global law firms for compliance with Organizational Billing Guidelines, as well as reasonableness of fees and expenses.• Training fellow Associates with the knowledge of subject matter expert • Notifying and discussing irregular billing patterns; identifying billing discrepancies as part of review process that may require adjustments. • Adjusting when appropriate, via manual tracking system and electronic databases.• Collaborating with onshore team and management to ensure appropriate level of understanding. Notifying and discussing any irregular billing patterns. Reviewing and responding to law firm appeals.

Gurugram, Haryana, India

• Seconded to Clifford Chance head office (London) for 3 months; working as a key enabler, helping the firm deliver enhanced value to its clients.• Proficient in legal research, due diligence, and compliance searches; part of the Legal Support Centre carrying out low- to medium-complexity work for the firm's fee earners on a cost-effective basis, achieving significant savings. • Proficient in several robust processes, which has enabled the Firm to deliver excellent service and innovative solutions to our stakeholders; reviewing documents, building capable teams; awarded for attention to detail on due diligence projects and case support.• Member of Firm’s continuous improvement team to streamline legal and business service process and firm’s internal and external customer experience.

Master Of Laws - Llm, International Law And Legal Studies, Merit

Law, Law, Completed

Master Of Laws - Llm, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Distinction

Ba. Llb. (5 Years Certified Law Degree), Merit

Senior Secondary School, Business/Commerce, General, Distinction

Diploma In Advanced Contract Drafting And Negotiation, Law

Drafting Commercial Contracts and Agreements, Legal Documents, Corporate Documents