Job Title: Associate - Intellectual Property & Data Protection

Organization: Sagar Chandra & Associates
Location: New Delhi
Experience: 1-3 years of relevant experience

About the Firm

Sagar Chandra & Associates is a boutique Intellectual Property Law firm founded in 2009, providing creative, practical, and business-oriented solutions across contentious and non-contentious IP matters in India and internationally. Its practice covers trademarks, copyrights, patents, designs, geographical indications, domain names, trade secrets, unfair competition, and media & entertainment laws.

Practice Area

• Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
• Trademark Prosecution
• Data Protection & Privacy
• International Trademark Practice

Eligibility

• 1-3 years of experience in trademark prosecution and data protection/privacy
• Good understanding of Indian trademark practice and applicable data protection laws
• Prior experience in a law firm or IP practice preferred
• Exposure to international trademark prosecution and coordination with foreign associates preferred
• Strong drafting, research, and analytical skills
• Ability to independently manage matters and timelines

Key Responsibilities

• Handle domestic and international trademark prosecution, including searches, applications, examination reports, hearings, oppositions, renewals, and assignments
• Conduct trademark searches and advise on availability, conflicts, and prosecution strategy
• Assist with international trademark filings, foreign associate coordination, and Madrid Protocol matters
• Draft and review trademark-related documents, responses, notices, affidavits, and client correspondence
• Assist with IP portfolio management and monitoring of deadlines across jurisdictions
• Advise on data protection and privacy matters and applicable legal requirements
• Draft and review privacy policies, data processing agreements, consent notices, and other privacy documentation
• Assist clients with data protection compliance assessments and implementation of privacy frameworks
• Conduct legal research and provide practical, business-oriented advice
• Coordinate with clients and internal/external stakeholders