De-Coding Indian Intellectual

Announcing 1st National Policy Brief Competition on Intellectual Property & Innovation 2025 by SpicyIP and CIPAM, DPIIT – SpicyIP

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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

The SciHub Saga! Miles to Go While We Sleep

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] A Heavy Dose of Litigation: Novo Nordisk sees Litigation from Natco over Semaglutide – SpicyIP

Figuring Out the Correct CRI Guidelines by Looking at Google LLC v The Controller of Patents – SpicyIP

Pride & Prejudice: The Supreme Court’s Sobering Take on Post-Sale Confusion

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

SpicyIP Weekly Review (August 18 – August 24) – SpicyIP

Can Purely Religious Terms be Trademarked? The Curious Case of ‘Shree Jagannath Dham’ – SpicyIP

Bodhisattva v. Mayo: The DHC’s take on Trademark Infringement and the Missing Injunction Tests – SpicyIP

Sci-Hub now Completely Blocked in India! – 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

SpicyIP Weekly Review (August 11 – August 17) – SpicyIP

Bench and Bot – The Kerala HC’s AI Guidelines and the Bigger Judicial Puzzle – 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

Methodological Reflections: The “How” of doing Interviews in IP legal Research – SpicyIP

SpicyIP Weekly Review (August 04 – August 10)

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)

The “Mc”Monopoly: Is McDonald’s Building a Trademark Empire on a Single Prefix?

Too Common to Claim? Rethinking Trademark Boundaries in Colour Protection

SpicyIP Weekly Review (July 28 – August 03)

SpicyIP Tidbit: “GLC Law and Lore” – Justice Gautam Patel’s Powerful Call

What do you intend?  Section 3(b) and the “intent” principle

Event Report of the Inaugural SpicyIP Summer School!

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

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

Suitcases v Shoes: Who Really Owns Carlton?

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

A Quick Look at the Draft Patent Rules 2025: What’s New(and Old)?

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

Navigating Patent Amendments: Key Insights from Two High Court Judgments

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

Analyzing the WHO Pandemic Treaty: A Step Beyond Doha

Delhi High Court Stays Amazon v. Lifestyle Judgment on Liability

SpicyIP Weekly Review (July 7 – July 13)

Trademark Restorations: Understanding Legal Risks and Challenges

Parody vs. Satire: Analyzing Fair Use in India and the US

Budweiser's One-Second Ads: A Legal Examination of Copyright

Crocs Ruling: Misinterpreting Design vs Trade Dress Rights

Delhi HC Mandates ₹290 Crore Interim Security in Patent Case

Yamaha v. Trademark Registrar: Key Takeaways from the BHC Ruling

U.S.-India FTA Webinar: Access to Medicines Explained

SpicyIP Weekly Review (June 30 – July 6)

The Devil Wears Kolhapuri or Prada? Understanding GI Law, Cultural Appropriation & More

Understanding the Bhagwan Birsa Munda Prize for Sickle Cell Innovation

Market Dilution and Copyright: Insights from Recent US Cases

Navigating the Generative AI and Copyright Debate: Key Court Rulings

[Part II] – 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

Dark Patterns in the Spotlight as CCPA Pushes for Platform Accountability

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

Delhi HC Judgement: IndiaMART's Safe Harbour in Trademark Case

Delhi High Court Ruling: No Royalty for AWS Cloud Payments

Examining Delhi HC's Rulings on Personality Rights Concerns

WHO Pandemic Agreement: A Step Towards Equitable Health

The Summer of the Superlative Injunction

Mandatory Online Payment for Copyright Licenses: Key Insights

Supreme Court to Decide Patent Controller Appointment Dispute

Shifting AI Licensing Burdens: A New Framework for India

Finally, Relief for Refurbishers! Softening Stance of DHC

SpicyIP Tidbit: Constitutional Challenge to Rule 29(4), Copyright Rules Rejected by the SC

Understanding Opt-Out Mechanisms in Copyright: A Deep Dive

Navigating the Opt-Out Debate in AI and Copyright Law

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: 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

Understanding Greenwashing and Trademarks in India

Delhi HC's Ruling on 'Andaaz Apna Apna' and IP Law Insights

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

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Calcutta HC Upholds Patent Term, Highlights Examination Delays

Announcing the SpicyIP Summer School!

Interim Injunction Granted under PPVFRA!

Delhi High Court Ruling on Copyright Licensing Fees Explained

IP Rights at Risk: Delhi High Court's Landmark Rulings

The Indian concept of ‘derivative works’: Reframing issues in ANI v OpenAI

Delhi HC Rules on RCB v. Uber: Trademark Disparagement Case

Understanding the Controversy of 'Operation Sindoor' Trademark

ITC vs Controller of Patents: A missed opportunity in clarifying Section 3(b)

BCCI Faces Trademark Dispute Over AI Dog Named 'Champak'

Cricket Meets Copyright: The Grade Cricketer Podcast Dispute

Revised Guidelines on Similar Biologics: Stakeholder Comments Invited

Understanding Fragmentation in India's Software Patents

SpicyIP Weekly Review (April 28 – May 4)

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

Assessing the Cryogas Judgment from the lens of Section 52(1)(w)

SpicyIP Weekly Review (April 21 – April 27)

Strengthening Innovation: Kerala’s Vision for IPR and TK

Analysing the Results of Patent Agent Exam 2025

SpicyIP Tidbit: Beyond Abstract Ideas: Understanding Process Patentability for a Progressive Innovation Ecosystem

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