Vidhi Desai
Birmingham,UK
Summary
Detail-oriented Intellectual Property professional with an LLB and LLM in Intellectual Property Rights, experienced in trade mark, design, and copyright administration. Skilled in documentation, record management, and coordinating with clients, internal teams, and foreign trade mark attorneys. Experienced in Madrid applications and multi-jurisdictional filings within deadline-driven, high-volume environments. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach, seeking to build a career in IP administration and portfolio management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Immigration Paralegal
Buckingham Legal Associates
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Managed high-volume case documentation and deadline tracking, ensuring procedural compliance and accuracy.
- Drafted detailed legal correspondence and representations, demonstrating precision in legal writing and client communication.
- Managed high-volume correspondence inbox, ensuring timely responses and redirection of inquiries to appropriate departments.
IP Consultant
Vakilsearch (Zolvit)
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Advised clients on legal rights and entitlements, supporting the development of strategies for trade mark protection and enforcement.
- Conducted legal research and evidence gathering to support trade mark proceedings and strengthen client positions.
- Drafted a wide range of legal documents, including trade mark applications, oppositions, rectifications, review petitions, and cease and desist notices for trade mark and copyright infringement.
- Prepared and filed Madrid Protocol applications for international trade mark protection.
- Attended virtual hearings before the Indian Trade Marks Registry, including show cause, opposition, and review proceedings.
- Maintained and managed trade mark and patent portfolio records, ensuring accurate data entry, tracking deadlines, and updating case information using internal IP management systems.
- Monitored key deadlines and ensured timely action on filings and procedural requirements.
- Supported overall case management by organising documentation and ensuring compliance with procedural requirements.
Legal Executive
Umang PharmaTech Pvt Ltd
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Maintaining IPR portfolio, drafting trademarks and patent applications.
- Drafting legal notices, employment agreements, and related agreements.
- Reviewed legal documents for accuracy and compliance.
- Handled case documentation safely and securely for optimized client confidentiality.
IPR Executive
Excelon IP
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Maintaining IPR portfolio, drafting trademark, and copyright design applications.
- Attending hearings for trademarks and design matters.
- Drafting trademark assignment agreements, employment agreements, coexistence agreements, and legal notices.
- Participated in MSME (Govt. of India) webinar for the topic "Basic understanding of Trademark, Copyright and Patents".
IP Associate
Agnihotri & Jha Associates
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Drafting of trademark and copyright national and international applications.
- Drafting of replies to examination reports issued by the trademark registry.
- Drafting of counter statement and evidence under notice of opposition.
- Drafting of design applications and replying to objections to the patent office.
Education
LLB -
University of Mumbai - KES Law College
Mumbai, India 01.2013 - 01.2018
LLM - Intellectual Property Rights
University of Turin - ITC-ILO (WIPO)
Turin, Italy 01.2019 - 01.2020
Skills
- Client Communication & Coordination
- Case management
- Document preparation
- Document filing
- Deadline Tracking
- Diary Management
- Eye for Detail
- Trade Mark & IP Documentation
- Legal compliance
Certification
- CITMA - Introduction to Trade Marks Administration & Formalities, 2025
- WIPO - DL303 - Specialised course on the Madrid System for the international registration of marks, 2021
- WIPO - DL101 - General Course on Intellectual Property Rights, 2018
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Accomplishments
Won the title of ‘versatile lawyer' in the National Moot Court Competition, Keer
Law, Mumbai, 2016
Timeline
Immigration Paralegal
Buckingham Legal Associates
01.2023 - 01.2025
IP Consultant
Vakilsearch (Zolvit)
11.2022 - 12.2023
Legal Executive
Umang PharmaTech Pvt Ltd
02.2021 - 11.2022
IPR Executive
Excelon IP
06.2020 - 02.2021
LLM - Intellectual Property Rights
University of Turin - ITC-ILO (WIPO)
01.2019 - 01.2020
IP Associate
Agnihotri & Jha Associates
06.2018 - 07.2019
LLB -
University of Mumbai - KES Law College
01.2013 - 01.2018