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Should Shankar Pay Royalty for Making a Sequel to His Own Film?

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We are pleased to bring to you a guest post on sequel rights by Swaroop Mamidipudi. Swaroop is an advocate practicing in copyright law at the Madras High Court. He has guest blogged for us in the past as well (see here). Should Shankar Pay Royalty for Making a Sequel to his Own Film? Swaroop Mamidipudi In the last episode of the first season of Tamil Bigg Boss, Kamal Hassan and maverick Tamil director Shankar, who has a crazy cult […]

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SpicyIP Jobs: Jean Monnet Geographical Indications Visiting Fellow at ANU Centre for European Studies

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We are pleased to announce that the ANU Centre for European Studies (ANUCES) is inviting applications for the Jean Monnet Geographical Indications Fellowship. The deadline for applications is November 30, 2017. For further details, please read the post below: ANU Centre for European Studies Jean Monnet Geographical Indications Visiting Fellowship ANU Centre for European Studies (ANUCES) has been awarded an EU Jean Monnet grant to undertake a project on geographical indications (GIs). The core of the project is collecting all available empirical

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German Federal Patent Court Grants Compulsory License on an HIV Drug Patent

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We are pleased to bring to you a guest post by Dr. Thorsten Dierkes and Dr. Anuradha Sharma. Dr. Thorsten is a qualified European and German Patent Attorney who is currently establishing an IP department for BASF in Mumbai and Dr. Anuradha is an IP Counsel at BASF. German Federal Patent Court Grants Compulsory License on an HIV Drug Patent Dr. Thorsten Dierkes & Dr. Anuradha Sharma Compulsory licenses (CL) are sovereign state authorizations which enable a third party to

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SpicyIP Events: Shrujan 2017, an IP Law Fest at Nirma University, Ahmedabad

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We are pleased to announce that the Centre for Intellectual Property Rights, Institute of Law, Nirma University is organizing Shrujan 2017, an IP Fest, on 18th November, 2017. The fest aims to bring the interface of Intellectual Property with cultural heritage of the country to the notice of the legal fraternity as well as other stakeholders by facilitating an academic discussion on Traditional Knowledge and Geographical Indications. The University would be hosting renowned dignitaries from the industry and academia having expertise

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Federal Circuit Adds More Clarity (or Confusion) in Amgen v. Sanofi

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We are pleased to bring to you a guest post by Adarsh Ramanujan. Adarsh is an Advocate with Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan, New Delhi, primarily assisting clients as a litigation attorney. He obtained his B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) degree (Gold Medalist) from National Law University, Jodhpur  and LL.M. degree from University of California, Berkeley. A major portion of his time is spent, practicing in the areas of IP & Technology Laws as well as in International Trade Law. His expertise also extends to

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SpicyIP Events: Vidhi Policy Challenge on ‘Blockchain Technology’

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We are pleased to announce that Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy is organising a team-based competition called the Vidhi Policy Challenge this year. It is meant for law students in 3rd, 4th and 5th year of the five-year programme and final year of the three-year programme. The theme for the inaugural edition of this competition is ‘Blockchain Technology’ and its integration with public policy. For further details, please read the post below: Vidhi Policy Challenge Introduction Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy

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Mannivanan v. IPAB & Ors.: Of Revocation, Anticipation and An Abandoned Patent Application

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We are happy to bring to you a guest post on a recent Madras HC decision in a patent case by Rishabh Anjay Mohnot. Rishabh is a 3rd year student at NUJS, Kolkata. Mannivanan v. IPAB & Ors.: Of Revocation, Anticipation and An Abandoned Patent Application Rishabh Anjay Mohnot Recently, the Madras High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging the dismissal of a revocation application by the IPAB and demanding the records pertaining to the dismissal. This case is worth

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Launch of a Book on ASEAN IP, ‘International Intellectual Property and the ASEAN Way: Pathways to Interoperability’

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We are happy to bring to our readers a short blurb on a new book on ASEAN IP, ‘International Intellectual Property and the ASEAN Way: Pathways to Interoperability’, that has been edited by Prof. Elizabeth Siew-Kuan Ng of National University of Singapore and Prof. Graeme Austin of Victoria University of Wellington. The book was launched at the EW Barker Centre for Law and Business at the National University of Singapore on 19th September, 2017. “ASEAN IP Interoperability” – A New Paradigm

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SpicyIP Events: CIIPC’s Second Asia-Pacific Workshop on Innovation, Intellectual Property, and Competition

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We are pleased to announce that the Centre for Innovation, Intellectual Property and Competition, National Law University, Delhi will be organising the second Asia-Pacific Workshop on Innovation, Intellectual Property, and Competition from February 5 – 10, 2018. This workshop will take place at the National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi). The last date for sending applications is October 31, 2017. For further details, please read the post below:

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SpicyIP Jobs: Litigation Associate at S. Majumdar & Co., New Delhi

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We are happy to inform you that S. Majumdar & Co. is immediately looking for lawyers specialising in IP litigation for its New Delhi office. For further details, please see the job description below: Position Associate (Litigation) Responsibilities The candidate must be competent to draft all kinds of pleadings and appear in Courts, brief Senior Counsels and assist them during the hearings. Desired Joining Date Within two weeks Desired Qualification & Experience LL.B. degree and/or LL.M. Minimum 5 years of

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