Seasoned IP litigator with over 12 years of experience in trademark, copyright, geographical indication and technology disputes joins the firm’s IP team
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co (“SAM”) is pleased to announce that Jithin M. George has joined the firm as a Partner in its Intellectual Property (IP) practice, with effect from 12 October 2026. With this appointment, the firm now has 194 Partners within a team of more than 1,000 lawyers.
Jithin 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.
Jithin joins SAM from K&S Partners, where he spent over seven years leading litigation strategy and case management in high-value contentious matters.
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.
Jithin holds an LL.B. from Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune, and a B.A. (Hons) in Economics from the University of Delhi. He was enrolled with the Bar Council of Delhi in 2014.
Commenting on the appointment, Managing Partners Pallavi Shroff and Akshay Chudasama said in a joint statement:
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“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.”