Sneha Tandon, Partner at ALG, has been invited to serve as a Judge in the Quarter-Final Rounds of the Vidhi Pragati: National IP Moot Court Competition at National Law University, Delhi, on February 8, 2025.

The competition is organized by the Centre for Innovation, Intellectual Property, and Competition (CIIPC) in collaboration with The Chair on IPR at NLU Delhi and is supported by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Government of India.

With the theme “Artificial Intelligence and Copyright,” this inaugural edition brings together top law students from across India to compete at the highest level.

ALG’s Senior Associate, Anurathna Mathivanan, will serve as a judge in the Preliminary Rounds of the inaugural edition of the Vidhi Pragati: National IP Moot Court Competition, organized by the Centre for Innovation, Intellectual Property and Competition- IPR Chair at National Law University, Delhi, and supported by The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India from February 7-9, 2025. The theme of the inaugural edition of the Competition is “Artificial Intelligence and Copyright.” The event will have participation from teams from across India who shall be competing in various rounds to qualify for the Finals.

This year’s ALG Potluck Picnic at Lodhi Garden was a truly special gathering, bringing together colleagues and their families for a day of joy, laughter, and celebration. From engaging games to a delightful spread of homemade delicacies, every moment was filled with warmth and camaraderie. Having our colleagues’ families join the festivities made the event even more special, reinforcing the strong sense of community that defines ALG.

The occasion was even more meaningful as we marked ALG’s 25th Foundation Day, a testament to our journey of excellence and growth.

Adding to the celebration, we proudly welcomed our trainee associates into their new roles as Associates.

Here’s to many more years of shared success, milestones, and togetherness!

During the last PWS session, Adyanshi Kashyap, Trainee Associate, hosted a discussion on “Does Dupe Culture Boost Niche Small Businesses?” The session began by examining how affordable alternatives to high-end products are reshaping the fashion industry, including whether they stifle creativity or create opportunities for emerging brands. Members explored the impact of consumer demand for affordable fashion, questioning whether it indirectly fuels the production of dupes. The session also touched on whether dupes increase visibility and aspiration for high-end brands, potentially benefiting both luxury and niche fashion businesses. The session concluded with the recognition that while dupe culture presents challenges for originality and brand identity, it also democratizes fashion access and offers strategic opportunities for small businesses to leverage visibility and market trends. The need for regulations and brand adaptability was highlighted as key to sustaining creativity and competition in an increasingly dupe-driven market.