Lija Jacob

Dedicated and detail oriented Corporate Lawyer with honours in IPR Laws and Post Graduate Diploma in Media Laws. Adept at providing legal counsel to clients in various industries. Hence, seeking to leverage my expertise in Contract drafting & negotiation, regulating Compliance and measures to safeguard Intellectual property Rights.

MANAGER - LEGAL at HIMATSINGKA SEIDE LIMITED (2024-03 – Present)

Member of POSH Committee since 9th October 2024

• Spearhead the management and protection of the company's Intellectual Property portfolio, driving strategic protection and enforcement to support business growth; lead coordination with internal teams and external IP counsels to ensure timely filings, renewals, and enforcement actions.
• Support business operations, domestic and international by vetting, drafting and negotiating and handling vide range of agreements; advise internal stakeholders on contract terms and legal risks, while aligning agreements with business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Draft and review lease agreements and related documents for company promoters; ensure all lease documents comply with applicable laws and reflect the company's interests effectively; maintain records of lease contracts and facilitate timely renewals and amendment.
• Played a key role in the successful execution of the company's QIP, including legal documentation, compliance processes, due diligence and coordination with legal advisors.
• Manage regulatory compliance across departments, aligning operations with evolving legal standards and best practices along with the Company Secretarial Team of the company; maintaining Compliance Tool; coordinating with the Compliance Controller Management Services for maintenance, update and miscellaneous activities.
• Coordinate with various departments to prepare and disseminate accurate corporate documentation.
• Review and approve artwork submissions from internal teams before final production, ensuring compliance with brand standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with finance and municipal authorities for accurate property tax assessments and record maintenance; maintain property tax records and documentation to support audits and internal reporting.
• Maintain and regularly update the litigation tracker to ensure accurate and timely tracking of all ongoing legal cases; liaise and execute tasks as required by external counsels, including preparing documents, follow-ups, and case management support; ensure all litigation-related information is properly documented and accessible for internal stakeholders.
• Manage and process invoices raised for legal services, ensuring timely verification and clearance in accordance with company policies; coordinate with the finance department to resolve discrepancies and facilitate accurate payments; maintain categorical records of legal expenses & list of invoices, and support budget creation & tracking for expenses falling under legal team.

SENIOR EXECUTIVE - IPR at BIOCON BIOLOGICS LIMITED (2020-03 – 2024-07)

• Independently handle and maintain Global Trademark and Copyright Portfolio of Biocon & group companies.
• Reviewing draft replies of Examination Reports issued, Notice of Opposition, Counter-Statement, Evidence in Support of Opposition, Evidence in Support of Application, Evidence in Reply, Rectification/Cancellation Petition, Cease & Desist Notices, Assignment Deed, Affidavits and Agreements- Trade Marks & Copyrights.
• Independently handle Trade Marks & Copyright prosecution, opposition and litigation matters

IP ASSOCIATE at BIZRIGHTS IP PARTNERS LLP (2019-01 – 2020-02)

• Conducting Trade Mark Search
• Filing of Trade Mark applications
• Drafting and filing of reply to examination reports, notice of oppositions, counter-statements, evidences in support of opposition, evidence in support of application and evidence in reply.
• Drafting and filing Trade Mark rectification/cancellation petition.
• Filing Copyright applications & Design applications
• Monitoring Trade Mark Watch Service
• Drafting Trade Mark/ Design/ Copyright Cease & Desist Notice
• Drafting Assignment Deed, Affidavits and Agreements.
• Drafting Terms & Conditions of Use and other Policies for Social Networking websites/applications.
• Following up with the Senior Attorneys for show-cause hearings at the respective Trade Marks Registry.
• Monitoring tasks given to the team.
• Business Development with International Attorneys for Brand Strategizing, Trade Mark and Copyright filings.

JUNIOR LEGAL ASSOCIATE at L.S. DAVAR & CO. (2018-04 – 2018-12)

• Conducting Trade Mark Search
• Filing of Trade Mark applications
• Drafting and filing of reply to examination reports, notice of oppositions, counter-statements, evidences in support of opposition, evidence in support of application and evidence in reply.
• Drafting and filing Trade Mark rectification/cancellation petition.
• Filing Copyright applications & Design applications

BBA.LLB (HONS.) in Intellectual Property Rights – THE ICFAI UNIVERSITY (2012 – 2017)

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA in Media Laws – NALSAR PRO- DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION (2019 – 2020)

HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION in Humanities – LORETO DAY SCHOOL (2011 – 2012)

PRIMARY EDUCATION in Humanities – LORETO DAY SCHOOL (2009 – 2010)