Unjust Enrichment as a Residual Remedy for Biopiracy? Rethinking ABS Failures Beyond MAT

/ By / Biological Diversity

Can unjust enrichment act as a residual measure for claiming compensation for the use of biological resources when contractual arrangements don’t work? Examining this legal doctrine and its relevance to access and benefit-sharing, Achyuth B. Nandan argues that, in light of varying state capacity to implement the ABS mechanism and weak user-side enforcement, unjust enrichment can act as a residual measure within the ABS framework and aid in furthering the purpose of ABS. Achyuth is a PhD candidate at Rajiv […]

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The Bad “Karma” of Interim Measures- Analysing NIPEKM’s Potential Long-term Impacts

/ By / Copyright, Trademark

As part of the continuing saga of the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) trying to clear the huge pendency of applications, the National IP Pendency Elimination Karma-Mission (NIPEKM) was launched through an office circular on February 17, 2026. Priyam argues that thecircular, though rather ambitious, falls into the same pitfalls as earlier (failed) attempts at reducing pendency. Priyam is a third-year student at NLSIU, Bengaluru and is deeply interested in IP and Data

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SpicyIP Bells & Whistles: IP Events and Opportunities (23.02.2026)

/ By / Courses & Workshops, Opportunities

Welcome back to another week of Bells & Whistles.As always, we’ve rounded up a mix of developments, opportunities, and thoughtful reads from across the IP world along with a Bell of the Week that’s well worth revisiting. Bell of the Week: Copyright (Amendment) Act, 2012 Some bells don’t just chime, they rewrite the terms of who gets to be heard. This week, we’re ringing the bell for the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 2012. Often spoken about in doctrinal terms, the 2012 amendment marked

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (February 16 – February 22)

/ By / Copyright, Others, Patent, Trademark

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. Case summaries and IP developments from the country and the globe and much more in this week’s SpicyIP Weekly Review. Anything we are missing out on? Drop a comment below to let us know. Highlights of the Week

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The Illusion of Innovation: Looking at the Galgotias University Patents

/ By / Innovation, Patent

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 divorced from genuine innovation. Through a close reading of two contrasting Galgotias University patents, he highlights a structural system that risks rewarding low-quality filings. Kartikeya is a final-year law student in the LL.B. course at NLSIU Bangalore. He also has a B. Sc. degree in Biology. Having freelanced as a patent research

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[Sponsored] Admissions Open: WIPO-NLUD-IPO Joint Masters/LL.M., the Post Graduate Insolvency Programme (PGIP), and Ph.D. Programme at National Law University Delhi (April 10, 2026)

/ By / Sponsored

We are pleased to inform you that admissions are now open for NLU Delhi’s WIPO-NLUD-IPO joint Masters/ LL.M. programme, the Post Graduate Insolvency Programme (PGIP), and Ph.D. Programme. For more detail please read the announcement below: [Sponsored] Admissions Open: WIPO-NLUD-IPO Joint Masters/LL.M., the Post Graduate Insolvency Programme (PGIP), and Ph.D. Programme at National Law University Delhi (April 10, 2026) About the University National Law University Delhi (NLUD), established under Act 1 of 2008 of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.

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Are You a-live Performer? A Question to Studio Recordist

/ By / Copyright

In a new guest post, Rajesh Kumar and Akanksha Badika discuss Section 2(q) and the relevance of the word “live” in defining what legally constitutes performance. By applying the statutory rules of interpretation, they conclude that the qualifier “live” limits the scope of what constitutes performance to live performances and not studio performances. Rajesh Kumar works as the Head of Legal, and Akanksha Badika works as the Senior Legal Manager at Bhansali Productions, Mumbai (a film production house). Their practice

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In Defense of Sumitomo, and What It Means for India

/ By / Trademark

In November last year, the CGPDTM granted India’s first olfactory mark for rose-like smelling tyres. Adding to the discussion on the blog (here and here), Gaurav Dhaiya writes in favor of the order, inter alia explaining how the 7-dimensional vector representation qualifies as a graphical representation. Gaurav Dahiya is a PhD candidate at NLSIU, Bengaluru, pursuing his research in intellectual property law. In Defense of Sumitomo, and What It Means for India By Gaurav Dahiya The tyre manufacturer Sumitomo recently received a

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Canva v RxPrism; Analysing How the 3(k) Challenge was ‘Canva’ssed with a Statutory Presumption of Validity

/ By / Patent

Recently, a division bench of the Delhi High Court refused to intervene with an interlocutory order restraining Canva, from using its “Present and Record” feature. Priyam discusses that the order side-steps the appellant-defendant’s submission on section 3(k), relying on statutory presumption of validity. Priyam is a third-year student at NLSIU, Bengaluru and is deeply interested in IP and Data Protection laws. His previous posts can be accessed here. Canva v RxPrism; Analysing How the 3(k) Challenge was ‘Canva’ssed with a

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The Hidden Stories From Bangalore Habba: Conversations With Artisans Beyond Legal Frameworks

/ By / Geographical Indication, Others

Bangalore is loved not just for its weather, but also for its vibrant culture. Last week, escaping the usual honking and chaos, I made my way to the third edition of Bangalore Habba, one of the city’s premier arts and culture festivals. Even though I was able to go only on the last day, I found the MIRAAS– traditional art, craft, and textile exhibition particularly compelling. Not often does one get to interact directly with artisans across the country and

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