🌐 The Global Courtroom Dilemma

🌟 Picture this: You're running a small craft business from home, your website is visible worldwide, but you only sell locally. Suddenly, you get a trademark violation notice from a court halfway across the globe. Can they really do that? Welcome to the complex world of cyber jurisdiction!

💡 What You'll Discover:

• 🔍 The famous "sliding scale test" that changed how courts view websites
• ⚖️ Why simply having a website visible somewhere doesn't mean you can be sued there
• 🎯 The crucial concept of "purposeful availment" - and how to prove it
• 🌍 How Indian courts learned from global practices to protect online businesses

🚀 Real Cases Discussed:

• 💎 Zippo MFG CEO vs Zippo.com Inc - The American case that created the three-tier website classification system
• ⭐ Baniontree Holding vs A. Mrli Krishna Reddy - The Delhi High Court decision that revolutionized Indian cyber jurisdiction
• 🏛️ Casio India - The earlier, more liberal approach that got overturned
• ⚡ Neogen Corp and Toys R Us cases - How intent became more important than website interactivity

🛡️ Practical Protection Tips:

• 📱 Passive vs Active vs Interactive websites - which category protects you?
• 🎯 How to avoid "purposeful availment" accusations
• ⚖️ What evidence courts actually look for in jurisdiction battles

🎙️ Whether you're running an online business or just curious about digital law, this episode demystifies when and where you can be held legally accountable in our borderless internet world!