About Sagar Chandra & Associates

Sagar Chandra & Associates is a boutique Intellectual Property Law firm with the ability to address issues across India and Internationally. Founded in 2009, the Partners in the Firm have an experience of over 15 years each in the field of Intellectual Property Rights.

About Legal Job Opportunity at Sagar Chandra & Associates

Sagar Chandra & Associates is inviting individuals to apply for the following position:

Associate – Intellectual Property & Data Protection | PQE: 1–3 years

Key Responsibilities

1. Handling end-to-end domestic and international trademark prosecution, including searches, applications, examination reports, hearings, oppositions, renewals, assignments and other prosecution matters.
2. Conducting trademark searches and advising on trademark availability, conflicts and prosecution strategy across Indian and international jurisdictions.
3. ⁠Assisting with international trademark filings and prosecution, including coordination with foreign associates and handling Madrid Protocol matters.
4. Drafting and reviewing trademark-related documents, responses, notices, affidavits and client correspondence.
5. Assisting with IP portfolio management, including monitoring applications, deadlines and prosecution matters across jurisdictions.
6. Advising on and assisting with data protection and privacy matters, including compliance with applicable data protection laws and regulations.
7. Reviewing and drafting privacy policies, data processing agreements, consent notices and other data protection documentation.
8. Assisting clients with data protection compliance assessments, contractual requirements and implementation of privacy frameworks.
9. Conducting legal research and preparing practical, business-oriented advice on IP and data protection matters.
10. Coordinating with clients and internal/external stakeholders on ongoing matters.

Preferred Skills

1. 1–3 years of relevant experience in trademark prosecution and data protection/privacy.
2. Exposure to international trademark prosecution and coordination with foreign associates would be preferred.
3. Strong drafting, research and analytical skills.
4. ⁠Ability to independently manage assigned matters and timelines.
5. ⁠Good understanding of Indian trademark practice and applicable data protection laws.
6. ⁠Prior experience in a law firm/IP practice would be preferred.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates may email their CV to career@scalegal.in with the subject line ‘Associate – IP & Data Protection’ | Your PQE.