During last week’s Practice Work Shop (PWS) session, Sannidhi Mahapatra, Associate, led a discussion on “Can IP Law Firms be Set Up in the Metaverse?”. The session witnessed an engaging discussion on the possibility of establishing IP firms in the metaverse and the advantages and disadvantages thereof. The session also delved into the extent of technological development in India and the need for requisite infrastructure for carrying out work smoothly in the metaverse. The session concluded with some interesting exchange of views on whether the transition into metaverse will replace the brick and mortar set-up of IP law firms.

Recently, during a Practice Work Shop (PWS) Session, Harshit Parasher, Trainee Associate, led a discussion on “Are There Viable Reasons for the IPAB to be Reinstated?” The session followed an engaging discussion on the reasons behind having the IPAB disbanded and whether such step will prove advantageous for adjudication of IP disputes. The session also delved into the possible including financial constraints and long timelines, that may pose a threat to strengthening the IP portfolio of start-ups, in an entrepreneurial driven society. The session concluded with some interesting ideas on how the IPAB may be replicated in its functioning.

General IP Interns – Ishaan Kedar Paranjape, Vaishnavi Chaudhry, Abhinav Anand, Devi Sree Durgampudi, Arshiya Sharma and Prateek Singh (Pre-Final Year); and Vivek Ranaut (Final Year) have commenced their General IP Internship with the firm’s law practice.

We hope their stay in the firm during the 4 week period of their internship will be mutually enriching and that the firm and they will learn exciting things from each other!

Patent Interns – Aarti Bhagtani (Final Year) and Pooja Pal (Pre-Final Year) have successfully completed their Internship at ALG. At the end of their internship, they obliged us with their thoughts and ideas during the Sharing of Reflections (SoR) session. Their presence enriched the firm while they interned here. We wish them all the best in their future endeavors.

General IP Interns – Aleena Maria Moncy, Aishwarya Raj Mishra and Rohit Pradhan (Final Year Interns); Gayathri Devi P and Shubhi Singhal (Pre-Final Year Interns) have successfully completed their Internship at ALG. At the end of their internship, they obliged us with their thoughts and ideas during the Sharing of Reflections (SoR) sessions. Their presence enriched the firm while they interned here. We wish them all the best in their future endeavours.