Jithin M. George joins Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas as Partner in IP practice

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co has announced the joining of Jithin M. George as a Partner in its Intellectual Property (IP) practice, with effect from October 12, 2026.

George is a graduate of Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune

He is an IP litigation specialist with over 12 years of experience handling complex trademark, copyright, geographical indication (GI) and technology-related disputes for multinational and domestic clients. He regularly appears before the Delhi High Court, district courts and other judicial forums across India in infringement, passing-off, rectification and appellate proceedings.

He advises clients on enforcement strategy, settlement negotiations, dispute-risk management and IP portfolio protection, and is known for mentoring associates on drafting, case strategy and courtroom advocacy.

George joins SAM from K&S Partners, where he spent over seven years leading litigation strategy and case management in high-value contentious matters.

Commenting on the appointment, Managing Partners Pallavi Shroff and Akshay Chudasama said in a joint statement,

"We are delighted to welcome Jithin to the firm. He has built a formidable reputation as an IP litigator, acting for leading multinational and domestic clients in complex trademark, copyright, geographical indication and technology disputes. His courtroom experience and strategic approach to enforcement make him a natural fit for SAM. His appointment further strengthens our Intellectual Property practice and our ability to offer clients seamless, end-to-end support across contentious and advisory IP mandates. We look forward to his contribution to the continued growth of the practice."

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