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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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The recent DPIIT Committee Report on GenAI and Copyright proposes a unique system of giving a blanket-license to all copyrighted content, to GenAI companies to train on, for a royalty share of their revenues. (1/3)
December 25, 2025 at 3:58 AM
The recent DPIIT Committee Report on GenAI and Copyright proposes a unique system of giving a blanket-license to all copyrighted content, to GenAI companies to train on, for a royalty share of their revenues. (1/3)
The Delhi High Court’s refusal to re-block Dynamite News’ YouTube channel exposes the litigation strategy prevalent against digital news platforms. Analysing the decision, Md. Thahir Sulaiman assesses the limits of asserting copyright and trademark claims through a (1/2)
December 24, 2025 at 11:05 AM
The Delhi High Court’s refusal to re-block Dynamite News’ YouTube channel exposes the litigation strategy prevalent against digital news platforms. Analysing the decision, Md. Thahir Sulaiman assesses the limits of asserting copyright and trademark claims through a (1/2)
The Delhi High Court’s decision in Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. v. Mohalla Tech Pvt. Ltd. revisits the perennial question of territorial jurisdiction in online copyright infringement suits. (1/2)
December 24, 2025 at 7:02 AM
The Delhi High Court’s decision in Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. v. Mohalla Tech Pvt. Ltd. revisits the perennial question of territorial jurisdiction in online copyright infringement suits. (1/2)
Can courts grant interim relief even when material facts have been suppressed? In Mandeep Singh v. Shabir Momin, the Delhi High Court answered in the affirmative, granting interim relief despite suppression, while imposing ₹20 lakh in costs. (1/2)
December 24, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Can courts grant interim relief even when material facts have been suppressed? In Mandeep Singh v. Shabir Momin, the Delhi High Court answered in the affirmative, granting interim relief despite suppression, while imposing ₹20 lakh in costs. (1/2)
The Madras High Court’s decision in Softgel Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. v. Pfizer Inc. revisits the limits of cross-border judicial cooperation in patent litigation. Tharun Tomy analyses the Division Bench judgement and notes that the ruling draws a clear line... (1/2)
December 23, 2025 at 8:44 AM
The Madras High Court’s decision in Softgel Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. v. Pfizer Inc. revisits the limits of cross-border judicial cooperation in patent litigation. Tharun Tomy analyses the Division Bench judgement and notes that the ruling draws a clear line... (1/2)
As 2024 winds down, we’re back with our Bell of the Week — and this time, we’re spotlighting Prashant Iyengar, founder of OriginalFake, Lecturer at Columbia University, and the mind behind OpenJudis, one of India’s earliest free legal databases. (1/3)
December 22, 2025 at 8:52 AM
As 2024 winds down, we’re back with our Bell of the Week — and this time, we’re spotlighting Prashant Iyengar, founder of OriginalFake, Lecturer at Columbia University, and the mind behind OpenJudis, one of India’s earliest free legal databases. (1/3)
SpicyIP Weekly Review (December 15-December 21)
From unpacking the ‘laconic’ order of the IPO in Tapas Chatterjee, to the resurfacing of data exclusivity debates amidst the India–US FTA talks, and flagging trade secret concerns in the Sanchar Saathi application (1/2).
From unpacking the ‘laconic’ order of the IPO in Tapas Chatterjee, to the resurfacing of data exclusivity debates amidst the India–US FTA talks, and flagging trade secret concerns in the Sanchar Saathi application (1/2).
December 22, 2025 at 8:38 AM
SpicyIP Weekly Review (December 15-December 21)
From unpacking the ‘laconic’ order of the IPO in Tapas Chatterjee, to the resurfacing of data exclusivity debates amidst the India–US FTA talks, and flagging trade secret concerns in the Sanchar Saathi application (1/2).
From unpacking the ‘laconic’ order of the IPO in Tapas Chatterjee, to the resurfacing of data exclusivity debates amidst the India–US FTA talks, and flagging trade secret concerns in the Sanchar Saathi application (1/2).
The clock is ticking for the written submissions for the 1st National Policy Brief Competition on Intellectual Property & Innovation 2025. With enthusiastic registration of over 140 teams across the country, the competition has seen a strong and encouraging response so far. (1/2)
December 19, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The clock is ticking for the written submissions for the 1st National Policy Brief Competition on Intellectual Property & Innovation 2025. With enthusiastic registration of over 140 teams across the country, the competition has seen a strong and encouraging response so far. (1/2)
When Orders don’t Speak: Analysing Tapas Chatterjee vs Controller
A DB of the DHC in Tapas Chatterjee vs. Controller has issued a detailed order setting aside the order of the Controller and the Single Bench, while also criticizing the IPO for issuing a 'laconic' order. (1/3)
A DB of the DHC in Tapas Chatterjee vs. Controller has issued a detailed order setting aside the order of the Controller and the Single Bench, while also criticizing the IPO for issuing a 'laconic' order. (1/3)
December 18, 2025 at 4:43 AM
When Orders don’t Speak: Analysing Tapas Chatterjee vs Controller
A DB of the DHC in Tapas Chatterjee vs. Controller has issued a detailed order setting aside the order of the Controller and the Single Bench, while also criticizing the IPO for issuing a 'laconic' order. (1/3)
A DB of the DHC in Tapas Chatterjee vs. Controller has issued a detailed order setting aside the order of the Controller and the Single Bench, while also criticizing the IPO for issuing a 'laconic' order. (1/3)
Part II- Disentangling Infringement and Disclosure in Novo: Should we continue to Celebrate Novartis?
Continuing the discussion on Novo Nordisk v. Dr. Reddy, Yogesh Byadwal shifts the focus to Prior claiming, in part 2 of the post. (1/2)
Continuing the discussion on Novo Nordisk v. Dr. Reddy, Yogesh Byadwal shifts the focus to Prior claiming, in part 2 of the post. (1/2)
December 17, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Part II- Disentangling Infringement and Disclosure in Novo: Should we continue to Celebrate Novartis?
Continuing the discussion on Novo Nordisk v. Dr. Reddy, Yogesh Byadwal shifts the focus to Prior claiming, in part 2 of the post. (1/2)
Continuing the discussion on Novo Nordisk v. Dr. Reddy, Yogesh Byadwal shifts the focus to Prior claiming, in part 2 of the post. (1/2)
Data Exclusivity Debate Resurfaces Amidst US-FTA Talks, Evidence Still Missing
Amidst US-FTA talks and a CDSCO notice inviting comments, data exclusivity (DE) is back in news. As has been the case before, evidence backing a DE regime is nowhere to be seen. (1/3)
Amidst US-FTA talks and a CDSCO notice inviting comments, data exclusivity (DE) is back in news. As has been the case before, evidence backing a DE regime is nowhere to be seen. (1/3)
December 16, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Data Exclusivity Debate Resurfaces Amidst US-FTA Talks, Evidence Still Missing
Amidst US-FTA talks and a CDSCO notice inviting comments, data exclusivity (DE) is back in news. As has been the case before, evidence backing a DE regime is nowhere to be seen. (1/3)
Amidst US-FTA talks and a CDSCO notice inviting comments, data exclusivity (DE) is back in news. As has been the case before, evidence backing a DE regime is nowhere to be seen. (1/3)
Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed the petition of Siddiqua Begum, daughter of Shah Bano Begum, to stop the release of the film ‘Haq’. Explaining the order, Vasundra Koul argues that this creates a faulty hierarchy of protection based on one’s fame.
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The Fault in Our Fame – MP High Court Upholds the Release of ‘Haq’
Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed the petition of Siddiqua Begum, daughter of Shah Bano Begum, to stop the release of the film ‘Haq’. Explaining the order, Vasundra Koul argues th…
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December 16, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed the petition of Siddiqua Begum, daughter of Shah Bano Begum, to stop the release of the film ‘Haq’. Explaining the order, Vasundra Koul argues that this creates a faulty hierarchy of protection based on one’s fame.
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The Sanchar Saathi application has largely been analysed as a privacy issue. However, as Anjali Tripathi argues in this entry for the SpicyIP–jhana Blogpost Writing Competition, it raises a more serious and underexplored concern—one that could directly threaten... (1/2)
December 16, 2025 at 8:32 AM
The Sanchar Saathi application has largely been analysed as a privacy issue. However, as Anjali Tripathi argues in this entry for the SpicyIP–jhana Blogpost Writing Competition, it raises a more serious and underexplored concern—one that could directly threaten... (1/2)
In the 11th episode of the ongoing Summer School series, Sonisha Srinivasan speaks with Mr. Ashwani Balayan, Partner at ALG India Law Offices LLP about his journey from engineering to law, the importance of technical knowledge in patent prosecution,... (1/2)
December 16, 2025 at 4:44 AM
In the 11th episode of the ongoing Summer School series, Sonisha Srinivasan speaks with Mr. Ashwani Balayan, Partner at ALG India Law Offices LLP about his journey from engineering to law, the importance of technical knowledge in patent prosecution,... (1/2)
The SpicyIP Podcast Episode 10 with Sheja Ehtesham is now live on our YouTube channel. Deadline for the 1st National Policy Brief Competition by SpicyIP and CIPAM, DPIIT has been extended to 21st December, 2025. Why we should stop using the word ‘technical’ when we talk about Section 3(k)? (1/2)
December 15, 2025 at 10:41 AM
The SpicyIP Podcast Episode 10 with Sheja Ehtesham is now live on our YouTube channel. Deadline for the 1st National Policy Brief Competition by SpicyIP and CIPAM, DPIIT has been extended to 21st December, 2025. Why we should stop using the word ‘technical’ when we talk about Section 3(k)? (1/2)
Some Bells quietly reshape how IP works. This week, Gaurangi Kapoor spotlights the GNU General Public License (GPL), a licence that challenged the idea that software should be owned and locked up, and helped lay the foundations for the free and open-source software movement. (1/3)
December 15, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Some Bells quietly reshape how IP works. This week, Gaurangi Kapoor spotlights the GNU General Public License (GPL), a licence that challenged the idea that software should be owned and locked up, and helped lay the foundations for the free and open-source software movement. (1/3)
It is time we stop using the word 'technical' when thinking or writing about Sec. 3(k). The various technical tests have only confused rather than clarified the situation. Once you stop using the word 'technical' and the associated technicalism, (1/3)
December 15, 2025 at 6:27 AM
It is time we stop using the word 'technical' when thinking or writing about Sec. 3(k). The various technical tests have only confused rather than clarified the situation. Once you stop using the word 'technical' and the associated technicalism, (1/3)
NLU Jodhpur’s Journal of Intellectual Property Studies is inviting original, unpublished manuscripts for publication for its upcoming issue (Volume X, Issue I). The last date for submissions is January 25, 2026. (1/2)
December 15, 2025 at 6:23 AM
NLU Jodhpur’s Journal of Intellectual Property Studies is inviting original, unpublished manuscripts for publication for its upcoming issue (Volume X, Issue I). The last date for submissions is January 25, 2026. (1/2)
Responding to Roberto Dini’s recent piece suggesting that all AI inventions are ab initio obvious because they are reproducible for an AI-enabled Person Of Ordinary Skill In The Art (POSITA), (1/2)
December 12, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Responding to Roberto Dini’s recent piece suggesting that all AI inventions are ab initio obvious because they are reproducible for an AI-enabled Person Of Ordinary Skill In The Art (POSITA), (1/2)
A DB of the Karnataka HC overturned the Single bench's ruling in the Yezdi trademark controversy. The case revolved around the dispute between Boman R Irani and the official liquidator of Ideal Jawa Ltd. over ownership of the trademarks pertaining to the legendary bike. (1/2)
December 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
A DB of the Karnataka HC overturned the Single bench's ruling in the Yezdi trademark controversy. The case revolved around the dispute between Boman R Irani and the official liquidator of Ideal Jawa Ltd. over ownership of the trademarks pertaining to the legendary bike. (1/2)
Recently, a DHC Division Bench allowed a Moradabad-based restaurant to continue using Gulshan-e-Karim, subject to a mandatory disclaimer stating that the establishment had no connection with New Delhi’s Karims restaurant chain. (1/2)
December 11, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Recently, a DHC Division Bench allowed a Moradabad-based restaurant to continue using Gulshan-e-Karim, subject to a mandatory disclaimer stating that the establishment had no connection with New Delhi’s Karims restaurant chain. (1/2)
With requests for extensions coming in, we’ve decided to extend the deadline for the 1st National Policy Brief Competition on Intellectual Property & Innovation 2025 by SpicyIP and CIPAM, DPIIT. The new deadline is 21st December, 2025 (11:59 pm IST). (1/2)
December 10, 2025 at 12:11 PM
With requests for extensions coming in, we’ve decided to extend the deadline for the 1st National Policy Brief Competition on Intellectual Property & Innovation 2025 by SpicyIP and CIPAM, DPIIT. The new deadline is 21st December, 2025 (11:59 pm IST). (1/2)
In the 10th episode of the SpicyIP Podcast – Summer School Edition, Sonisha Srinivasan speaks with Ms. Sheja Ehtesham, Managing Partner at ALG India Law Offices LLP and a leading expert in Intellectual Property. (1/3)
December 10, 2025 at 7:39 AM
In the 10th episode of the SpicyIP Podcast – Summer School Edition, Sonisha Srinivasan speaks with Ms. Sheja Ehtesham, Managing Partner at ALG India Law Offices LLP and a leading expert in Intellectual Property. (1/3)
The Pranava Institute invites applications for its Youth for Tech Futures (YTF) Fellowship 2026! The last date for application is December 15. For more details, read their call for applications below.
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Applications open for Youth for Tech Futures (YTF) Fellowship 2026! [Apply by December 15, 2025]
The Pranava Institute invites applications for its Youth for Tech Futures (YTF) Fellowship 2026! The fellowship will bring together a select cohort of ten research fellows (aged 18-27) to lead orig…
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December 8, 2025 at 11:27 AM
The Pranava Institute invites applications for its Youth for Tech Futures (YTF) Fellowship 2026! The last date for application is December 15. For more details, read their call for applications below.
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[Sponsored] Vacancy at Ira Law, New Delhi (Apply by December 15, 2025)
Ira Law, New Delhi, is looking to hire a Patent Agent for their firm. The last date to apply is December 15, 2025. For more details, please read their announcement below.
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Ira Law, New Delhi, is looking to hire a Patent Agent for their firm. The last date to apply is December 15, 2025. For more details, please read their announcement below.
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[Sponsored] Vacancy at Ira Law, New Delhi (Apply by December 15, 2025)
Ira Law, New Delhi, is looking to hire a Patent Agent for their firm. The last date to apply is December 15, 2025. For more details, please read their announcement below. [Sponsored] Vacancy at Ira…
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December 8, 2025 at 11:21 AM
[Sponsored] Vacancy at Ira Law, New Delhi (Apply by December 15, 2025)
Ira Law, New Delhi, is looking to hire a Patent Agent for their firm. The last date to apply is December 15, 2025. For more details, please read their announcement below.
spicyip.com/2025/12/spon...
Ira Law, New Delhi, is looking to hire a Patent Agent for their firm. The last date to apply is December 15, 2025. For more details, please read their announcement below.
spicyip.com/2025/12/spon...