Job Description:
L. S. Davar & Co. is inviting applications for the position of Litigation Associate for candidates with prior experience in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) litigation.
This opportunity is ideal for litigation professionals seeking substantive exposure to trademark, copyright, design, passing off, and commercial IP disputes across various judicial and quasi-judicial forums.
The role offers hands-on responsibility in drafting, strategy, client coordination, hearings, and contentious IP practice.
Details:
• Role: Litigation Associate
• Organisation: L. S. Davar & Co.
• PQE Required: 5–6 Years
Practice Areas:
• Trademark Litigation
• Copyright Litigation
• Design Law Disputes
• Passing Off Matters
• Commercial IP Litigation
Key Responsibilities:
• Independently drafting pleadings including plaints, written statements, replications, rejoinders, affidavits, and written submissions in IPR matters
• Drafting interim applications including injunctions, John Doe / Ashok Kumar Orders, Anton Piller applications, and discovery-related pleadings
• Drafting cease-and-desist notices, replies to legal notices, and pre-litigation correspondence
• Handling disputes before District Courts, High Courts, Commercial Courts, IPD Benches, and appellate forums
• Conducting legal research on IP law, CPC, Evidence Act, Commercial Courts Act, and evolving jurisprudence
• Drafting and prosecuting oppositions, rectifications, cancellations, and appeals before the Registrar of Trade Marks, Copyright Office, and IP Divisions
• Assisting senior counsel with litigation strategy, written arguments, and briefing work
• Attending court hearings, maintaining procedural records, and reporting developments
• Managing client communication, status updates, and litigation timelines independently
Eligibility & Preference:
• 5–6 years PQE in litigation practice required
• Strong drafting and analytical skills mandatory
• Prior experience in IPR litigation preferred
• Ability to independently manage contentious matters and procedural work
• Familiarity with commercial litigation and IP enforcement matters preferred
• Candidates capable of handling client communication and strategic litigation responsibilities will be preferred
What This Opportunity Offers:
• Exposure to sophisticated intellectual property litigation matters
• Opportunity to work on contentious trademark, copyright, and design disputes
• Hands-on drafting and courtroom strategy exposure
• Experience before multiple judicial and quasi-judicial forums
• Dynamic litigation environment with substantive responsibility and professional growth opportunities
Application Process:
Interested candidates may directly connect or share their CV at:
Link to the LinkedIn Post : Link
