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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 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)
This week’s Bell doesn’t just chime, it takes us back to one of India’s early experiments with open, inclusive technology. In this edition of Bells & Whistles, Gaurangi Kapoor spotlights the Sarai Programme’s FLOSS Fellowship,... (1/3)
January 12, 2026 at 8:37 AM
This week’s Bell doesn’t just chime, it takes us back to one of India’s early experiments with open, inclusive technology. In this edition of Bells & Whistles, Gaurangi Kapoor spotlights the Sarai Programme’s FLOSS Fellowship,... (1/3)
More on the DPIIT Working Paper on AI and Copyright – a post on lawful access while ignoring copyright law and a two-part post arguing that Copyright law is ill-suited to address labour displacement caused by GenAI! A post critically examining the DHC’s sweeping judgement on Domain Names. (1/2)
January 12, 2026 at 6:29 AM
More on the DPIIT Working Paper on AI and Copyright – a post on lawful access while ignoring copyright law and a two-part post arguing that Copyright law is ill-suited to address labour displacement caused by GenAI! A post critically examining the DHC’s sweeping judgement on Domain Names. (1/2)
The DPIIT report’s proposal to make “lawful access” a prerequisite for AI training risks narrowing the scope of permissible uses and tilting the AI ecosystem in favour of large incumbents. (1/3)
January 9, 2026 at 11:27 AM
The DPIIT report’s proposal to make “lawful access” a prerequisite for AI training risks narrowing the scope of permissible uses and tilting the AI ecosystem in favour of large incumbents. (1/3)
In a series of sweeping judgments on the Domain Name System, the Delhi High Court has framed anonymous and infringing domain registrations as a problem of systemic online fraud rather than routine trademark disputes. (1/2)
January 9, 2026 at 6:01 AM
In a series of sweeping judgments on the Domain Name System, the Delhi High Court has framed anonymous and infringing domain registrations as a problem of systemic online fraud rather than routine trademark disputes. (1/2)
The Delhi High Court’s holding that the baseball team- Toronto Blue Jays, had no trans-border trademark reputation in India in 1998, sets the stage for a strong reaffirmation of territoriality in trademark law. (1/2)
January 9, 2026 at 5:09 AM
The Delhi High Court’s holding that the baseball team- Toronto Blue Jays, had no trans-border trademark reputation in India in 1998, sets the stage for a strong reaffirmation of territoriality in trademark law. (1/2)
Continuing the discussion on why copyright is ill-equipped to address labour displacement caused by GenAI, Part II of
Akshat Agrawal's post moves beyond copyright to explore alternative frameworks for.. (1/2)
Akshat Agrawal's post moves beyond copyright to explore alternative frameworks for.. (1/2)
January 7, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Continuing the discussion on why copyright is ill-equipped to address labour displacement caused by GenAI, Part II of
Akshat Agrawal's post moves beyond copyright to explore alternative frameworks for.. (1/2)
Akshat Agrawal's post moves beyond copyright to explore alternative frameworks for.. (1/2)
Against the backdrop of DPIIT’s Working Paper on AI and Copyright, Akshat Agrawal argues that both the paper’s proposed framework and a broader turn to copyright are ill-suited to address labour displacement caused by GenAI... (1/2)
January 7, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Against the backdrop of DPIIT’s Working Paper on AI and Copyright, Akshat Agrawal argues that both the paper’s proposed framework and a broader turn to copyright are ill-suited to address labour displacement caused by GenAI... (1/2)
Public Domain Day (January 1st) offers a moment to reflect on the true purpose of copyright law release, not perpetual control. Discussing the importance of this momentous day, Sminal Badge examines India’s neglected public domain, (1/2)
January 7, 2026 at 8:13 AM
Public Domain Day (January 1st) offers a moment to reflect on the true purpose of copyright law release, not perpetual control. Discussing the importance of this momentous day, Sminal Badge examines India’s neglected public domain, (1/2)
The Delhi High Court’s decision in Leayan Global Pvt. Ltd. v. Bata India Ltd. turns on the uneasy interaction between exclusive trademark rights and descriptive use defences. Arshiya Gupta probes the Court’s see-saw framing of Sections 17 and 35...(1/2)
January 7, 2026 at 5:18 AM
The Delhi High Court’s decision in Leayan Global Pvt. Ltd. v. Bata India Ltd. turns on the uneasy interaction between exclusive trademark rights and descriptive use defences. Arshiya Gupta probes the Court’s see-saw framing of Sections 17 and 35...(1/2)
How far do TRIPS’ public-health commitments really go in today’s pharmaceutical economy? In her entry for the SpicyIP jhana Blogpost Writing Competition, Tanya Verma explores the growing gap, showing how tariff regimes and expanding trade-secret protections..(1/2)
January 6, 2026 at 6:55 AM
How far do TRIPS’ public-health commitments really go in today’s pharmaceutical economy? In her entry for the SpicyIP jhana Blogpost Writing Competition, Tanya Verma explores the growing gap, showing how tariff regimes and expanding trade-secret protections..(1/2)
Discussing the role of stardom, fame, and eminence in moral rights jurisprudence, Arshiya Gupta argues that fame and stature are good indicators of how seriously Courts treat moral right claims, thus implicitly creating a hierarchy of claims.
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When Stature Becomes Substance: Judicial Deference and Moral Rights in the Ilaiyaraaja Injunction
The bigger the stardom, the likelier an injunction. Discussing the role of stardom, fame, and eminence in moral rights jurisprudence and adjudication, Arshiya Gupta argues that fame and stature are…
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January 5, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Discussing the role of stardom, fame, and eminence in moral rights jurisprudence, Arshiya Gupta argues that fame and stature are good indicators of how seriously Courts treat moral right claims, thus implicitly creating a hierarchy of claims.
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Did the Delhi High Court compromise on doctrine while maximising outcome? Discussing some knotty procedural law, Arshiya Gupta examines DHC’s decision in Shri Surinder Kumar v. Registrar of Copyrights (1/2)
January 5, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Did the Delhi High Court compromise on doctrine while maximising outcome? Discussing some knotty procedural law, Arshiya Gupta examines DHC’s decision in Shri Surinder Kumar v. Registrar of Copyrights (1/2)
We’re kicking off the year by continuing our tradition of rounding up the top IP developments from the past year. The Annual Review of 2025 is now live, bringing together key judicial decisions, policy shifts, and regulatory conversations (1/3)
January 5, 2026 at 10:38 AM
We’re kicking off the year by continuing our tradition of rounding up the top IP developments from the past year. The Annual Review of 2025 is now live, bringing together key judicial decisions, policy shifts, and regulatory conversations (1/3)
Starting 2026 with India’s top IP developments of 2025! 3 new posts for our readers, criticising the DPIIT AI-Copyright Working Paper. A post on the SHANTI Act, the possibility of getting patents for peaceful uses of nuclear energy. This and much more in this week’s SpicyIP Weekly Review. (1/2)
January 5, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Starting 2026 with India’s top IP developments of 2025! 3 new posts for our readers, criticising the DPIIT AI-Copyright Working Paper. A post on the SHANTI Act, the possibility of getting patents for peaceful uses of nuclear energy. This and much more in this week’s SpicyIP Weekly Review. (1/2)
In a long-running piracy prosecution concerning the TellyTorrents, the accused were ultimately acquitted for lack of evidence, bringing an end to proceedings that had dragged on for nearly a decade. (1/2)
January 5, 2026 at 5:01 AM
In a long-running piracy prosecution concerning the TellyTorrents, the accused were ultimately acquitted for lack of evidence, bringing an end to proceedings that had dragged on for nearly a decade. (1/2)
One Nation, Forced Licenses, Multiple Payments: (Un)Balancing AI Innovation & Copyright
Adding to the steady stream of critiques on the DPIIT Working Paper on the interface of Copyright and AI, Ambika Aggarwal writes on the proposed statutory recommendations,...(1/2)
Adding to the steady stream of critiques on the DPIIT Working Paper on the interface of Copyright and AI, Ambika Aggarwal writes on the proposed statutory recommendations,...(1/2)
January 5, 2026 at 4:51 AM
One Nation, Forced Licenses, Multiple Payments: (Un)Balancing AI Innovation & Copyright
Adding to the steady stream of critiques on the DPIIT Working Paper on the interface of Copyright and AI, Ambika Aggarwal writes on the proposed statutory recommendations,...(1/2)
Adding to the steady stream of critiques on the DPIIT Working Paper on the interface of Copyright and AI, Ambika Aggarwal writes on the proposed statutory recommendations,...(1/2)