ALG will be at the International Trademark Association (INTA) Annual Meeting in Singapore from May 16–May 20. We look forward to connecting with friends, and colleagues from across the globe next month. If you would like to meet with us, please reach out.
During last week’s PWS Session, Arundathi Krishnadas, Trainee Associate, led a discussion on “Whether the interests of indigenous artisans can be counter balanced in foreign collaborations?” The session began with a discussion on the recent collaborations between popular foreign brands and indigenous artisans in the country. The discussion delved into the implications of such collaborations on the artisans involved and whether they are equitably profitable to both the brands and the local artisans. The members brainstormed a suitable model for appropriately compensating the physical and intellectual labour of local artisans, discussed the collective rights of indigenous artisan groups and possible ways to enforce these in foreign brand collaborations.
A ‘Legal Issues Seminar- General IP’ (LIS-GIP) was conducted by Yash Raj, Associate, on “Can Commercial Courts suo moto pass Summary Judgment without an Application by Either Party?” The seminar explored the relevant provisions for summary judgment under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (as amended by Commercial Courts Act, 2015) and analysed its conflict with the Delhi High Court (Original Side) Rules, 2018 and Delhi High Court Intellectual Property Rights Division Rules, 2022. The session delved into the case laws that have discussed the principles governing summary judgment in IP suits, and the varied interpretation that has been provided by the Courts. The seminar involved an interesting discussion on the procedure for summary judgment under CPC and the absence of procedure for suo moto summary judgement under the rules framed by the Delhi High Court. The session concluded with a discussion on resolution of such conflicts between the provisions of Commercial Courts Act and rules framed by High Courts.
The presentation can be accessed here.
Intern – Mahima Agrawal has commenced her General IP Internship with the firm’s law practice.
We hope her stay in the firm during the 4 week period of her internship will be mutually enriching and that the firm and she will learn exciting things from each other!
During last week’s PWS Session, Abhilasha Rathore, Associate, led a discussion on “Whether AI Tools Can De-humanise the Trademark Registration Process”? The session began with a discussion on various kinds of AI tools available, their scope of use and relevance to the realm of IP. The discussion delved into significance of human creativity and faculty at different stages of trademark registration process and ways in which AI can aid this process. The members discussed the possible detrimental effects of AI tools such as inaccuracy, bias, unemployment, scams etc., and their impact. The session concluded with the members debating whether AI tools can eliminate the role of human input and the creativity in the trademark registration process.
