ROMINA VIRJEE
B-301 Royal Manor, St.Roque Road, Bandra (West), Mumbai
Summary
IPR Attorney offering expertise to resolve challenges in the IPR portfolio of the company and ensure its optimum brand protection in domestic as well as international market. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
IPR Attorney
RegisterKaro
2 2023 - Current
- Handling 1000 plus Trademark portfolios of Clients (Domestic and International) including entire Trademark Application Procedure including Show Cause Hearings, Opposition Prosecution, Rectification/Cancellation, Renewal, Trademark Watch services.
- Handling Copyright and Design Applications.
- Drafting and Filing Patent Applications.
- Developing marketing strategies and setting up complete IPR department.
Legal Consultant
Whitepebble Law LLP
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Trademark Prosecution including drafting comprehensive trademark search report, filling trademark application, replying to examination report, drafting oppositions, drafting counter statements, filing evidence, drafting and issuing cease and desist letters, appearing in Opposition proceedings before the Trademark Registry
- Maintaining client files related to trademark filings and providing trademark watch services
- Communicating with clients and handling cases independently, engaging in business development extensively - attending meetings with prospective clients and taking granular notes, preparation of pitch emails and detailed company profiles, etc.
Advocate
Bombay High Court
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Drafting and vetting of agreements and documents as per client's needs
- Drafting and vetting of various corporate agreements NDAs, MOU, Letter of Intent, Leave and License Agreement, Gift Deed, Trademark License agreement, Deed of Assignment, Co-Founders agreement, Consultancy agreement, Term Sheets, Privacy Policies, Employment agreement, etc
- Freelance on various portals like Upwork, Fiverr and Freelancer.
Associate at Regulatory Affairs Department
USV Limited
09.2011 - 05.2012
Intern at Diabetes Care Division
Roche Diagnostics Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, Singapore
10.2010 - 11.2010
Intern at Quality Control and Production Department
Pfizer India Ltd, Navi Mumbai, India
05.2007 - 05.2007
Education
Bachelor of Laws -
07.2013 - 05.2016
Master of Science in Pharmacy Administration - Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance
08.2008 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Pharmacy - undefined
01.2004 - 04.2008
Patent Drafting For Beginners -
01.2023 - 05.2023
US IP Law and Paralegal Studies - undefined
06.2021 - Current
Skills
Registered Patent Agent enrolled in March 2024
Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Legal Research and Contract Drafting
Assisting startups/MSME's under NIPAM scheme
Understanding and Resolving client requirements and queries
Go-getter attitude, willingness to learn and adapt to new skills
Leadership skills, Analytical Thinking, Relationship Building
Linkedinprofile
https://www.linkedin.com/in/romina-virjee-102b3716/
Languages
English
Hindi
Marathi
Gujarati
Awards
- Deans Scholarship, Graduate Admissions, School of Education, St. John's University, 09/2009, 05/2010
- Graduate Assistant, Brooklyn Bridge Program, School of Education, St. John's University, 01/2009, 06/2009
Socialservice
- Aga Khan Health Service, India.
- Senior Citizens Fitness Club, Bandra.
Publications
Franchising of fashion brands and the role of trademarks
https://blog.ipleaders.in/franchising-of-fashion-brands-and-the-role-of-trademarks/
Affiliations
Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa - MAH/1601/2017
Registered Trademark Attorney - 29404
Registered Patent Agent - IN/PA-5804
Social Work
Associated with Aga Khan Health Servcies
Timeline
NPTEL (SWAYAM) For Engineering - Patent Drafting For Beginners,
01.2023 - 05.2023
LawSikho Institute - US IP Law and Paralegal Studies,
06.2021 - Current
Legal Consultant - Whitepebble Law LLP
01.2020 - 07.2022
Advocate - Bombay High Court
01.2016 - 12.2019
Rizvi College of Law - Bachelor of Laws,
07.2013 - 05.2016
Associate at Regulatory Affairs Department - USV Limited
09.2011 - 05.2012
Intern at Diabetes Care Division - Roche Diagnostics Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, Singapore
10.2010 - 11.2010
St. John's University, Queens, New York - Master of Science in Pharmacy Administration, Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance
08.2008 - 05.2010
Intern at Quality Control and Production Department - Pfizer India Ltd, Navi Mumbai, India
05.2007 - 05.2007
Bharati Vidyapeeth's College of Pharmacy, University of Mumbai, India - Bachelor of Pharmacy,
01.2004 - 04.2008
IPR Attorney - RegisterKaro
2 2023 - Current