Worked as Paralegal with K & S Partners, a leading IPR (Intellectual Property Rights) Attorney Firm in their Patent Department since November 2005.Overview of the present job profile
Filing Patent applications at the Indian Patent Office Patent Prosecution (Indian, Convention and PCT National Phase Applications) Clarifications and Reminders to the Indian Patent Office Filing Divisional Applications Replying to Client queries Voluntary amendments (Pre & Post grant) Recordal of Assignments & Mergers (Pre & Post grant) Recordal of Change of Name & Address of the applicant / inventors (Pre & Post grant) Foreign Filing License Inventorship Issues (Addition / Deletion of Inventors / Applicants) Still active member of cricket team of the company
As a paralegal in my present job, besides routine patent related works like filing patent application and other filing formalities. also independently respond to various of queries raised by overseas clients/Attorneys, maintain records of due dates for execution of formalities timely to save cost to the company and overseas clients, visit Patent Office to sort out pending issues, especially with regard to remove/explain matters relating to Assignment for change of ownership of rights of patents, name change of applicant(s) etc.Recordation of name change of applicant/transfer of ownership
Only person in the company handling name change of applicant and procedure relating to recordation of Assignment for transfer of Patent Rights. Interact with client and advise them to provide the correct set of document as per Indian Patent Office practice. Also provide to client Draft Deed of Assignment.
Joined as Stenographer and moved to Corporate Finance Department under Director (Finance) in 1987 and promoted to supervisory level in the area of Trade Finance activities. Opted VRS in 2003
BACK OFFICE OPERATIONS • Take shorthand dictations and transcription including typing work. • Ensure smooth coordination and execution of activities within the department. • Prepare documents and papers as required by the management.
LIAISON OPERATIONS • Interface with banks for smooth coordination and operations. • Participate in quality circle meetings for reduction of bank charges
Worked as P.A. to General Manager, also handled Export Department activities,
Use to slog for 12 hours a day
Qualifications
Dhanraj Baid Jain College
Bachelor of Arts Economics
1976-1979
48%
Though was a average student was able to make inroads in personal and professional career with determination, adventurous moves coupled with tons of luck
Extra-Curricular Interests
Right from childhood was interested in Cricketplayed representative cricket (club level) in Chennai. Because of my sound physiquei am still playing cricket at local levels on weekends. Besides cricketinterest in watching major Slam/ATP Tennis tournaments and English Premier Football