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amendments, it has been quite a year for IP in India.
A huge shoutout to our reader for continuing to engage with our posts and constantly encouraging us. Wish you all a very happy and healthy year ahead! ✨ (3/3)
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A huge shoutout to our reader for continuing to engage with our posts and constantly encouraging us. Wish you all a very happy and healthy year ahead! ✨ (3/3)
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Comments to the DPIIT on their GenAI – Copyright Working Paper 1
Yesterday, four of our bloggers submitted their formal comments on the DPIIT's proposed "One Nation One License One Payment" framework for GenAI and Copyright. (1/3)
Yesterday, four of our bloggers submitted their formal comments on the DPIIT's proposed "One Nation One License One Payment" framework for GenAI and Copyright. (1/3)
February 6, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Comments to the DPIIT on their GenAI – Copyright Working Paper 1
Yesterday, four of our bloggers submitted their formal comments on the DPIIT's proposed "One Nation One License One Payment" framework for GenAI and Copyright. (1/3)
Yesterday, four of our bloggers submitted their formal comments on the DPIIT's proposed "One Nation One License One Payment" framework for GenAI and Copyright. (1/3)
This week’s roundup brings together a fresh set of opportunities and a reflective Bell of the Week.
Our Bell this time is RiP! A Remix Manifesto, a documentary that continues to provoke questions about creativity, ownership, and what it really means to build on culture. (1/3)
Our Bell this time is RiP! A Remix Manifesto, a documentary that continues to provoke questions about creativity, ownership, and what it really means to build on culture. (1/3)
February 3, 2026 at 5:27 AM
This week’s roundup brings together a fresh set of opportunities and a reflective Bell of the Week.
Our Bell this time is RiP! A Remix Manifesto, a documentary that continues to provoke questions about creativity, ownership, and what it really means to build on culture. (1/3)
Our Bell this time is RiP! A Remix Manifesto, a documentary that continues to provoke questions about creativity, ownership, and what it really means to build on culture. (1/3)
Entering February by announcing the second edition of the SpicyIP Summer School in 2026! A three part book review of “Intellectual Property Debates in South Asia“, edited by Dr. Pratyush Nath Upreti. (1/2)
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SpicyIP Weekly Review (January 26 – February 1)
Entering February by announcing the second edition of the SpicyIP Summer School in 2026! A three part book review of “Intellectual Property Debates in South Asia“, edited by Dr. Pratyush Nath Upret…
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February 2, 2026 at 7:26 AM
Entering February by announcing the second edition of the SpicyIP Summer School in 2026! A three part book review of “Intellectual Property Debates in South Asia“, edited by Dr. Pratyush Nath Upreti. (1/2)
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(Part III) Book Review: Intellectual Property Debates in South Asia
Reviewing Part III of the book- “Intellectual Property Debates in South Asia”, edited by Dr. Pratyush Nath Upreti, PhD, Prof. Ishupal Singh Kang engages with how institutions, courts, and practices shape (1/3)
Reviewing Part III of the book- “Intellectual Property Debates in South Asia”, edited by Dr. Pratyush Nath Upreti, PhD, Prof. Ishupal Singh Kang engages with how institutions, courts, and practices shape (1/3)
January 30, 2026 at 11:47 AM
(Part III) Book Review: Intellectual Property Debates in South Asia
Reviewing Part III of the book- “Intellectual Property Debates in South Asia”, edited by Dr. Pratyush Nath Upreti, PhD, Prof. Ishupal Singh Kang engages with how institutions, courts, and practices shape (1/3)
Reviewing Part III of the book- “Intellectual Property Debates in South Asia”, edited by Dr. Pratyush Nath Upreti, PhD, Prof. Ishupal Singh Kang engages with how institutions, courts, and practices shape (1/3)
(Part II) Book Review: Intellectual Property Debates in South Asia
Continuing the discussion on the book- “Intellectual Property Debates in South Asia“, edited by Dr. Pratyush Upreti. Akshat Agrawal reviews part II of the book (1/2)
Continuing the discussion on the book- “Intellectual Property Debates in South Asia“, edited by Dr. Pratyush Upreti. Akshat Agrawal reviews part II of the book (1/2)
January 30, 2026 at 11:45 AM
(Part II) Book Review: Intellectual Property Debates in South Asia
Continuing the discussion on the book- “Intellectual Property Debates in South Asia“, edited by Dr. Pratyush Upreti. Akshat Agrawal reviews part II of the book (1/2)
Continuing the discussion on the book- “Intellectual Property Debates in South Asia“, edited by Dr. Pratyush Upreti. Akshat Agrawal reviews part II of the book (1/2)
(Part I) Book Review: Intellectual Property Debates in South Asia
“Intellectual Property Debates in South Asia“, edited by Dr Pratyush Nath Upreti is a timely and important intervention that brings together scholars from across the region to examine how IP law is shaped (1/6)
“Intellectual Property Debates in South Asia“, edited by Dr Pratyush Nath Upreti is a timely and important intervention that brings together scholars from across the region to examine how IP law is shaped (1/6)
January 30, 2026 at 11:38 AM
(Part I) Book Review: Intellectual Property Debates in South Asia
“Intellectual Property Debates in South Asia“, edited by Dr Pratyush Nath Upreti is a timely and important intervention that brings together scholars from across the region to examine how IP law is shaped (1/6)
“Intellectual Property Debates in South Asia“, edited by Dr Pratyush Nath Upreti is a timely and important intervention that brings together scholars from across the region to examine how IP law is shaped (1/6)
After an incredible inaugural edition, we’re excited to share that the SpicyIP Summer School is back in 2026! If you’re interested in thinking deeply about IP issues beyond textbooks, through enriching conversations, critique, and real-world perspectives, keep an eye out. (1/2)
January 28, 2026 at 8:21 AM
After an incredible inaugural edition, we’re excited to share that the SpicyIP Summer School is back in 2026! If you’re interested in thinking deeply about IP issues beyond textbooks, through enriching conversations, critique, and real-world perspectives, keep an eye out. (1/2)
Entering the final week of January with the announcement of Pre-finalists for 1st National Policy Brief Competition on IP & Innovation! A post on the recent Zydus v. ER Squibb clarifying biosimilarity is not infringement. (1/2)
January 27, 2026 at 5:55 AM
Entering the final week of January with the announcement of Pre-finalists for 1st National Policy Brief Competition on IP & Innovation! A post on the recent Zydus v. ER Squibb clarifying biosimilarity is not infringement. (1/2)
Wishing everyone a very Happy Republic Day.
Our Bell of the Week spotlights the Sustainable Seed Innovations Project, a unique UK–India collaboration that rethinks how intellectual property, indigenous knowledge, and innovation can work for small and marginal farmers. (1/3)
Our Bell of the Week spotlights the Sustainable Seed Innovations Project, a unique UK–India collaboration that rethinks how intellectual property, indigenous knowledge, and innovation can work for small and marginal farmers. (1/3)
January 27, 2026 at 4:42 AM
Wishing everyone a very Happy Republic Day.
Our Bell of the Week spotlights the Sustainable Seed Innovations Project, a unique UK–India collaboration that rethinks how intellectual property, indigenous knowledge, and innovation can work for small and marginal farmers. (1/3)
Our Bell of the Week spotlights the Sustainable Seed Innovations Project, a unique UK–India collaboration that rethinks how intellectual property, indigenous knowledge, and innovation can work for small and marginal farmers. (1/3)
After a rigorous review of several exceptional submissions, we are delighted to announce the results for the 1st Stage of the 1st National Policy Brief Competition on Intellectual Property & Innovation, 2025. (1/3)
January 24, 2026 at 5:20 AM
After a rigorous review of several exceptional submissions, we are delighted to announce the results for the 1st Stage of the 1st National Policy Brief Competition on Intellectual Property & Innovation, 2025. (1/3)
The MHC's recent orders in T. Rangaraj v. Joy Cridzila and Kamal Hassan v. Neeyevidai mark an important shift in India’s personality-rights jurisprudence. Moving away from a reflexive grant of injunctions, the Court appears to tie personality rights to... (1/2)
January 22, 2026 at 9:40 AM
The MHC's recent orders in T. Rangaraj v. Joy Cridzila and Kamal Hassan v. Neeyevidai mark an important shift in India’s personality-rights jurisprudence. Moving away from a reflexive grant of injunctions, the Court appears to tie personality rights to... (1/2)
The recent Zydus v. ER Squibb decision clarifies that mere proof of biosimilarity is not conclusive to prove infringement. Rather, the mapping of the product against the claims of the patent can only be relied upon to decide..(1/2)
January 19, 2026 at 12:52 PM
The recent Zydus v. ER Squibb decision clarifies that mere proof of biosimilarity is not conclusive to prove infringement. Rather, the mapping of the product against the claims of the patent can only be relied upon to decide..(1/2)
As climate change alters the taste, texture, and viability of iconic regional crops, the very idea of terroir is under strain. This raises a pressing legal question: when geography changes, can Geographical Indicators afford to remain static? (1/2)
January 19, 2026 at 12:14 PM
As climate change alters the taste, texture, and viability of iconic regional crops, the very idea of terroir is under strain. This raises a pressing legal question: when geography changes, can Geographical Indicators afford to remain static? (1/2)
This week’s Bells & Whistles brings together reflection, conversation and what’s ahead.
We’re starting with the latest uploads on SpicyIP TV, including the Book Review Symposium on Intellectual Property Debates in South Asia: Law, Development and Practice, offering layered (1/3)
We’re starting with the latest uploads on SpicyIP TV, including the Book Review Symposium on Intellectual Property Debates in South Asia: Law, Development and Practice, offering layered (1/3)
January 19, 2026 at 10:10 AM
This week’s Bells & Whistles brings together reflection, conversation and what’s ahead.
We’re starting with the latest uploads on SpicyIP TV, including the Book Review Symposium on Intellectual Property Debates in South Asia: Law, Development and Practice, offering layered (1/3)
We’re starting with the latest uploads on SpicyIP TV, including the Book Review Symposium on Intellectual Property Debates in South Asia: Law, Development and Practice, offering layered (1/3)
A post critiquing the Bombay HC judgment in Anand Khosla on the arbitrability of IP disputes. Does the DHC’s reaffirmation in Zydus v. Controller that patent examination and pre-grant opposition operate in different parallel raise concerns about natural justice? (1/3)
January 19, 2026 at 7:53 AM
A post critiquing the Bombay HC judgment in Anand Khosla on the arbitrability of IP disputes. Does the DHC’s reaffirmation in Zydus v. Controller that patent examination and pre-grant opposition operate in different parallel raise concerns about natural justice? (1/3)
The Centre for Intellectual Property Rights at the National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi is inviting submissions for the NUALS Intellectual Property Law Review (Vol. VII). Interested authors can send their submissions by March 1, 2026. (1/2)
January 19, 2026 at 7:42 AM
The Centre for Intellectual Property Rights at the National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi is inviting submissions for the NUALS Intellectual Property Law Review (Vol. VII). Interested authors can send their submissions by March 1, 2026. (1/2)
The DHC's decision to stay execution of a damages decree in Pearl Engineering v. Philips raises uneasy questions about when money decrees can be put on hold. Aafreen Saraf argues that by relying on doubts in damages computation, the Court stretches...(1/2)
January 15, 2026 at 10:47 AM
The DHC's decision to stay execution of a damages decree in Pearl Engineering v. Philips raises uneasy questions about when money decrees can be put on hold. Aafreen Saraf argues that by relying on doubts in damages computation, the Court stretches...(1/2)
With the CGPDTM flagging unauthorised online trademark registration services, brand owners may need to rethink how they protect their marks. Tanishka Goswami unpacks the regulatory pushback... (1/2)
January 15, 2026 at 10:42 AM
With the CGPDTM flagging unauthorised online trademark registration services, brand owners may need to rethink how they protect their marks. Tanishka Goswami unpacks the regulatory pushback... (1/2)
Recently, in Nippon v. Controller, the Delhi High Court intervened to rein in an unduly rigid view of proof of right adopted by the Patent Office. Explaining the judgement, Dipti .. examines how the Court dealt with proof of right, employer–employee ownership, (1/2)
January 15, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Recently, in Nippon v. Controller, the Delhi High Court intervened to rein in an unduly rigid view of proof of right adopted by the Patent Office. Explaining the judgement, Dipti .. examines how the Court dealt with proof of right, employer–employee ownership, (1/2)
In Anand Khosla v. Punam Kumari Singh, the BHC quietly retreats from the Apex Court’s settled position on the arbitrability of IP disputes. Analysing the decision, Aditya Bhargava argues that it misapplies the rights in rem/personam distinction while considering (1/2)
January 15, 2026 at 10:23 AM
In Anand Khosla v. Punam Kumari Singh, the BHC quietly retreats from the Apex Court’s settled position on the arbitrability of IP disputes. Analysing the decision, Aditya Bhargava argues that it misapplies the rights in rem/personam distinction while considering (1/2)
In a meaningful upgrade from the IPO: InPASS now shows a dedicated “Granted Patent Specification” PDF, making it far easier to identify final granted claims. While the rollout appears uneven, this is a welcome step towards improving patent legibility and public notice. (1/2)
January 15, 2026 at 10:16 AM
In a meaningful upgrade from the IPO: InPASS now shows a dedicated “Granted Patent Specification” PDF, making it far easier to identify final granted claims. While the rollout appears uneven, this is a welcome step towards improving patent legibility and public notice. (1/2)
DHC’s order in PPL v Passcode Hospitality revisits the fallout of Azure v PPL on PPL’s authority to collect licence fees without copyright society registration. Treating the Supreme Court’s stay on the Azure payment direction as operating only inter se between PPL and Azure (1/2)
January 14, 2026 at 6:32 AM
DHC’s order in PPL v Passcode Hospitality revisits the fallout of Azure v PPL on PPL’s authority to collect licence fees without copyright society registration. Treating the Supreme Court’s stay on the Azure payment direction as operating only inter se between PPL and Azure (1/2)
We are pleased to announce an open-for-all Book Review Symposium on "Intellectual Property Debates in South Asia: Law, Development and Practice (Bloomsbury, 2025)", edited by Dr. Pratyush Nath Upreti, featuring Shama Mahajan, Akshat Agrawal, and Ishupal Singh Kang. (1/4)
January 13, 2026 at 10:25 AM
We are pleased to announce an open-for-all Book Review Symposium on "Intellectual Property Debates in South Asia: Law, Development and Practice (Bloomsbury, 2025)", edited by Dr. Pratyush Nath Upreti, featuring Shama Mahajan, Akshat Agrawal, and Ishupal Singh Kang. (1/4)
How many chances do you really get to appeal a rejected patent? Recent High Court rulings on Letters Patent Appeals suggest the answer may depend on geography as much as law. (1/2)
January 12, 2026 at 12:03 PM
How many chances do you really get to appeal a rejected patent? Recent High Court rulings on Letters Patent Appeals suggest the answer may depend on geography as much as law. (1/2)
In Zydus v. Controller of Patents, the Delhi High Court reaffirmed that patent examination is a self-contained, non-adversarial process, separate from pre-grant opposition. (1/3)
January 12, 2026 at 11:01 AM
In Zydus v. Controller of Patents, the Delhi High Court reaffirmed that patent examination is a self-contained, non-adversarial process, separate from pre-grant opposition. (1/3)