A Legal Issues Seminar – General IP (LIS-GIP) was conducted by Shreeya Kotnis, Trainee Associate, on the issue: “What Extent of Digital Activity Is Sufficient to Constitute a Cause of Action for Conferring Jurisdiction?” The seminar examined the legal framework governing territorial jurisdiction in trademark infringement and passing off actions, including the interplay between Section 134 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and Section 20 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. It further explored how courts have assessed various forms of online activity, including website accessibility, e-commerce listings, online enquiries, advertising, bookings and completed transactions, in determining whether such activity gives rise to a sufficient part of the cause of action within the jurisdiction of a particular court.

The Presentation can be accessed here.

A Legal Issues Seminar – General IP (LIS-GIP) was conducted by Rituraj Tripathi, Associate, on the issue: “What Is the Threshold of Use to Establish Goodwill in a Jurisdiction to Prove Trans-Border Reputation?” The seminar examined the legal framework for establishing trans-border reputation in India, including the parameters for assessing the knowledge and recognition of a mark in the Indian market. It further explored how courts have approached and interpreted different categories of evidences across multiple cases to determine whether a mark’s reputation has genuinely spilled over into the Indian market.

The Presentation can be accessed here.

During the last PWS session, Vanshika Gupta, Associate, hosted a discussion on “Should Copyright Distinguish Cultural Exchange from Cultural Appropriation?”. The session explored the ethical boundaries of creative borrowing, particularly where commercially successful creators draw inspiration from culturally significant expressions and traditions.

The discussion examined whether commercial creators should voluntarily engage with source communities through attribution, consultation, collaboration, or benefit sharing, even where not legally required. It considered the risk that overly restrictive expectations may impede artistic freedom and cross-cultural exchange, while acknowledging concerns of exploitation where communities lack bargaining power. Ultimately, the session explored how cultural borrowing can be approached responsibly while balancing respect for source communities with the freedom to innovate and create.

A Special Legal Issues Seminar was conducted by Bhavya Associate, and Manish Kumar, Senior Associate Designee on “Year In Review – Notable IP Division Judgments and Developments: Quarter 2 (April to June)”. The session discussed notable trademark and copyright judgements from the second quarter of 2026, highlighting key judicial findings and their implications for intellectual property practice.

The Presentation is available here.

Last weekend, ALG brought our attorneys together for an engaging Trivia and games evening to welcome our new joinees. 

Attorneys were divided into teams and competed across multiple rounds covering pop culture, literature, history, music, gaming, and more. The competition remained closely contested throughout the evening, with members collaborating, exchanging ideas, and enjoying plenty of light-hearted banter along the way. 

The Trivia evening concluded with members enjoying a wonderful opportunity to connect beyond the workplace and celebrate the spirit of collaboration through an evening of learning, laughter, and camaraderie.