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Soheb Somji

Soheb Somji

Advocate
Pune,Maharashtra

Summary

Ambitious, systematic, dedicated and a well-organized Legal professional proficient in collecting witness statements, organizing files, drafting of legal documents, and conducting comprehensive research. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, exceptional communication and organizational skills. Having completed my L.L.M in Intellectual Property Rights and Information Technology Law from Trinity College, Dublin, I have an avid interest in Intellectual Property Rights.

Overview

19
19
years of post-secondary education
1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Legal Intern

Great Mission Group Consultancy
Pune, Maharashtra
12.2018 - 02.2019
  • Executed the registration of Trademarks, Copyright and Geographical Indicators.
  • Conducted investigations for the patentability of an invention, for “Prior Art” and validity search.
  • Researched Intellectual Property laws and regulations and delivered analysis and assessments.

Legal Intern

Advocate Inderjeet Singh Gill
Pune, Maharashtra
07.2018 - 09.2018
  • Attended client interviews and took notes for inclusion in reports.
  • Co-authored the drafting of contracts like Power of Attorneys, partnership deeds, franchisee agreements and mortgage agreements.
  • Assisted in the drafting of 4 notices under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 and 1 notice under both, section 63 of The Copyright Act, 1957 and section 103 and 104 of the Trademarks Act, 1999.
  • Identified and interpreted past judgments to serve as precedents in cases under Section 326, 363, 376, 419 and 420 of the Indian Penal Code.

Legal Intern

Advocate Ashok Agarwal
Pune, Maharashtra
01.2017 - 03.2017
  • Reviewed, drafted and revised agreements and contracts to protect client interests.
  • Participated in and advised over criminal cases.
  • Mitigated business risks by analyzing contracts' potential impacts and avoiding unfavorable terms.

Legal Intern

Advocate Ramesh Chikate
Pune, Maharashtra
06.2016 - 08.2016
  • Collaborated in the drafting 3 Sale-deeds, 2 Simple Mortgage Deeds and 5 Leave and License Deeds under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882.
  • Co-Authored the drafting of 2 Deeds of Partnership, 1 General Power of Attorney, 2 Simple Wills and 1 Gift of Property to spouse.
  • Attended client meetings as well as meetings as part of the proceedings for effective Arbitration and Re-conciliation.
    Identified and highlighted segments from past judgments to serve as precedents under disputes concerning the title of the property, disputes concerned with willed and inherited properties and dispute arising out of Misuse of concerned leased property.

Legal Intern

Advocate Sudhakar E. Avhad
Pune, Maharashtra
06.2015 - 08.2015
  • Conducted research for upcoming cases, attended court proceedings and prepared summaries for the same.
  • Provided assistance on compliance projects.
  • Collaborated in the drafting 3 Sale-deeds, 2 Simple Mortgage Deeds and 5 Leave and License Deeds under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882.
  • Co-Authored the drafting of 2 Deeds of Partnership, 1 General Power of Attorney, 2 Simple Wills and 1 Gift of Property to spouse.
  • Attended client meetings as well as meetings as part of the proceedings for effective Arbitration and Re-conciliation.
  • Identified and highlighted segments from past judgments to serve as precedents under disputes concerning the title of the property, disputes concerned with willed and inherited properties and dispute arising out of Misuse of concerned leased property.

Education

L.L.M (IPR & IT Law) - II.1

Trinity College, Dublin.
Dublin, Ireland.
08.2019 - 07.2020

BA.LLB - 2.602/4

Symbiosis Law School, Pune
Pune, India.
08.2014 - 05.2019

Class XII: H.S.C - 66.31%

S.M Choksey High School
Pune, India.
08.2012 - 03.2014

Class X: ICSE - 85.40%

The Bishops School, Camp
Pune, India.
06.2000 - 03.2012

Skills

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Extra-Curriculars

  • Currently Pursing the "Patent Analyst Training Program" from The Indian Institute of Patent and Trademark (IIPTA).
  • Successfully participated and completed the Summer School Program on The International Criminal Court conducted by the Irish School of Human Rights at National University of Ireland, Galway. (2018)
  • Attended the Summer Programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science (2017)
    Course: Introduction to Corporate Law and Governance. Result: B+

Timeline

L.L.M (IPR & IT Law) - II.1

Trinity College, Dublin.
08.2019 - 07.2020

Legal Intern

Great Mission Group Consultancy
12.2018 - 02.2019

Legal Intern

Advocate Inderjeet Singh Gill
07.2018 - 09.2018

Legal Intern

Advocate Ashok Agarwal
01.2017 - 03.2017

Legal Intern

Advocate Ramesh Chikate
06.2016 - 08.2016

Legal Intern

Advocate Sudhakar E. Avhad
06.2015 - 08.2015

BA.LLB - 2.602/4

Symbiosis Law School, Pune
08.2014 - 05.2019

Class XII: H.S.C - 66.31%

S.M Choksey High School
08.2012 - 03.2014

Class X: ICSE - 85.40%

The Bishops School, Camp
06.2000 - 03.2012
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