Manshi Negi

Experienced Trademark Associate with more than 4 year of experience in managing and handling end-to-end trademark processes. Proficient in managing all aspects of the trademark lifecycle, from initial filings to examination and registration. Skilled in conducting comprehensive trademark searches, analyzing search results, and providing strategic advice to clients.

Ability to efficiently draft various related documents and manage trademark portfolios, while also successfully handling trademark objection, oppositions, cancellations, and infringement disputes. This experience has allowed me to demonstrate strong advocacy skills and a deep, comprehensive understanding of Trade Marks Act & Rules, registry procedures, documentation management, and coordination with officers & clients.

Senior Manager– Legal & IP - Sustainable Development Resources Consortium (SDRC) Sister Company of India SME Forum

(2024-05)

• Managed trademark portfolios for more than 80 clients, and provided end-to-end IP support.
• Hands-on experience in trademark filings, including TM-A, TM-M, TM-P, and TM-R applications on the IP India e-filing portal, including post-filing follow-ups and compliance updates.
• Managed diverse trademark cases, from conducting searches to registering and maintaining trademarks.
• Drafted various legal documents, including examination replies, oppositions, counterstatements, rectifications, rectification responses, evidence submissions (under Rules 45, 46, and 47), as well as miscellaneous replies to the registry.
• Handled trademark hearings before the Trade Marks Registry, including case preparation, representation support, and follow-up filings.
• Managed and monitored Trademark Journal publications and filed oppositions within statutory timelines.
• Maintained and monitored clients' trademark portfolios, ensuring timely filings, renewals, and compliance with registry procedures.
• Handled clients and filed IP reimbursements under the scheme of MSME innovative.
• Conduct Research on various articles regarding MSMEs and IP.
• Provided trademark advisory services and client support, contributing to a revenue addition of over ₹2.5 lakh to the organization.
• Attended IP events, set up an IP desk, and provided mentoring to clients regarding intellectual property matters.
• Successfully managed end-to-end trademark prosecution, documentation, and client support with a focus on accuracy and timely execution.

Associate- Trademark - 4A IP SOLUTION ADVOCATES AND IP ATTORNEYS

(2021-07 - 2024-04)

• Manage trademark portfolios for more than 30 clients, including renewals and maintenance filings.
• Conduct trademark searches & clearance reviews and provide opinions on trademark registrability.
• Drafted notice of oppositions, counter statements, evidence in support of opposition and application, Rectification, Rectification response and Reply to Examination response.
• Drafted Cease and Desist notice, Recovery notice, N.I. 138 notice etc.
• Trademark filing and Copyright Filing, and drafted copyright documents.
• Appeared in TLA Hearing.

Legal Intern - PRIME JURIS, ADVOVATES & SOLICITORS

(2021-04 - 2021-05)

• Conducted research on legal issues
• Assisting associates and partners in various multifarious litigation
• Read case files on various matters of law.

Intern - SAKET DISTRICT COURT - New Delhi

(2019-07 - 2019-08)

• Assisted in all legal proceedings and family court proceedings.
• Attended court proceedings.

B.A LL.B - Law - IIMT College of Law- Greater Noida, CCS University (2016 - 2021)

12th Class - Science Stream - G.L.T. Saraswati Bal Mandir Sr. Sec. School Nehru Nagar New Delhi (2016 - 2016)

10th Class - G.L.T. Saraswati Bal Mandir Sr. Sec. School Nehru Nagar New Delhi (2014 - 2014)