The rise of brain–computer interfaces marks a technological inflection point, blurring the line between cognition and computation. What happens when thoughts become data, and data becomes patentable subject matter? (1/2)

While India’s IP system has made significant strides in digital accessibility, Rushil Verma, in his submission for the SpicyIP–Jhana Blogpost Writing Competition 2025, explains how it continues to fall short on intelligibility. (1/2)

Can patent systems actually accelerate climate action? In his submission for the SpicyIP–Jhana Blogpost Writing Competition 2025, Abhinav Manchanda explores this question and explains how countries around the world are increasingly designing their IP regimes to support... (1/2)

The DHC's Division Bench has finally staked the question that's haunted Indian patent law: can a dead patent be revoked? The answer is yes. In Boehringer Ingelheim v. Controller of Patents, the Court held that patents expired by efflux of time remain liable to revocation, (1/2)

The DHC recently engaged with the intriguing “Kerly’s Impasse” in TM law (where a prior user of a mark with goodwill may face infringement claims from a registered proprietor who started using the mark later). Priyam Mitra explains that while the situation highlights...(1/2)

We’re excited to share that applications for the SpicyIP Summer School 2026 are now open! This year’s theme, Rethinking IP: Foundations, Faults, and Futures, invites participants to examine where IP is currently embedded, where current tensions have manifested (1/3)

Would Indian law recognise “have-made” rights, where a patent licensee has a patented product manufactured by an unlicensed third party? Eleen Garg explores how Indian courts may approach this issue, arguing that they are unlikely to follow the U.S. position on these rights,(1/2)

The application portal for LL.M. at Munich Intellectual Property Law Center (MIPLC) is now open! Take a look below at their sponsored post to know more about the benefits of the programme. spicyip.com/2026/03/spon...

Congratulations to the Winners of the 1st National Policy Brief Competition on Intellectual Property & Innovation 2025! Winners – Team 135e (National Law University Delhi): Priysha Malviya, Arjit Bansal, and Khyati Chaturvedi (1/5)

Entering March with a post on whether unjust enrichment act as a residual measure for claiming compensation for the use of biological resources? Another post on the working of the National IP Pendency Elimination Karma-Mission (NIPEKM). (1/2)

A post discussing Galgotias University low-quality patent filings and the larger question of India’s patent regime distortion. Another post defending the recent scent trademark of Sumitomo Rubber Industries. And a post on conversations with artisans about their crafts at the Bangalore Habba. (1/2)

This week’s newsletter turns to a shift that continues to shape how we think about authorship and ownership in creative industries. Our Bell of the Week reflects on the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 2012 and its promise of recognising the rights of lyricists and composers, (1/3)

Arguing that India’s patent regime is being distorted by seemingly flawed incentives, Kartikeya Srivastava explains how the NIRF’s publication-focused metrics have turned patent filings into a numbers game (1/2)

Discussing Section 2(q) of the Copyright Act and the relevance of the word “live” in defining what legally constitutes a performance, Rajesh Kumar and Akanksha Badika apply the statutory rules of interpretation to argue that the qualifier “live,” added after the 2012 (1/2)

On the grant of a scent trade mark to Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Gaurav Dahiya takes a contrarian view to the critics of the order, defending the decision while highlighting where the Controller General’s reasoning could have gone further. He argues....(1/3)

The DHC recently upheld an interim injunction against Canva over its “Present and Record” feature, affirming a strong prima facie case of infringement in favour of RxPrism. Priyam Mitra writes on the order explaining that while the ruling leans heavily on claim construction (1/2)

Recently, MeitY notified the amendments to the IT(Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. These amendments are intended to address issues related to ‘synthetically generated information’ and deepfakes. (1/2)

This week’s Bell of the Week rings for Isabella Alexander, whose work in copyright history reminds us that today’s IP debates are part of much longer legal and cultural trajectories. (1/4)

Announcing the Finalists of the 1st National Policy Brief Competition on Intellectual Property & Innovation 2025! Posts on Delhi HC’s evolving jurisprudence on pro-tem security deposits in FRAND trials, Supreme Court to decide CCI’s jurisdiction over abuse of patent rights, and the .. (1/3)

After an engaging pre-final round on February 10, we are delighted to announce the finalists of the 1st National Policy Brief Competition on Intellectual Property & Innovation, 2025 organized by SpicyIP and CIPAM, DPIIT (1/3)

The Supreme Court has finally agreed to hear whether the CCI has jurisdiction to examine abuse of patent rights, reviving a long-contested debate. With the DHC DB decision asserting that the Patents Act( particularly its compulsory licensing framework) is a “complete code”(1/2)

The DHC's evolving jurisprudence on pro-tem security deposits in FRAND trials reflects a significant shift in SEP litigation strategy. Ambika Aggarwal notes that as their application expands, it raises important questions on legal certainty, theoretical justification.. (1/2)

This week at SpicyIP’s Bells & Whistles, we ring the bell for Prof. Anil Gupta, a scholar who has reshaped how we think about innovation and intellectual property in India. Prof. Gupta has long highlighted the creativity of farmers, artisans and grassroots innovators, (1/3)

Into the second week of February, with formal comments from our bloggers on the DPIIT’s proposed “One Nation One License One Payment” framework for GenAI and Copyright. A post on an industrial drama written in 1847 bursting the myth of the free-market society, and another post on the recent .. (1/2)

In a recent concept note, the DPIIT has proposed a series of reforms to India’s design law, ranging from expanded subject matter to changes in statutory terms and publication deferment. Bharathwaj Ramakrishnan examines whether these proposals are backed... (1/2)

The Giant, the Dwarf and the Lawyer – An 1847 Trilogue! A fun read for the weekend! Lokesh Vyas shares an 'industrial drama' written in 1847 by the Belgian lithographer and inventor, Marcellin Jobard. (1/2)

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)

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)

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) spicyip.com/2026/02/spic...

(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)

(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)

(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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)