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Royalty Raja’s Reformation of the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 2012 

/ By / Copyright

In light of the different copyright litigations involving musical maestro Ilaiyaraja, Nivedita Krishnakumar argues for a purposive interpretation of the royalty-sharing provisions provided through the Copyright Amendment Act 2012. In her submission for the SpicyIP-jhana Blogpost Writing Competition 2025, she argues that the 2012 amendment must be seen as a remedial statute, making an argument for a retrospective effect of the royalty sharing provisions within the 2012 amendment. Nivedita Krishnakumar is a second-year law student at Rajiv Gandhi National University […]

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Thinking Out Loud……Literally: Brains And Boundaries

/ By / Patent

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? Soumya Juneja, in her post for the SpicyIP–Jhana Blogpost Writing Competition 2025, engages with these questions and assesses whether there is a need to re-examine invention, prior art, and authorship in the age of neurotechnology. Soumya Juneja is an Associate at an IP law firm and a BBA.LLB. (Hons.) graduate from

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Beyond PDFs and Portals: Building ‘Explainable IP’ for a Transparent and Inclusive Indian Innovation Ecosystem

/ By / Copyright, Patent

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. He suggests that integrating “Explainable IP” could help transform patent and trademark databases from mere document repositories into inclusive, user-centric public knowledge systems. Rushil is a fourth-year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) student at Symbiosis Law School, Pune, with a focused academic and professional interest in Intellectual Property Law. Beyond

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Green Patents and Climate Governance: What India Can Learn from Global Leaders in Climate-Tech IP

/ By / Patent

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 green innovation, while India’s green patent framework is still finding its footing. Abhinav is a legal researcher and writer with a keen interest in intellectual property law, climate governance, and technology regulation. His work focuses on examining how legal frameworks, particularly patent systems,

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The Kerly’s Impasse: A Relic of the Past?

/ By / Trademark

Kerly’s impasse is something that one does not encounter regularly in Trademark law. Priyam Mitra, in this post, unpacks what it actually means and asks whether it has any real place in the modern world. Priyam is a 3rd-year student at the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru. He is interested in contemporary discussions surrounding intellectual property and criminal law. The Kerly’s Impasse: A Relic of the Past? By Priyam Mitra A very interesting development took place in the

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Applications Open for the SpicyIP Summer School 2026! 

/ By / Innovation, Opportunities

We’re thrilled to announce that Applications for the SpicyIP Summer School 2026 are open! Following the success of our inaugural edition last year (see event report here, and video testimonials here), we’re looking to continue our foray into the offline space, focusing on cultivating critical pluralism in approaching IP law and policy, particularly as it relates to innovation and progress.  This year’s theme “Rethinking IP: Foundations, Faults, and Futures” takes cognizance of the changing times we’re in and will push participants to

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Infringement Against Contract Manufacturers: Can Patentees Restrain ‘Have-Made’ Rights in India?

/ By / Patent

In the United States, a patent licensee may have a patented product manufactured by an unlicensed third party (“have-made” rights). Courts there have recognised such rights even where licensing agreements expressly prohibit sub-licensing or reserve all ungranted rights. But would Indian law take the same approach? Eleen Garg examines how Indian courts might respond to claims of “have-made” rights and argues that they are unlikely to recognise them. He argues that this question assumes particular significance in light of India’s

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[Sponsored] MIPLC LL.M. 2026/27 Applications Now Open – A Global Program at the Intersection of IP, Innovation, and Technology

/ By / Opportunities, Sponsored

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. MIPLC LL.M. 2026/27 Applications Now Open – A Global Program at the Intersection of IP, Innovation, and Technology The application portal for the 2026/27 intake of the Munich Intellectual Property Law Center (MIPLC) LL.M. program is now open. For students and young professionals seeking rigorous academic training combined

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Extension for Submissions to NUALS Intellectual Property Law Review (Vol. VII) [Final Deadline: March 10]

/ By / Opportunities

The NUALS Intellectual Property Law Review (IPLR) has extended the last date for submissions to Volume VII until March 10. For more information, please see the extension announcement below. Final Extension for NUALS IPLR Volume 7 Submissions: Submit by March 10, 2026  The NUALS Intellectual Property Law Review (IPLR) had set the original deadline for Volume 7 submissions as Sunday, March 1, 2026 (EOD). However, due to multiple extension requests, IPLR is allowing a final extension until Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (EOD). Kindly note that:  This is the last opportunity for contributors to submit their research! Don’t miss

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

/ By / Event, Patent, Trade Secret

And it’s a wrap!After five months of engaging with thought-provoking policy recommendations on pressing issues concerning SEPs and trade secrets, we are delighted to announce the results of the 1st National Policy Brief Competition on Intellectual Property & Innovation 2025, organised by SpicyIP in collaboration with CIPAM, DPIIT. The final round of the competition was held on February 27 at a grand and elegant setting befitting the occasion, in Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi. The event saw eight finalists present their

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