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Job Title Manager - Intellectual Property Rights Function - Legal Location - Bangalore PQE - 3-5 Yrs Our Story Founded in 2021 by Stanford University dropouts, Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra, Zepto is India’s fastest growing e-grocery company valued at $1.4 Billion following its recent Series-E fundraise of $200 Million from marquee global investors including StepStone Group, Goodwater Capital, Y Combinator Continuity, Kaiser Permanente, Nexus Venture Partners, Glade Brook Capital, and Lachy Groom. Headquartered in Mumbai, Zepto is present across 10 major cities in the country, 1000+ employees strong, and delivers 5000+ products, including fresh fruits and vegetables, daily cooking essentials, dairy, health-and-hygiene products, etc., to Indian homes within 10 minutes. Through strong tech capabilities, an efficient business model, and a network of highly optimized delivery centers across its 10 locations, the company is revolutionizing the Indian grocery segment currently pegged at $600 Billion, making it easier and more convenient. Beyond groceries, Zepto has also introduced a cafe offering that allows customers to order Coffee, Chai, and other Café items, along with their groceries. Area of Responsibility Trademark (TM) Management - Maintain and manage the company’s trademark portfolio, including timely renewal of registrations. Conduct trademark availability searches and provide recommendations for new filings. File trademark applications across jurisdictions and ensure successful registration. Defend the company’s trademarks against oppositions, revocations, or cancellations. File oppositions against infringing or deceptively similar trademark applications. Monitor trademark registers and third-party filings to identify potential infringements or conflicts. Collaborate with external counsel for complex trademark litigation matters. Copyright Management - Manage the company’s copyright portfolio, ensuring proper documentation and filing where applicable. Advise internal teams on copyright protection for company-created content, including marketing materials, product designs, and digital assets. Take action against unauthorized use of copyrighted material, including issuance of cease-and-desist notices or initiating legal action. Brand Protection Program - Develop and implement a comprehensive brand protection strategy to safeguard the company’s intellectual property and reputation. Monitor online and offline markets for counterfeit products, unauthorized use of trademarks, and brand misuse. Take enforcement actions, including online takedowns, seizure of counterfeit goods, and initiation of infringement proceedings. Conduct periodic audits and assessments of brand protection measures to identify and address vulnerabilities. Build and maintain relationships with law enforcement and customs authorities to support anti-counterfeiting initiatives. Takedown Notice Management Draft and issue trademark-related takedown notices for infringing uses of the company’s trademarks on e-commerce platforms, websites, or other online channels. Ensure platform operators fulfill their responsibility to enforce trademark rights and promptly remove infringing listings in accordance with applicable laws and platform policies. Patent Program - Oversee the company’s patent portfolio, including identification of inventions eligible for patent protection. Conduct patentability searches and advise on the filing of patent applications. Work with inventors and internal teams to ensure timely filing and compliance with patent regulations. Handle prosecution and communication with patent offices to obtain registrations successfully. Monitor potential infringement of the company’s patents and take enforcement action where required. IP Awareness and Education Conduct training programs for employees on IP protection, usage, and compliance. Provide guidance to product, marketing, and other teams to ensure intellectual property compliance and mitigate risks. External and Internal Coordination Collaborate with external counsel and IP agents to support IP filings, prosecution, and enforcement actions in multiple jurisdictions. Coordinate with internal teams (e.g., legal, marketing, R&D) to align IP protection efforts with business strategies and innovation objectives. Licensing and Commercialization Assist in drafting and reviewing IP-related agreements, including licensing, co-branding, and partnership agreements. Support the monetization of intellectual property through licensing or other commercialization opportunities. Monitoring and Reporting Maintain an updated IP database and track key deadlines for filings, renewals, and oppositions. Provide regular reports on the status of IP portfolios, enforcement actions, and ongoing cases. Why Join Us? ● Zepto is on a blitzscaling path unlike any other startup today. Be the flagbearer for the financial process in this journey.● The opportunity to join India’s next Unicorn is rare. So, we’re giving our team strong equity to create lasting wealth as our company grows. ● Interested? Reach out to