Avni Sharma

Experience

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  Chambers of Ratan K Singh

  May 2019 - May 2019

  Student Intern

  Researched on Arbitration Cases.Witnessed and Observed Arbitration Proceedings.

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  IPleaders Intelligent Legal Risk Management Solutions LLP

  Nov 2019 - Dec 2019

  Student Intern

  Researched in Labour laws, Competition law, Criminal and Constitutional Law.

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  ANM Global

  Jun 2020 - Jun 2020

  Student Intern

  Researched on Copyright Transfer Agreements between screenplay writers;Researched on agreements between App developers and companies;Researched on regulatory laws on the display of content on Television, Films and OTT Platforms;Researched on media and entertainment laws of international jurisdictions.

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  Khurana & Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys

  Jul 2020 - Aug 2020

  Student Intern

  Researched and prepared Case briefs on Patents Act, 1970. Researched specifically on the requirements under Section 8 of the Patents Act 170.Researched extensively on Biological Diversity Act, 2002 in terms of Patents Applications. Researched on WIPO requirements for Patent and Copyright Protection of Traditional Knowledge under the Convention on Biological Diversity.Researched extensively on permissions from NBA with regards to Exemplary Trademarks and Copyrights along with researching on the applicability of Prophetic Examples in various jurisdictions. Show less

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  ANM Global

  Feb 2021 - Mar 2021

  Student Intern

  Assisted in drafting content license agreements and music copyright license agreement.Assisted in drafting artiste agreements and character license agreements.Researched on various requirements of license agreements along with research and drafting of the monthly Newsletter for ANM Global Inc. Researched and assisted in drafting performer’s agreement.Drafted trademark clearance reports through conducting searches on the Indian Trademark Registry as well as WIPO Databases.

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  Krida Legal

  Feb 2021 - Feb 2021

  Student Intern

  Assisted in drafting Examination Report Responses. Researched on Section 11 of the Trademarks Act, 1999.Assisted in drafting Reply statements to ASCI for the protection of Advertisement Taglines.Researched extensively on the shape of products for trademark purposes.Conducted Public Searches for Trademarks for various applications.Conducted Due Diligence activities and assisted with research in various areas of Trademarks.

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  Chambers of Pulkit Deora

  Apr 2021 - Apr 2021

  Student Intern

  • Researched on SEBI’s power to extend the timeline for filing annual financial statements• Prepared a case note on the Tata Mistry judgment pertaining to alternative remedies to winding up in cases of oppression and management under Section 241of the Companies Act 2013• Prepared a case note on power of review of the State Consumer Redressal Forum under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986• Assisted in drafting written statements, affidavits, notices and a withdrawal application pertaining to proceedings under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Show less

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  ALG India Law Offices LLP

  Jun 2021 - Jun 2021

  Student Intern

  • Assisted in Trademark Online Investigation and Copyright Online Investigation;• Drafted Notice of Opposition, Evidence Affidavit; Reply to Examination Reports;• Drafted Cease and Desist Reminder Notice in a trademark infringement matter;• Drafted Client Correspondence Containing opinions and analysis of queries;• Researched various aspects of Trademark disparagement, Trademark Trolling and Parodies, Trademark Bullying, Equivalent use of Trademarks.• Researched extensively on Copyrights, Designs and Geographical Indications. Show less

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  Singhania & Partners LLP

  Sept 2021 - Oct 2021

  Student Intern

  • Performed due diligence activities for Opposition Proceedings;• Researched on usage of ‘India’ in trademarks and statistical trends around Geographical Indication;• Researched on Documentary requirements of copyrights, trademarks and domain name disputes and trends around geographical trends in India;• Drafted arguments for Trademark hearing procedure and Reply to Examination Report;• Drafted Cease and Desist Notice on behalf of the client;• Researched on Clinical Trials in India and appointment of Local commissioners in Trademark infringement;• Drafted replies to examination reports for several trademark applications Show less

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  L&L Partners

  Dec 2021 - Dec 2021

  Student Intern

  • Researched on International Financial Services Centre in India and its regulatory framework• Researched on labour law compliances for employees during the period of traineeship• Researched on determining the Stamp Duty in Mumbai, Delhi and Haryana on assignment deedsResearched on usage of laudatory terms in advertisements and descriptive use of trademarks.• Researched on determining the Stamp Duty in Mumbai, Delhi, Haryana on IP Assignment Deeds and Transfer Petitions to Supreme Court.• Drafted a Copyright Objection Letter.• Drafted the Responses to the Examination Report and evidence affidavit under Rule 47 and Rule 45• Researched on Google Ad words and trademark infringement and effect of abandonment of Trademark Application on the Rights of the IP Owner due to non-use.• Assisted in drafting a Non-Disclosure Agreement.• Researched on use of a brand as key word amounts to waiver/acquiescence and Google Ad words and trademark infringement. Show less

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  IndusLaw

  May 2022 - May 2022

  Student Intern

  • Researched on the possible defenses to the Doctrine of Approbation and Reprobation• Assisted with drafting of a Freelancer Agreement• Assisted in drafting Rectification Petition under Section 47, 57 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999• Researched on the valuation of IP and determining the benchmark for royalties in different manufacturing sectors

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  Khaitan & Co

  Jun 2022 - Jun 2022

  Student Intern

  • Researched on appointment of a court receiver after the dismissal of a suit• Researched on perusal of additional documents along with the plaint in under Order 7 Rule 11(d), Civil Procedure Code, 1908• Assisted in drafting affidavit of service upon the defendants• Assisted in drafting affidavit in rejoinder on behalf of the plaintiffs• Assisted in drafting a Technology Transfer Agreement

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  IndusLaw

  Jul 2022 - Jul 2022

  Student Intern

  • Researched on SEBI guidelines to be adhered to by a stock broker for providing internet based trading service• Researched on developments in the draft guidelines on Online Export-Import Facilitators• Researched on NFTs and regulatory mechanism of ASCI for advertisements involving virtual digital currency• Researched on health data framework and requirements of licenses and approvals for diagnostic centre and clinical establishments• Researched on compliance requirements by online payment gateway service providers for providing services with respect to facilitating cross border transactions Show less

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  Saraf and Partners

  Nov 2022 - Dec 2022

  Student Intern

  • Researched on the arguments against including KYC norms in the draft Telecommunications Bill 2022• Researched on the global standards on notice as provided under Section 7 of the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2022• Assisted with the Memorandum on the Impact Assessment of the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2022• Assisted with the Comment on the draft Telecommunications Bill 2022

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  Welspun Group

  Jun 2023 - now

  Asst. Manager Legal