ANOOP VERMA
Birmingham,United Kingdom
Summary
Senior Associate in Trademarks Department with 7 years of experience in Trademark and Copyright prosecution, Trademark searches, Docketing, initiating/defending Opposition proceeding, providing legal opinion, and advisory to the client.
I also posses accounting background with 6 years of experience in handling day to day accounting, conducting audits, preparing MIS reports, vouching, and providing assistance in internal and tax audits.
Seeking a similar role to apply my extensive knowledge.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificate
Work History
Senior Associate in Trademarks Department
LAKSHMIKUMARAN & SRIDHARAN, ATTORNEYS
NEW DELHI, INDIA
01.2018 - 08.2023
- Conducted several clearance searches on the official database of the Indian Trade Marks Registry and drafted an availability report for the client. Based on said reports the client was able to understand if a trademark is worthy to be applied for registration.
- Identified classes as per Nice Classification for the goods and services to be applied in the application formand drafting of the specification for the identified classes.
- Drafted and filed several National Trademark Application before the Indian Trade Marks Registry and Madrid Application before the WIPO.
- Drafted and submitted responses to the Examination report/Provisional refusal issued by the TMR; drafted Notice of Opposition, Counter-statement, evidence in support of the Opposition/Application, rectification petition, review petitions, appeals, agreements, affidavits, legal notices, cease & desist notices, written submissions, investigation reports, etc.
- Drafted follow-up letters and submitted the same with the Indian Trade Marks Registry and subsequently physically followed-up with the officials at the TMR in order to expedite the pending applications/requests.
- Conducted Due Diligence for the client and prepared a detailed Due Diligence reports that helped the client to take necessary/required actions to initiate a commercial transaction. Further, said reports also helped the client to understand the future course of action to be taken post completion of the transaction and budget associated costs in advance.
- Based on the clients queries, prepared legal opinions as per the provisions of the statute.
- Handled large domestic and international trademark portfolios independently for the client.
- Drafted and filed relevant miscellaneous requests/correspondences before the Trade Marks Registry during the prosecution.
- Appeared before Trade Marks Registry and IPAB and managed to defend the applications for the registration of the trademark. During me tenure, my success rate was more than 95%.
- Conducted face-to-face meeting with the clients and independently handled client coordination on behalf of the firm.
- Expert in conducting legal research.
- Involved in Copyright filing and prosecution, inter-alia, drafting reply to the objections/discrepancy/defects raised by the Copyright Office.
- Maintaining renewal of Trademark and Copyright Registration.
- Increased operational efficiencies by 40%, overseeing numerous projects simultaneously.
- Led and supervised on-site teams of six to achieve client's satisfaction and meet the deadlines.
- Customised letters, contracts and documents to meet client needs.
- Prepared several MIS reports for the senior management.
- Written several legal articles for the firm that have been published on IPR Amicus, Lexology, etc.
- Interviewed and advised clients regarding legal procedures for case.
- Trained and provided guidance to junior solicitors and paralegals.
- Researched and evaluated documents to determine accuracy of procedures.
- Proofread documents to finalise changes before submitting the same with the Quasi-judicial bodies.
Legal Trainee
S.S. RANA & CO
New Delhi, India
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Involved in conducting availability search reports, preparation of search report.
- Drafted and filed Trademark applications before the Indian Trade Marks Registry.
- Drafted legal affidavits, response to examination reports, letters, etc.
- Drafted follow-up letters and submitted the same with the Indian Trade Marks Registry and subsequently physically followed-up with the officials at the TMR in order to expedite the pending applications/requests.
- Appeared before Trade Marks Registry in the show-cause hearings and managed to defend the applications with promising results.
Trademark Trainee
LAKSHMIKUMARAN & SRIDHARAN, ATTORNEYS
New Delhi, India
07.2016 - 08.2017
- Trademark filings (New applications, various requests like amendments, renewal, filing of response, etc); Drafting responses (office action), letters to the registry, affidavits, deeds, etc; Visiting Trade Marks Registry and IPAB for submission of documents and follow-ups; Preparations of various reports (Search report, watch case report, matter status report, etc.); Handling client correspondence; Case law research; Maintaining watch services; Drafting of legal articles; Assisting seniors in prosecution and litigation work; Drafted and responded to over 50 trademark office action requests with 95% accuracy, filed 25 trademark applications and prepared trademark search reports for clients with 97% accuracy, and initiated watch services for over 20 clients resulting in the filing of 10 successful trademark applications.
Senior Accounts Executive
LAKSHMIKUMARAN & SRIDHARAN, ATTORNEYS
New Delhi, India
11.2011 - 07.2016
- Involved in day to day accounting, including, issuing debit/credit notes, preparing and initiating foreign remittances, maintaining Accounts receivables, Accounts payables, etc.
- Team Management - Headed team of 5 members under IPR Accounting department.
- Involved in Client coordination for finance/accounts related issues.
- Responsible for arranging and maintaining tax documents for the audits.
- Assisted seniors in internal and tax audits.
- Prepared several MIS reports for the management.
Cashier and Accountant
Vishwakarma Services
New Delhi, India
07.2011 - 11.2011
- Performed cashier and accounting duties efficiently, including managing accurate invoicing and billing records, entering cash inflow and outflow data into spreadsheets and double-checking for accuracy. Generated detailed financial reports to monitor and track cash movements.
Article Assistant - Chartered Accountant Trainee
SINGHI CHUGH & KUMAR
New Delhi, India
05.2008 - 06.2009
- Involved in vouching, auditing, recording accounting entries in the accounting software.
- Assisted seniors in conducting internal and statutory Audits; Preparing audit reports.
- Prepared Tax computation and filed income tax returns.
Education
LL.B - Law
University of Delhi
India 06/2013 - 07/2016
MBA - Finance
Sikkim Manipal University
India /2011 - /2013
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Delhi
India /2007 - /2011
A-Levels (12th Standard) - Commerce
Hope Hall Foundation School
India /2006 - /2007
O- Levels (10th Standard) -
India, Hope Hall Foundation School
India /2004 - /2005
Skills
- Legal research
- Drafting
- Document filing
- Proficient in MS Office
- Document preparation
- Excel proficiency
- Interpersonal Communication
- Training and Development
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent Communication
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Multitasking Abilities
- Trademark Law
- Copyright Law
- IP Prosecution
- Appearances
- Finance
- Cashier
- Accounting
- Book-keeping
- Accounts Payable and receivable
- Auditing
- Management
- Team Management
- Mentorship
- Client Coordination
- Portfolio Management
- Proof-reading/Vetting
Certification
- Advocate enrolled with the Bar Council of Delhi in 2017
- Recognized as “IP Rising Star 2019” by IP STARS (https://www.ipstars.com)
- Recognized as “Notable Practitioner” in 2020 by IP STARS (https://www.ipstars.com)
Languages
English
Advanced
Hindi
Fluent
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Senior Associate in Trademarks Department
LAKSHMIKUMARAN & SRIDHARAN, ATTORNEYS
01.2018 - 08.2023
Legal Trainee
S.S. RANA & CO
09.2017 - 01.2018
Trademark Trainee
LAKSHMIKUMARAN & SRIDHARAN, ATTORNEYS
07.2016 - 08.2017
Senior Accounts Executive
LAKSHMIKUMARAN & SRIDHARAN, ATTORNEYS
11.2011 - 07.2016
Cashier and Accountant
Vishwakarma Services
07.2011 - 11.2011
Article Assistant - Chartered Accountant Trainee
SINGHI CHUGH & KUMAR
05.2008 - 06.2009
LL.B - Law
University of Delhi
06/2013 - 07/2016
MBA - Finance
Sikkim Manipal University
/2011 - /2013
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Delhi
/2007 - /2011
A-Levels (12th Standard) - Commerce
Hope Hall Foundation School
/2006 - /2007
O- Levels (10th Standard) -
India, Hope Hall Foundation School
/2004 - /2005
Hobbies
- Photography
- Hiking
- Travelling
- Reading
Hobbies
- Photography
- Hiking
- Travelling
- Reading
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