
Avneet Nehel, B.A., LL.B., LL.M. (she/her)
Student-at-Law
+1 306 380 2708 (mobile)
avneet.nehel@procido.com
www.procido.com
Avneet is an accurate, thorough, and persistent individual, who has managed litigation and contract portfolios for various entertainment, news & media, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), pharmaceutical, electronic, and other Fortune 500 companies. Avneet has recently worked for the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
- 10 years varied and increasingly responsible experience in Intellectual Property Law, Immigration law, Contracts, Criminal and Civil Litigation and Human Rights Law
- Performed due diligence analysis for various technology transfer, business acquisitions and joint ventures
- Extensive experience of handling, resolution and documentation of legal issues, transactions and litigation
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Intake consultant and Investigator at Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission
- Advised and provided support on inquiries related to human rights complaints
- Assessed and processed complaints and determined whether complaint falls under jurisdiction of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, 2018
- Gathered relevant information and documents necessary to process the complaint
- Conducted corporate registry search and managed case load to ensure timely process of applications
- Drafted formal complaints or refusal letters and/or recommendations for deferrals or dismissals as required
- Provided pre-complaint resolution through mediation between parties
- Conducted investigations in neutral, profession and timely manner
- Interviewed parties and witnesses and drafted a report on the findings of the complaint
- Recorded all documents and interviews electronically
- Facilitated settlement between parties, assisting and guiding parties to resolution
Litigation and support
- Advised business and provided solutions on potential litigation and infringements before and post release of media, news, products, marketing campaigns etc.
- Managed litigation case files for 500 matters independently
- Supervised civil and criminal Investigations and supervised IPR raids
- Drafted suit pleadings for IPR and Criminal matters, FIR reports and translation of legal documents
- Advised on enforcement of copyrights on YouTube, news media and blogs
- Implemented IPR Policy in Zee and organized training seminars, educating the business on use of copyrights and data protection
Legal Support Services
- Facilitated communication between domestic and international clients, agents, attorneys and trademark offices on a daily basis
- Maintained docketing calendar for large portfolios: 4,000 to 6,000 matters
- Researched Trademark laws and Copyright laws nationally and internationally
- Reviewed and interpreted legal documents and new laws both nationally and internationally
- Responsibilities included performing discrepancy reports for outstanding deliverables from the clients and the trademark agents
- Authored and implemented benchmarked best practices for IP docketing and e-billing to increase productivity and efficiency
- Monitored up-coming due dates for all pending applications during each phase of Trademark and Copyright prosecution.
IPR Prosecution and Advisory
- Consulted with clients (various business sectors) to protect the intellectual property rights in India and abroad
- Performed preliminary trademark “knock-out” searches using various electronic and online search tools in various trademark offices including India, USPTO, UKIPO, EUIPO, CIPO, IPOS and the like
- Negotiated and closed Non-Disclosure agreements, Artist Agreements, Production Agreements, Trademark/Copyright License Agreements
- Prepared Trademark applications, Statements of Use, Intent to use applications
- Reviewed and analyzed Trademark Registration Certificates, Trademark applications, Notices of Recordals for title update projects and Copyright applications
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
- Intake Consultant – Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission Aug 2020- present
- Manager- Essel Group (Zee TV), Noida Jan 2017-Aug 2019
- Senior Associate- Kochhar & Co, New Delhi Apr 2013 – Dec 2016
- Associate- Grover & Associates, New Delhi Apr 2012 – Mar 2013
- Assistant- Montague Solicitors, London Jan 2011- Jan 2012
- Assistant- Sharma Law Solicitors, London Oct 2010- Dec 2010
VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE
- Queen Mary Students Union Volunteering Program
- Saskatoon Open Door Society Interpreter and Volunteer
- Junior Achievement
EDUCATION
- National Committee on Accreditation Certification August 2021
- (LL.M.) Masters of Law – Queen Mary University of London – (assessed by WES- Masters in Law) Sep 2010
- (LL.B.) Bachelors of Law – Panjab University – Chandigarh – (assesses by WES – Juris Doctor in Law) Aug 2009
- (B.A.) Bachelors in Arts – Punjab University, Chandigarh – (assesses by WES Bachelors of Arts) Aug 2005
LANGUAGES
- English, Hindi and Punjabi