Sample Resume of Chief IP Counsel with Template & Writing Guide

Resume Skills and Keywords for Chief IP Counsel

The Chief Intellectual Property Counsel collaborates closely with the General Counsel, business and scientific leaders, technical employees, and marketing. The successful candidate gains a solid understanding of our technology and business, as well as the ability to analyse and balance both legal and business considerations while providing recommendations. They work on a variety of hands-on intellectual property projects, such as freedom to operate analyses, patent prosecution and strategy, and technology rights acquisition.

Skills required for a Chief IP Counsel's role

Legal Advice
Intellectual Property
Trademark Applications
License Agreements
Non-Disclosure Agreements
Civil Litigation
Settlement Agreements
Patent Infringement
License Agreements
Copyright Applications
Office Action Responses
Copyright Infringement
Client Interviews
Corporate Clients
Legal Documents

What recruiters look for in a Chief IP Counsel's resume:

Expert in overseeing intellectual property law practice group on licensing agreements, research collaboration agreements, and other types of agreements
Prior experience in serving as the key point of contact on IP matters for business teams, including research and development, technology, strategic marketing, sales, finance, procurement, and business
Skilled at providing support for patent litigations and other intellectual property disputes;

What can make your Chief IP Counsel's resume stand out:

A strong summary that demonstrates your skills, experience and background in the Legal sector

Chief IP Counsel, an expert in defending a client's intellectual property and providing intellectual property advice. Experience backed career reviewing crucial documents and completing technical analyses. A strong knack for representing client interests, working carefully to examine case merits, limit risk, and propel good outcomes to difficult legal situations. Proven track record of obtaining lawsuit dismissals, no-fault judgments, favourable settlements, and favourable verdicts. Recognized as a leader with the capacity to work alone as well as part of a diverse legal team.

Targeted job description

Supervise and participate in the performance of intellectual property-related due diligence activities in connection with business transactions
Provide support for patent litigations and other intellectual property disputes
Advise the finance group on financial issues relating to intellectual property law matters, including royalty income and expense, and responding to auditors’ requests for information

Related academic background

LL.M in Intellectual Property | Indian Law Institute (ILI), New Delhi 2005
BA LLB | Army Institute of Law, Punjab 2004

Sample Resume of Chief IP Counsel in Text Format

SHARVARI SINGH

Chief IP Counsel

7899308983 | sharvarisingh@gmail.com

Bangalore, India | https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharvarisingh/

SUMMARY

Chief IP Counsel, an expert in defending a client's intellectual property and providing intellectual property advice. Experience backed career reviewing crucial documents and completing technical analyses. A strong knack for representing client interests, working carefully to examine case merits, limit risk, and propel good outcomes to difficult legal situations. Proven track record of obtaining lawsuit dismissals, no-fault judgments, favourable settlements, and favourable verdicts. Recognized as a leader with the capacity to work alone as well as part of a diverse legal team.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Chief IP Counsel | Innovaccer, Bangalore, India 2016 - Present

Oversee all aspects of intellectual property for programs, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets world-wide
Work closely with research and development to advise and guide intellectual property development and strategy
Provide guidance/leadership to outside counsel and internal IP Team to perform competitive patent intelligence
Support external and in-house litigation counsel asserting and defending against patent infringement and other intellectual property legal claims
Partner with internal corporate counsel on contracts and agreements
Work cross-functionally with other senior legal team members, departments and project teams (securities, commercial, clinical, government engagement, regulatory) to deliver on corporate goals
Partner with business development on in-licensing and out-licensing transactions

VP, IP Counsel | Wadhwa Law Chambers, Bangalore, India 2013 - 2016

Developed and implemented patenting and trademark strategies to support the organization's business strategy
Managed relationships and workflow with outside counsel and partners' IP counsel to ensure timely decision-making and filings
Managed the legal aspects of business development transactions, including IP licensing and collaboration agreements, as well as research and manufacturing-related agreements
Drafted and negotiated simple license agreements, research agreements, development, and supply agreements

Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property | IBM, Bangalore, India 2009 - 2013

Participated in the effective management of external budget, including monthly, quarterly and annual budget reviews, quarterly forecasting, and reviewing outside counsel invoices
Conducted due diligence on potential mergers and acquisitions and freedom-to-operate assessments that drive strategic acquisitions and product development
Conducted in-depth analyses of competitor products and IP portfolios

Sr. IP Counsel | L. S. Davar & Co., Bangalore, India 2005 - 2009

EDUCATION