A ‘Legal Issues Seminar- General IP’ (LIS-GIP) was conducted by Shivanshi Gupta, Associate, on “Whether the requirement of pre-litigation mediation is mandatory in cases seeking urgent interim relief?” The seminar explored the relevant provisions of the Commercial Court Act 2015, which discusses Pre-Institution Mediation and Settlement. The seminar focused on decisions where courts observed the nature of Section 12A of the Act as to whether it was either mandatory or directory in nature. The session concluded with a discussion of the recent developments in the judicial outlook that the Commercial Court should not allow parties to circumvent the statutory requirement of pre-litigation mediation by requesting urgent interim relief.

The presentation can be accessed here.

Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible women of ALG —their talent, resilience, and impact. We also recognize the importance of allyship and are proud that the ALG men champion that spirit. It’s this unity and respect for one another that makes ALG.

ALG is proud to foster a workplace where everyone thrives together.

Here’s to everyone who makes ALG what it is! 💜

A Legal Issues Seminar was conducted by Devesh Kapoor, Associate, on the topic “Can a Confidentiality Club Formed for a Suit Include Parties to the Suit?”. The seminar examined the legal framework governing Confidentiality Clubs under the Delhi High Court (Original Side) Rules, 2018. The discussion traced the judicial evolution of Confidentiality Clubs, wherein these Clubs were initially restricted to external lawyers and experts but later expanded in select cases to include parties themselves. Judicial precedents were analyzed to highlight the lack of consensus on membership criteria. The session underscored the balance between safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring procedural fairness, given the evolving and case-specific nature of Confidentiality Clubs.

The presentation can be accessed here.

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During last week’s PWS session, Arundathi Krishnadas, Associate, hosted a discussion on “Are our existing IP laws outdated in addressing obscenity in the digital age?”.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.