Intellectual Property Rights - Sr. Manager (Pharmaceutical)

Senior Manager – Legal (Intellectual Property Rights)

Location: Andheri East, Mumbai

Department: Legal – Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

Employment Type: Full-Time (Work from Office)

Industry – Pharmaceutical

Profiles with the experience in Pharmaceutical / FMCG Industry only will be suitable for the role

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About the Ro

leWe are a leading pharmaceutical company seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Manager /AGM– Legal (Intellectual Property Rights) to manage our global intellectual property portfolio. The role will be responsible for entire TM and brand portfolio management in India and overseas, encompassing trademark and brand protection, enforcement, risk mitigation, and implementation of best-in-class IPR practices across domestic and international market

s.The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in trademark law, IP enforcement, litigation, and global brand protection, along with the ability to proactively safeguard the organizations intellectual asset

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Key Responsibilit

iesIntellectual Property Portfolio Managem

• entMonitor and track key developments, legislative changes, judicial precedents, and emerging trends in domestic and global Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) la
• ws.Assess the impact of legal and regulatory developments on the organizations IP portfolio and recommend appropriate actio
• ns.Develop and implement strategies for effective protection, enforcement, and commercialization of intellectual property asse

ts.Global Trademark Managem

• entTake ownership of the organizations global trademark & brands portfolio and ensure timely registration and protection and enforcement and defence strategies across international marke
• ts.Identify, appoint, and manage external IP counsels, trademark agents, and law firms across various territori
• es.Monitor global trademark watch reports and take proactive measures against conflicting marks and potential infringemen

ts.Trademark Protection & Enforcem

• entMaintain vigilant oversight of the companys trademark portfolio and proactively safeguard exclusive righ
• ts.Initiate and manage trademark oppositions, rectification proceedings, cancellation actions, infringement proceedings, and passing-off actions as requir
• ed.Coordinate and oversee legal actions against trademark infringements, counterfeiting activities, and unauthorized use of company bran
• ds.Ensure timely renewal, prosecution, maintenance, and protection of trademarks across all jurisdictio

ns.Brand Protection & Enforcem

• entMonitor trademark watch reports and identify potential conflicts, infringements, counterfeiting, and unauthorized use of company bran
• ds.Lead trademark oppositions, rectifications, cancellations, infringement, passing-off, and other enforcement actions in coordination with internal and external stakeholde
• rs.Recommend and execute appropriate legal strategies to protect and defend the organizations IP rights global

ly.IP Governance & Operational Excelle

• nceEstablish and continuously improve IP management processes, documentation standards, compliance frameworks, and reporting syste
• ms.Develop dashboards and management reports for effective monitoring of the IP portfolio and litigation matte
• rs.Mentor team members on trademark management, IP compliance, and best practic

es.Documentation & Knowledge Managem

• entOversee digitization, secure storage, indexing, archival, and maintenance of all IP, trademark, and litigation records to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and complian

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Desired Candidate Pro

• fileBachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from a recognized univers
• ity.10–15 years of relevant experience in Intellectual Property Rights, Trademark Law, Brand Protection, and IP Enforcem
• ent.Experience in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, FMCG, consumer products, sectors will be prefer
• red.Strong knowledge of Indian and international trademark laws, IP regulations, and enforcement mechani
• sms.Experience in managing global trademark portfolios and coordinating with international couns
• els.Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and legal research ski
• lls.Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilit
• ies.High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional eth

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What We

• OfferStrategic role with global exposure in intellectual property manage
• ment.Exposure to complex domestic and international IP mat
• ters.Collaborative and professional work environ
• ment.Learning and career growth opportuni
• ties.Employee wellness initiat
• ives.Competitive compensation and benefits pac

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Key Compet

• enciesIntellectual Property St
• rategyTrademark Prosecution & Enfor
• cementBrand Prot
• ectionLitigation Mana
• gementGlobal Portfolio Mana
• gementRisk Assessment & Miti
• gationLegal Research & Ad
• visoryStakeholder Mana
• gementDocumentation & Comp
• lianceTeam Development & Lead