banana IP
banana IP
Indore, India
18, May,2025.
Hiring Manager
BananaIP Counsels
I am writing to express my interest in the Legal Associate position at BananaIP. With over two years of experience
in intellectual property law, including trademark prosecution, IP transactions, and legal drafting, I bring a results-
oriented mindset and a deep understanding of India’s IP landscape. At LAAD Associates and Navkar Associates, I
have drafted 50+ licensing and assignment agreements, filed 30+ responses to examination reports, and conducted
end-to-end trademark due diligence. I have also advised clients on enforcement strategies, cease and desist
protocols, and IP renewal procedures. My proficiency with WIPO, IP India, SCC Online, and eCourts enables me to
deliver precise and timely legal outcomes.
I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to contribute to BananaIP’s mission of delivering strategic, innovation-
driven IP solutions. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how my
background aligns with your firm’s goals.
Warm regards,
Varsha Chawla
VARSHA CHAWLA
8103871707 | varshachawla534@gmail.com
LINKEDIN PROFILE - Varsha chawla
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-oriented IP law professional with 2+ years of diverse experience across trademark prosecution, IPR transactions, contract
drafting, and litigation support. Demonstrated success in drafting 50+ legal agreements, conducting due diligence, and navigating
enforcement strategies. Skilled in delivering legally sound, business-aligned IP solutions for firms and clients.
EDUCATION
CERTIFICATION
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Moot Speaker | IIL International Moot Court (2025) | Intra-College Competitions (2022, 2025)
• Research Paper | “Child Labor in India” | Presented at Int’l Conference (2024)
• Speaker | Debate Competition | organized by DAVV University, Indore | 2023.
CO-CURRICULAR A CTIVITY
o Legal research
o Article publication.
• IPR Transactions:
- Drafted the following agreements:
o Trademark Assignment Agreements.
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o Licensing Agreements.
o Non-Disclosure Agreements.
o Franchise Agreements.
o Copyright Assignment Agreements.
• Trademark, Copyright and Design Prosecution:
- Drafted:
o Replies to Examination Report.
o Responses to show cause notices.
o Application for renewal of trademarks
o Conducted Trademark search.
- Maintained docket schedules and compiled updates on deadlines for IP filings and hearings.
- Coordinated with clients regarding hearings.
- Researched on registrability of trademarks.
• IP Infringement:
- Drafted:
o Cease and Desist Notices.
- Conducted research on the following issues:
o Precedents on Copyright infringement.
o Precedents for establishing passing off.
▪ Navkar Associates – IPR Law Firm | Indore [March, 2024 June 2024 (As intern)
Got PPO June– January, 2025] Legal Executive
• Trademark Prosecution and opposition:
- Drafted:
o Application for objection.
o Opposition evidences.
o 20+ TM – A forms.
• Due-Diligence:
- Reviewed the entire trademark prosecution process to check if the trademark was appropriately registered.
- Reviewed agreements to mitigate risks.
• IP Advisory:
- Best practices for trademark search.
- Consistent use of IP.
- Identifying and taking action against mis-use of IP.
- Renewal of IP.
• IP Litigation:
- Drafted:
o Cease and Desist Notices.
o Possible conflicts between trademarks that looked or sounded similar.
• IPR Transaction:
- Drafted the following agreements:
o IP Licensing Agreements
▪ Office of Mr. Arvind Sharma – Company Secretary | Indore [May – July, 2023]
• Assisted with Trademark search.
• Assisted with securing GST registration for MSMEs.
POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY