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Announcing 1st National Policy Brief Competition on Intellectual Property & Innovation 2025 by SpicyIP and CIPAM, DPIIT – SpicyIP
Announcing 1st National Policy Brief Competition on Intellectual Property & Innovation 2025 by SpicyIP and CIPAM, DPIIT – SpicyIP
Kickstarting November with some good news for young IP policy enthusiasts, we are elated to announce the 1st National Policy Brief Competition on Intellectual Property & Innovation 2025! This e…
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SpicyIP Tidbit: Analysing the Mankind Pharma Order through the lens of the Modi Pharma Case on the ‘Family of Marks Doctrine’ – SpicyIP
SpicyIP Tidbit: Analysing the Mankind Pharma Order through the lens of the Modi Pharma Case on the ‘Family of Marks Doctrine’ – SpicyIP
Image from here [This post is authored by Bhavya Gupta. Bhavya is a third year BA. LLB student at the National Law School of India University, Bangalore. Her academic and professional interests lie…
The SciHub Saga! Miles to Go While We Sleep
The SciHub Saga! Miles to Go While We Sleep
Image generated via ChatGPT The Delhi High Court, on 19th August, decided to block access to Sci-Hub and Sci-Net, two prominent online shadow libraries. Bharathwaj, in a short post, has provided a …
Notes From Doctoral Diary: TACIP, Turku (20 – 21 August 2025) – SpicyIP
Notes From Doctoral Diary: TACIP, Turku (20 – 21 August 2025) – SpicyIP
[SpicyIP Tidbit] From Travel to Trouble: The Yatra Online vs. Mach Conferences Tussle – SpicyIP
[SpicyIP Tidbit] From Travel to Trouble: The Yatra Online vs. Mach Conferences Tussle – SpicyIP
[SpicyIP Tidbit] A Heavy Dose of Litigation: Novo Nordisk sees Litigation from Natco over Semaglutide – SpicyIP
[SpicyIP Tidbit] A Heavy Dose of Litigation: Novo Nordisk sees Litigation from Natco over Semaglutide – SpicyIP
Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy (semaglutide) continues to trigger a complex litigation landscape in India. The Danish innovator already has two civil suits pending against Dr. R…
Figuring Out the Correct CRI Guidelines by Looking at Google LLC v The Controller of Patents – SpicyIP
Figuring Out the Correct CRI Guidelines by Looking at Google LLC v The Controller of Patents – SpicyIP
The Calcutta High Court recently upheld the Controller’s rejection of a patent application based on the old 2017 CRI Guidelines. In examining the order, Shailraj Jhalnia writes about the natu…
Pride & Prejudice: The Supreme Court’s Sobering Take on Post-Sale Confusion
Pride & Prejudice: The Supreme Court’s Sobering Take on Post-Sale Confusion
Copyright Ma(r)ximalism! – SpicyIP
Copyright Ma(r)ximalism! – SpicyIP
On the Pen Losing Its Might: Contemplating the Digital News Industry’s Fate in Light of ANI v OpenAI – SpicyIP
On the Pen Losing Its Might: Contemplating the Digital News Industry’s Fate in Light of ANI v OpenAI – SpicyIP
SpicyIP Weekly Review (August 18 – August 24) – SpicyIP
SpicyIP Weekly Review (August 18 – August 24) – SpicyIP
Starting off the week with a huge development – Delhi HC orders Sci-Hub to be completely blocked in India! When is ‘Imminent Infringement’ imminent? A post on the question of imminent i…
Can Purely Religious Terms be Trademarked? The Curious Case of ‘Shree Jagannath Dham’ – SpicyIP
Can Purely Religious Terms be Trademarked? The Curious Case of ‘Shree Jagannath Dham’ – SpicyIP
On the recent controversy concerning the name of the newly inaugurated Jagannath Dham temple in Digha and reports of Shree Jagannath Temple Managing Committee (“SJTMC”) seeking to protect terms lik…
Bodhisattva v. Mayo: The DHC’s take on Trademark Infringement and the Missing Injunction Tests – SpicyIP
Bodhisattva v. Mayo: The DHC’s take on Trademark Infringement and the Missing Injunction Tests – SpicyIP
Breaking down the DHC DB decision in Bodhisattva Charitable Trust And Ors v Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, on prior use and registration of a trademark, Srishti Gaur explains w…
Sci-Hub now Completely Blocked in India! – SpicyIP
Sci-Hub now Completely Blocked in India! – SpicyIP
Image from here, screenshot taken before the website was taken down via Court order As readers of this blog know, the story of Sci-Hub, Libgen and other shadow libraries is a never-ending tale that…
Domain Name Ring-Fencing: Evaluation of Madras HC’s new pre-emptive twist to dynamic injunctions – SpicyIP
Domain Name Ring-Fencing: Evaluation of Madras HC’s new pre-emptive twist to dynamic injunctions – SpicyIP
Imminent Infringement: How far can you go? – SpicyIP
Imminent Infringement: How far can you go? – SpicyIP
Be warned, Long post ahead! The Court of Appeal (COA) of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) in Boehringer Ingelheim v. Zentiva (Boehringer Ingelheim) on 13th August 2025, issued an order addressing the…
SpicyIP Weekly Review (August 11 – August 17) – SpicyIP
SpicyIP Weekly Review (August 11 – August 17) – SpicyIP
A patent and litigation update on the anti-diabetic medication Semaglutide, the how’s and why’s of an interview in the context of IP research, and the copyright history of the Indian na…
Bench and Bot – The Kerala HC’s AI Guidelines and the Bigger Judicial Puzzle – SpicyIP
Bench and Bot – The Kerala HC’s AI Guidelines and the Bigger Judicial Puzzle – SpicyIP
On the Kerala High Court publishing its “Policy Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools in District Judiciary“, Shailraj Jhalnia discusses the judicial use of AI in different jurisdictions a…
Gauging the ‘Weight’ of the Matter: Here’s Your Latest Patent and Litigation Update on Semaglutide – SpicyIP
Gauging the ‘Weight’ of the Matter: Here’s Your Latest Patent and Litigation Update on Semaglutide – SpicyIP
From the Archives: A Telling Tale of Copyright Over the Indian National Anthem, Jana Gana Mana
From the Archives: A Telling Tale of Copyright Over the Indian National Anthem, Jana Gana Mana
Methodological Reflections: The “How” of doing Interviews in IP legal Research – SpicyIP
Methodological Reflections: The “How” of doing Interviews in IP legal Research – SpicyIP
SpicyIP Weekly Review (August 04 – August 10)
SpicyIP Weekly Review (August 04 – August 10)
Similar Isn’t Identical? How the Roche v. Zydus Judgment Interprets Section 104A
Similar Isn’t Identical? How the Roche v. Zydus Judgment Interprets Section 104A
Webinar on Breaking Barriers to SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy) Treatment (August 8)
Webinar on Breaking Barriers to SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy) Treatment (August 8)
The “Mc”Monopoly: Is McDonald’s Building a Trademark Empire on a Single Prefix?
The “Mc”Monopoly: Is McDonald’s Building a Trademark Empire on a Single Prefix?
Too Common to Claim? Rethinking Trademark Boundaries in Colour Protection
Too Common to Claim? Rethinking Trademark Boundaries in Colour Protection
SpicyIP Weekly Review (July 28 – August 03)
SpicyIP Weekly Review (July 28 – August 03)
SpicyIP Tidbit: “GLC Law and Lore” – Justice Gautam Patel’s Powerful Call
SpicyIP Tidbit: “GLC Law and Lore” – Justice Gautam Patel’s Powerful Call
What do you intend? Section 3(b) and the “intent” principle
What do you intend? Section 3(b) and the “intent” principle
Event Report of the Inaugural SpicyIP Summer School!
Event Report of the Inaugural SpicyIP Summer School!
Seeing Red, Silencing Truth: The Theft and Caste-Washing of ‘Sevvarali Poocharam’
Seeing Red, Silencing Truth: The Theft and Caste-Washing of ‘Sevvarali Poocharam’
SpicyIP Tidbit: No Work, No Relief? Re-examining the Non-Working of Patents as a Ground to Deny an ad Interim Injunction
SpicyIP Tidbit: No Work, No Relief? Re-examining the Non-Working of Patents as a Ground to Deny an ad Interim Injunction
Holes in Reasoning? How the Judgement in Crocs v Bata Might be Misunderstood
Holes in Reasoning? How the Judgement in Crocs v Bata Might be Misunderstood
The Knowledge Gap in Action: Newgen v. VCare and the Realities of Modern Contracting
The Knowledge Gap in Action: Newgen v. VCare and the Realities of Modern Contracting
Suitcases v Shoes: Who Really Owns Carlton?
Suitcases v Shoes: Who Really Owns Carlton?
What the India–UK Free Trade Agreement Means for GRATK Protection: A Missed Opportunity?
What the India–UK Free Trade Agreement Means for GRATK Protection: A Missed Opportunity?
Device Found, but Not a Case of Patent Infringement: Examining the Order in Conqueror Innovations v Xiaomi
Device Found, but Not a Case of Patent Infringement: Examining the Order in Conqueror Innovations v Xiaomi
A Quick Look at the Draft Patent Rules 2025: What’s New(and Old)?
A Quick Look at the Draft Patent Rules 2025: What’s New(and Old)?
India-UK Trade Agreement: Impact on IP and Public Health
India-UK Trade Agreement: Impact on IP and Public Health
E.R. Squibb v. Zydus: Why the Delhi HC’s Take on Biosimilars May Set a Dangerous Precedent
E.R. Squibb v. Zydus: Why the Delhi HC’s Take on Biosimilars May Set a Dangerous Precedent
Navigating Patent Amendments: Key Insights from Two High Court Judgments
Navigating Patent Amendments: Key Insights from Two High Court Judgments
Delhi High Court's Ruling on SEP Deposits: A Balanced Approach
Delhi High Court's Ruling on SEP Deposits: A Balanced Approach
Keeping Up with The (GM) Crops: Comments and Caveats on the GEAC’s Punjab GM Crop Trials
Keeping Up with The (GM) Crops: Comments and Caveats on the GEAC’s Punjab GM Crop Trials
Analyzing the WHO Pandemic Treaty: A Step Beyond Doha
Analyzing the WHO Pandemic Treaty: A Step Beyond Doha
Delhi High Court Stays Amazon v. Lifestyle Judgment on Liability
Delhi High Court Stays Amazon v. Lifestyle Judgment on Liability
SpicyIP Weekly Review (July 7 – July 13)
SpicyIP Weekly Review (July 7 – July 13)
Trademark Restorations: Understanding Legal Risks and Challenges
Trademark Restorations: Understanding Legal Risks and Challenges
Parody vs. Satire: Analyzing Fair Use in India and the US
Parody vs. Satire: Analyzing Fair Use in India and the US
Budweiser's One-Second Ads: A Legal Examination of Copyright
Budweiser's One-Second Ads: A Legal Examination of Copyright
Crocs Ruling: Misinterpreting Design vs Trade Dress Rights
Crocs Ruling: Misinterpreting Design vs Trade Dress Rights
Delhi HC Mandates ₹290 Crore Interim Security in Patent Case
Delhi HC Mandates ₹290 Crore Interim Security in Patent Case
Yamaha v. Trademark Registrar: Key Takeaways from the BHC Ruling
Yamaha v. Trademark Registrar: Key Takeaways from the BHC Ruling
U.S.-India FTA Webinar: Access to Medicines Explained
U.S.-India FTA Webinar: Access to Medicines Explained
SpicyIP Weekly Review (June 30 – July 6)
SpicyIP Weekly Review (June 30 – July 6)
The Devil Wears Kolhapuri or Prada? Understanding GI Law, Cultural Appropriation & More
The Devil Wears Kolhapuri or Prada? Understanding GI Law, Cultural Appropriation & More
Understanding the Bhagwan Birsa Munda Prize for Sickle Cell Innovation
Understanding the Bhagwan Birsa Munda Prize for Sickle Cell Innovation
Market Dilution and Copyright: Insights from Recent US Cases
Market Dilution and Copyright: Insights from Recent US Cases
Navigating the Generative AI and Copyright Debate: Key Court Rulings
Navigating the Generative AI and Copyright Debate: Key Court Rulings
[Part II] – New Performance metrics might be in place in the IPO!
[Part II] – New Performance metrics might be in place in the IPO!
[Part I] – New Performance metrics might be in place in the IPO!
[Part I] – New Performance metrics might be in place in the IPO!
Not “Well-Known” Enough? What the Bombay HC’s Decision On TikTok Tells Us About Well-Known Marks
Not “Well-Known” Enough? What the Bombay HC’s Decision On TikTok Tells Us About Well-Known Marks
Dark Patterns in the Spotlight as CCPA Pushes for Platform Accountability
Dark Patterns in the Spotlight as CCPA Pushes for Platform Accountability
Delhi High Court Ruling: Impact on Pharma Innovation and Patents
Delhi High Court Ruling: Impact on Pharma Innovation and Patents
Walking on ‘Thin’ Ice: DHC Domestically Injuncts Reddy’s from Selling Novo Nordisk’s Weightloss Drug
Walking on ‘Thin’ Ice: DHC Domestically Injuncts Reddy’s from Selling Novo Nordisk’s Weightloss Drug
Delhi HC Judgement: IndiaMART's Safe Harbour in Trademark Case
Delhi HC Judgement: IndiaMART's Safe Harbour in Trademark Case
Delhi High Court Ruling: No Royalty for AWS Cloud Payments
Delhi High Court Ruling: No Royalty for AWS Cloud Payments
Examining Delhi HC's Rulings on Personality Rights Concerns
Examining Delhi HC's Rulings on Personality Rights Concerns
WHO Pandemic Agreement: A Step Towards Equitable Health
WHO Pandemic Agreement: A Step Towards Equitable Health
The Summer of the Superlative Injunction
The Summer of the Superlative Injunction
Mandatory Online Payment for Copyright Licenses: Key Insights
Mandatory Online Payment for Copyright Licenses: Key Insights
Supreme Court to Decide Patent Controller Appointment Dispute
Supreme Court to Decide Patent Controller Appointment Dispute
Shifting AI Licensing Burdens: A New Framework for India
Shifting AI Licensing Burdens: A New Framework for India
Finally, Relief for Refurbishers! Softening Stance of DHC
Finally, Relief for Refurbishers! Softening Stance of DHC
SpicyIP Tidbit: Constitutional Challenge to Rule 29(4), Copyright Rules Rejected by the SC
SpicyIP Tidbit: Constitutional Challenge to Rule 29(4), Copyright Rules Rejected by the SC
Understanding Opt-Out Mechanisms in Copyright: A Deep Dive
Understanding Opt-Out Mechanisms in Copyright: A Deep Dive
Navigating the Opt-Out Debate in AI and Copyright Law
Navigating the Opt-Out Debate in AI and Copyright Law
Copyright Strikes? ANI-time! Disappearing Free Speech in the Copyright and Broadcasting World
Copyright Strikes? ANI-time! Disappearing Free Speech in the Copyright and Broadcasting World
ANI v. OpenAI: The Complexities of Copyright and Storage
ANI v. OpenAI: The Complexities of Copyright and Storage
ANI v. OpenAI: Navigating Copyright Law in AI Context
ANI v. OpenAI: Navigating Copyright Law in AI Context
[Part II] Going Green as a Garnish—A Brief Analyses of Green Trademarks Situation in India and related Ethos
[Part II] Going Green as a Garnish—A Brief Analyses of Green Trademarks Situation in India and related Ethos
Understanding Greenwashing and Trademarks in India
Understanding Greenwashing and Trademarks in India
Delhi HC's Ruling on 'Andaaz Apna Apna' and IP Law Insights
Delhi HC's Ruling on 'Andaaz Apna Apna' and IP Law Insights
Establishing a Biopiracy Watch List: India’s Urgent Need
Establishing a Biopiracy Watch List: India’s Urgent Need
Infringement or Not? DHC Refers Case to Larger Bench to Decide on Actions Against Registered Trademarks
Infringement or Not? DHC Refers Case to Larger Bench to Decide on Actions Against Registered Trademarks
SpicyIP weekly review!
SpicyIP weekly review!
Calcutta HC Upholds Patent Term, Highlights Examination Delays
Calcutta HC Upholds Patent Term, Highlights Examination Delays
Announcing the SpicyIP Summer School!
Announcing the SpicyIP Summer School!
Interim Injunction Granted under PPVFRA!
Interim Injunction Granted under PPVFRA!
Delhi High Court Ruling on Copyright Licensing Fees Explained
Delhi High Court Ruling on Copyright Licensing Fees Explained
IP Rights at Risk: Delhi High Court's Landmark Rulings
IP Rights at Risk: Delhi High Court's Landmark Rulings
The Indian concept of ‘derivative works’: Reframing issues in ANI v OpenAI
The Indian concept of ‘derivative works’: Reframing issues in ANI v OpenAI
Delhi HC Rules on RCB v. Uber: Trademark Disparagement Case
Delhi HC Rules on RCB v. Uber: Trademark Disparagement Case
Understanding the Controversy of 'Operation Sindoor' Trademark
Understanding the Controversy of 'Operation Sindoor' Trademark
ITC vs Controller of Patents: A missed opportunity in clarifying Section 3(b)
ITC vs Controller of Patents: A missed opportunity in clarifying Section 3(b)
BCCI Faces Trademark Dispute Over AI Dog Named 'Champak'
BCCI Faces Trademark Dispute Over AI Dog Named 'Champak'
Cricket Meets Copyright: The Grade Cricketer Podcast Dispute
Cricket Meets Copyright: The Grade Cricketer Podcast Dispute
Revised Guidelines on Similar Biologics: Stakeholder Comments Invited
Revised Guidelines on Similar Biologics: Stakeholder Comments Invited
Understanding Fragmentation in India's Software Patents
Understanding Fragmentation in India's Software Patents
SpicyIP Weekly Review (April 28 – May 4)
SpicyIP Weekly Review (April 28 – May 4)
Dagar v. A R Rahman Controversy: Is the Law Out of Tune with Indian Classical Music?
Dagar v. A R Rahman Controversy: Is the Law Out of Tune with Indian Classical Music?
Why Should the U.S. Have All the Fun? India Must Consider Publishing a Biopiracy Watch List
Why Should the U.S. Have All the Fun? India Must Consider Publishing a Biopiracy Watch List
Assessing the Cryogas Judgment from the lens of Section 52(1)(w)
Assessing the Cryogas Judgment from the lens of Section 52(1)(w)
SpicyIP Weekly Review (April 21 – April 27)
SpicyIP Weekly Review (April 21 – April 27)
Strengthening Innovation: Kerala’s Vision for IPR and TK
Strengthening Innovation: Kerala’s Vision for IPR and TK
Analysing the Results of Patent Agent Exam 2025
Analysing the Results of Patent Agent Exam 2025
SpicyIP Tidbit: Beyond Abstract Ideas: Understanding Process Patentability for a Progressive Innovation Ecosystem
SpicyIP Tidbit: Beyond Abstract Ideas: Understanding Process Patentability for a Progressive Innovation Ecosystem
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