Intern – Chanakya Dipak Kene has commenced his General IP Internship with the firm’s law practice.
We hope his stay in the firm during the 4 week period of his internship will be mutually enriching and that the firm and he will learn exciting things from each other!
During last week’s PWS session, Arundathi Krishnadas, Associate, hosted a discussion on “Are our existing IP laws outdated in addressing obscenity in the digital age?”. The session commenced with a discussion on how IP laws should differentiate between obscenity and artistic expression in the digital realm. The members exchanged their thoughts on whether current IP laws are flexible enough to adapt to the rapid changes in digital content creation and distribution. The session then progressed into a discussion on how obscenity standards ought to be reevaluated in the context of evolving societal values and technological advancements. Finally, the session concluded with the members conceptualizing an eco-system that counter-balances the rights of online content creators, while also addressing societal concerns about obscenity and exploitation in the digital age.
We are happy to share that former ALG Attorney Malveka Nautiyal has secured All India Rank 2 in the Indian Army’s Judge Advocate General (JAG) Merit List 2025.
We are proud of Malveka’s achievement, which is a testament to her hard work and determination, and are honored to have played a role in her journey.
Please join us in congratulating Malveka on her achievement, and in wishing her all the best as she embarks on this new chapter with the Indian Army’s JAG branch.
A ‘Special Legal Issues Seminar – General IP’ (LIS-GIP) was conducted by Vanshika Gupta, Associate and Nadra Jawaid Mallick, Trainee Associate, on “Year in Review – Notable IP Developments: Quarter 4 (October to December)”. The seminar discussed notable Court decisions from the fourth quarter of 2024 in the practice areas of Trademarks and Copyright. The seminar was the fourth and final leg of the “Year in Review Series” for discussing all the notable developments from 2024.
During the last PWS session, Amal Riaz, Trainee Associate, led a discussion on “Should Trade Secret Protections Be Re-evaluated When They Pose a Potential Risk to Public Health and Safety?” The session began by examining the role of trade secrets in the health sector, weighing their benefits against potential drawbacks. A key point of discussion was the impact of trade secrets on biologics, particularly how they hinder the development of biosimilars. Historical cases, such as the South African HIV/AIDS crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, were examined to highlight the tension between corporate secrecy and public welfare. The session then explored AI’s growing role in challenging existing trade secret frameworks, raising questions about ownership and protection and whether companies should be compelled to disclose information regarding harmful substances in the medical sector. The session concluded with the consensus that there exists a need for a balanced approach to ensure trade secret protections do not obstruct healthcare advancements or global health equity.