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Nithilesh Fowdur

Summary

Driven legal professional with 3 years of experience in Trademark law. Highly skilled at multitasking and prioritizing tasks to complete projects on time and determine appropriate courses of action. Committed to streamlining processes and take om added responsibilities to meet team goals. Fast-learner with minimum training needed.


With a passion for law, I graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from the University of East Anglia in 2020. I aspire to be a lawyer and use my skills and knowledge to make a positive impact in the world.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mathematics Tutor

Self-employed
12.2018 - Current
  • Online tutoring for students up to A-Levels (Grade 12)
  • I have always had a passion for Maths and it gives me immense pleasure to share my knowledge with my students.

Trademark Paralegal

IPvocate Africa
02.2021 - 09.2023


  • Managed and enforced over 1000 trademarks throughout the world.
  • Assisted Lawyer for in the following legal actions: Oppositions, Trademark infringement, Online copyright infringement.
  • Assisted clients to file border protections applications in Mauritius and the EU including handling customs seizures and legal proceedings.
  • Managing the licensing of the trade marks of an African unicorn all across Africa (500+ licenses).
  • Drafting successful arguments in oppositions and appeals at the EUIPO.
  • Assisted in the filing of the first international trade mark application based on a Mauritian trade mark.
  • Assisted Lawyers to successfully take down dozens of websites infringing on trademarks.

Co-Founder of The Legal Mauritian

Self-employed
06.2020 - 02.2021
  • Co-founded The Legal Mauritian
  • Made videos on Mauritian law to raise awareness and educate the general public

Legal Assistant

Geroudis
11.2020 - 01.2021
  • Assisted Lawyers to file and manage trademarks in Mauritius.
  • Assisted Lawyers to file border protection ap[applications.
  • Drafted legal documents (Demand of Particulars, Answer to Particulars, Settlement Agreement, Plaint with Summons).
  • Conducted legal research for Lawyers

Legal Intern

NORFOLK COMMUNITY LAW SERVICE LTD
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • As part of the Migrant Workers team, I provided assistance for immigration applications to the UK mostly involving applications for the EU Settlement Scheme.

Mini-pupil

Dentons
08.2019 - 09.2019
  • A very enriching work experience which gave me exposure to the Mauritian Legal System and where I was fortunate to meet and work with experienced Lawyers.
  • I assisted in preparing a detailed legal opinion on Mauritian Company and Business laws (among others) for a major international client and who has since set up a thriving franchise in Mauritius
  • I also learned how to draft several legal documents such as claim letters, Demand of Particulars, Answer to Particulars, and Cease and Desist Letters.

Education

Bachelor of Laws - LLB -

University of East Anglia
07.2020

High School Certificate - Cambridge International Examinations (A-Levels) -

Royal College of Curepipe
11.2016

School Certificate - Cambridge International Examinations (IGCSE) -

Royal College of Curepipe
Mauritius
11.2014

Skills

  • Trademark Law
  • Critical Thinking
  • Teamwork
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • File Management
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Document Drafting
  • Communication
  • Litigation Support
  • Proofreading
  • Organizational Efficiency

Websites

Certification

Verified International Academic Qualifications - World Education Services

Honors Awards

Scholarship - University of East-Anglia

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Limited Working

Timeline

Trademark Paralegal

IPvocate Africa
02.2021 - 09.2023

Legal Assistant

Geroudis
11.2020 - 01.2021

Co-Founder of The Legal Mauritian

Self-employed
06.2020 - 02.2021

Legal Intern

NORFOLK COMMUNITY LAW SERVICE LTD
09.2019 - 03.2020

Mini-pupil

Dentons
08.2019 - 09.2019

Mathematics Tutor

Self-employed
12.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Laws - LLB -

University of East Anglia

High School Certificate - Cambridge International Examinations (A-Levels) -

Royal College of Curepipe

School Certificate - Cambridge International Examinations (IGCSE) -

Royal College of Curepipe

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