Sadaf Chowdhary (she/her)

• Drafting and filing trademark applications, copyright applications, replies to examination reports and office actions, notice(s) of opposition, counterstatements, affidavits, evidences, cease and desist notices, replies to cease and desist notices, license agreements, trademark assignment and name change agreements;
• Drafting well-researched legal opinions addressing complex questions surrounding trademark infringement allegations raised by opposing parties in disputes;
• Assisting with litigations involving passing off and / or infringement of trademarks, briefing senior advocates in high-stake matters, preparing, drafting and filing case briefs, exhibits, evidence and pleadings;
• Participating in settlement negotiations involving trademark disputes, crafting creative solutions to resolve conflicts;
• Facilitating training sessions for employees at client organizations on topics such as benefits of trademark filings, adopting a strong distinctive trademark for brand, action against infringement, dilution-prevention and utilizing trans-border reputation and goodwill
• Maintaining up to date billing logs, ensuring smooth financial operations for the administrative team.

• Headed a team of six professionals to manage the consumer disputes' redressal portfolio of a leading Indian airline, with over 550 active cases nationwide;
• Drafting - Reply to consumer complaints, affidavits, settlement letters, notices, reply to notices, counterstatement, evidence;
• Cross-examination of opposite party witness in court proceedings, preparing client's witness for cross examination by opposite party counsel;
• Representing client in court hearings, consumer courts, tribunals and assisting in mediations;
• Managing a wide network of local associates nation-wide to streamline the management of the complete client portfolio;
• Providing mentorship and guidance to ensure successful project completion and team's growth;
• Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.

• Prepared an extensive blueprint for digitizing and automation of IP Portfolios of a brand owner ranging from an individual to large corporations;
• Worked in close proximity with the software technology and engineering team to build the software and application for automation of all Trademark office actions;
• Digitized the Trademark applications and oppositions calendar in collaboration with the engineering team - this helped clients notified of every update in their portfolios, reducing chances of missing a deadline by 98%;
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environment of a bootstrapped start up;
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Trademark Oppositions:

• Drafting - Cease and Desist Letters, Settlement Letters, Reply to Opposite Party Notices, Notice(s) of Opposition, Counterstatement, Affidavits, Evidence in support of application / opposition, reply evidences.
• Trademark Watch - Weekly Trademark Journal Watch for advertised trademarks of third parties, filtering deceptively similar marks and reporting to the client for further action. An approximate 7000 pages reviewed manually every week.
• Trademark Research - Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support opposition and litigation strategy.
• Represented clients in court proceedings, Trademark Office hearings, Appellate Board hearings and assisted clients in inter-party mediations.
• Negotiated favorable settlements for clients, utilizing strong interpersonal skills and strategic thinking to reach mutually beneficial agreements.
• Mentored junior associates on effective legal writing techniques and courtroom presentation skills, fostering professional growth within the firm.
• Streamlined case management processes, ensuring efficient organization and prioritization of caseloads.

• Drafting - Trademark & copyright applications, reply to examination reports, reply to office actions, notice(s) of opposition, counterstatement, written statement, written argument, settlement agreement, undertaking, trademark assignment deed, license agreements, cease and desist notices;
• Evidence - collating, preparing and drafting evidence in support of application / opposition in a trademark opposition proceedings and for court proceedings;
• Represented clients in court proceedings, Trademark Office hearings and mediations.
• Advised clients on variety of legal matters, including chances of success in potential infringement actions.
• Negotiated favorable settlements for clients, utilizing strong interpersonal skills and strategic thinking to reach mutually beneficial agreements.
• Championed a positive work environment within the firm, fostering collaboration among colleagues and promoting a strong culture of teamwork and mutual support.