Tressa Maria Joseph

Experience

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  Human Rights Law Network

  Nov 2016 - Dec 2016

  Legal Intern

  • Helped the Organisation file PILs by submitting important research work• Conducted a survey regarding the accessibility for disabled students in educational institutions.• Conducted a survey to analyze the facilities available to clients and advocates in family courts.• Organised and attended Legal Aid Camps on behalf of the NGO.• Prepared and submitted reports for different classes and programmes conducted by the NGO.

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  Adv. Binoy Abraham and Associates

  May 2017 - Jun 2017

  Legal Intern

  • Attended court proceedings at the Munsiff Court, JFMC, JSMC, Sessions Court etc.• Analysis and preparation of short notes about a range of criminal and civil cases.• Preparation of documents such plaint, affidavit and others.

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  Holla and Holla

  May 2017 - May 2017

  Legal Intern

  • Attending court proceedings at the Karnataka High Court• Reading and analyzing the IPR cases in the firm• Researching about the different provisions in the Constitution• Researching about different IPR laws for the cases in the firm.

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  Kochery and Partners

  Nov 2017 - Dec 2017

  Legal Intern

  • Prepared reports and articles on various aspects of contracts and agreements under the Qatari Law• Drafted contracts, replies to legal notices and others. • Prepared case notes and briefs regarding employment contracts, labor issues, business contracts and others.

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  Adv. Suresh Chandrashekhar and Associates

  May 2018 - Jun 2018

  Legal Intern

  • Prepared notes on different cases handled by the organization.• Researched cases regarding the onus of proof in medical negligence cases and prepared notes on the same.• Researched on cases involving the application of different acts such as the SARFAESI Act, Animal Cruelty Act, Consumer Protection Act, etc.• Attended case proceedings at Appellate Debts Recovery Tribunal, Mumbai• Researched about different provisions in the Maharashtra Housing Act and the Bombay Port Trust Act. Show less

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  Veritas Legis

  Nov 2018 - Dec 2018

  Legal Intern

  • Attended court proceedings at the Family Court, JFMC, JSMC, Principal Sessions Court, Mangalore.• Analysed and prepared case notes on a multiplicity of cases ranging from divorce, cheque dishonor, murder cases, family disputes regarding property etc.• Assisted the associates in drafting and preparation of necessary documents.• Research on different provisions of laws related to contracts and negotiable instruments.

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  Adv. Sujay Kantwala and Associates

  May 2019 - Jun 2019

  Legal Intern

  • Attended court proceedings at the Bombay High Court for cases relating to Customs and GST.• Researched on customs and GST cases pertaining to the permit of licenses, raids and related aspects.• Assisted in paperwork and drafting of various documents to be used in cases related to customs and excise.• Researched on various provisions of the Customs Act and laws pertaining to excise duties.

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  IC Universal Legal, Advocates & Solicitors

  Nov 2019 - Dec 2019

  Legal Intern

  • Drafted documents such as Privacy Policy, Confidentiality agreements and others.• Drafted documents such as Terms and Conditions, Service Provider Agreement, Employee Agreements and others.• Prepared case notes on various IBC, Trademark, Copyright, Environmental matters after a thorough understanding on the same.• Assisted in the registration procedures for attaining copyrights and trademarks for various businesses in Ahmedabad.• Attended court proceedings at the Gujarat High Court and Company Law Tribunal at Ahmedabad.• Researched on the various procedures undertaken for Environmental Impact Assessment and for attaining Environmental Clearance. Show less

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  LexLife

  Dec 2019 - Jan 2020

  Legal Researcher, Content Writer and Student Editor

  • Prepared an article on Bail Jurisprudence in India.• Prepared an article on Extension of Caste Reservation.• Prepared an article on Internet Shutdowns- Legal Angle.• Worked as a Student Editor under the Editorial Internship and performed tasks as reviewing and editing over fifteen to twenty articles.

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  360c

  May 2020 - Jul 2020

  Legal Intern
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  Create & Protect IP Partners

  Jul 2020 - Aug 2020

  Legal Intern

  • Drafted various articles related to intellectual property on CPIP Blog including the following: China and Intellectual Property Rights: Synonyms or Antonyms (Co- Authored); https://createandprotectlegal.com/china-and-intellectual-property-rights-synonyms-or-antonyms-2/ What do Sherlock Holmes and Walt Disney have in common?https://createandprotectlegal.com/what-do-sherlock-holmes-walt-disney-and-dc-marvel-comics-have-in-common-2/• Drafted an Invention Disclosure Form as a part of a patent application and trademark search reports Show less

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  Lex Protector

  Jun 2021 - Jul 2021

  Legal Intern

  • Conducted various patent searches (USPTO, EspaceNet, EUIPO and WIPO Global Design Database) and drafted Freedom to Operate Search Reports and assisted in drafting patent applications (PAIR);• Prepared Common Law search reports and trademark search reports (TMNG and TESS);• Preparation of Client Briefs for copyright issues;• Assisted in preparation of responses to Office Action Letters (TDSR); and• Content writing for firm's blog.

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  International Law Chambers LLC

  Sept 2021 - now

  Associate

  • Drafted, reviewed, negotiated and advised on wide range of commercial agreements including but not limited to EULAs, SLAs, Distribution Agreements, Logistics Agreements, Privacy Policies, Anti Money Laundering policies, etc;• Liaising with government and regulatory authorities to assist clients to adhere to legal compliance based on business activities;• Supported clients by accurately interpreting laws, rulings and regulation, including representing clients before the Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre;• Assisted organizations and startups on business restructuring and incorporation in different jurisdictions in Qatar, including Qatar Financial Centre, Qatar Free Zone, mainland Qatar etc.;• Assisted organizations with the incorporation of offshore entities in jurisdictions such as Delaware, Cayman Islands etc.; and• Advised clients (including their families) on private estate planning in Qatar, India, UK and Switzerland. Show less