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What the India–UK Free Trade Agreement Means for GRATK Protection: A Missed Opportunity?

/ By / Biological Diversity, Traditional Knowledge

In light of the recently concluded India-UK CETA, Achyuth B Nandan critically examines how far the FTA accommodates the protection of Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge (GRATK). Achyuth is a PhD candidate at Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law, IIT Kharagpur, specialising in intellectual property law. He is also a registered advocate with the Bar Council of Kerala. His previous posts can be accessed here. What the India–UK Free Trade Agreement Means for GRATK Protection: A Missed Opportunity? Achyuth […]

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Call for Submission RSRR – Ahlawat & Associates Blog Series (Submissions by August 20, 2025)

/ By / Opportunities

RGNUL Student Research Review is inviting submissions for RSRR – Ahlawat & Associates Blog Series. The last day for submission is August 20, 2025 11:59 PM (IST). Read on below for their call for submissions. Call for Submission RSRR – Ahlawat & Associates Blog Series (Submissions by August 20, 2025) The RGNUL Student Research Review (RSRR) is the flagship student-run, double-blind peer reviewed journal of the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab. Established in 2013, RSRR has been driven

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Reframing Procedural Fairness in Patent Amendments: A Comparative Look at Dong Yang and Srinivas Jegannathan’s Reversals

/ By / Patent

Explaining two recent judgements on amendments- Dong Yang PC Inc. v Controller of Patents and Designs (Delhi HC) and Srinivas Jegannathan v Controller of Patents (Madras HC), S. Sri Ganesh Prasad, argues how they point towards the need for the patent office to fulfil its quasi-judicial role in patent prosecution with clarity and evidence. Ganesh is a third-year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) student at the West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata. He is interested in a wide range

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Prima Facie, Not Per Se: Rebuilding SEP Interim Jurisprudence after Nokia v Oppo

/ By / Patent

On the recent Delhi High Court decision in Dolby v. Lava, directing the India-based implementer to pay INR 20.81 Crores as pro-tem security, Shailraj Jhalnia argues for a more balanced approach on how the Courts should calculate such deposits, keeping in mind the interests of both the SEP holders and implementers. Shailraj is a third year law student pursuing B.A. LL.B. from National Law School of India University, Bangalore, with a keen interest in IP Law, Arbitration and Criminal Law.

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/ By / Courses & Workshops, Patent, Sponsored

Edu Literati is now inviting applications for its Patent Agent Exam 2026 Training Programme. The programme fee is ₹25,000 and SpicyIP readers can avail a 20% discount by using the coupon code SPICYIP at checkout. This special offer is valid for a limited number of seats, so early registration is recommended. To learn more about the programme, check out the details below: [Sponsored] Crack the Patent Agent Exam – Join India’s Most Trusted Training Program The Indian Patent Office has

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (July 14-July 20)

/ By / Copyright, Geographical Indication, Patent, Trademark

DHC’s recent decisions on the Pisco GI Tag, comments on the draft CRI guidelines, DHC’s decision putting a stay on a judgement directing Amazon to pay ₹339 crore in damages and costs- This and much more in our weekly roundup of our blog posts, case summaries, and top IP developments in the country and the world. Anything we are missing out on? Drop a comment below to let us know. Highlights of the Week GI Protection in High Spirits in

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The WHO Pandemic Agreement: A Contested Step Beyond Doha

/ By / Patent

Taking a look at the recent Pandemic Treaty, Dr. Siddarth Jain explains how its provisions differ—both positively and negatively—from the 2001 Doha Declaration. Siddarth holds a PhD from the School of Social Sciences, Centre for Studies in Science Policy, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, and is interested in IP, technology transfer, and innovation studies. He was also a participant in the recently concluded SpicyIP Summer School 2025, where this was one of the many topics of discussion that had come

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Procedure, Pleadings, and Platforms: DHC’s Stay in Amazon v. Lifestyle

/ By / Trademark

Recently, a DB of the DHC passed a stay on the Amazon v. Lifestyle decision granting  ₹339 crore in damages and costs on Amazon Technologies, Inc for trademark infringement. Khushi Jain and Vishno Sudheendra explain the DB judgement, discussing how it recalibrates the contours of licensor and e-commerce liability in trademark infringement disputes. Khushi is a fourth-year B.A., LL.B (Hons) student at the National Law University Delhi with a keen interest in the intersection of law and policy. Vishno is

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Trademark Renewal Notices: A Lifeline or a Potential Loophole for Expired Trademarks?

/ By / Trademark

In light of the recent DHC Rajesh Kumar Mittal v. Registrar of TM judgement, directing the Trademark Registry to renew a lapsed trademark, Akshay Ajayakumar writes on why courts should have cautious approach towards such restorations. He explains inter alia such restorations congest the trademark register, results in legal ambiguity, and imposes undue burden on the Registry. Akshay is a graduate of National Law University, Jodhpur, and has an LL.M in IP and Competition Law from the Munich Intellectual Property

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Exploring the Parody-Satire Distinction in light of the Kunal Kamra Saga

/ By / Copyright

Is there a distinction between parody and satire? Kevin Preji and Vishno Sudheendra discuss this question in light of the different positions of the courts in India and the US, keeping the Kunal Kamra-T-series copyright controversy as the case study. Kevin is a fourth-year law student at NLSIU Bangalore. His passion lies in understanding the intersection of economics and public health with intellectual property rights. Vishno is also a fourth-year B.A., LL.B (Hons) student at the National Law School of India

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