Author name: SpicyIP

SpicyIP Tidbit: No Work, No Relief? Re-examining the Non-Working of Patents as a Ground to Deny an ad Interim Injunction

/ By / Patent

[This post is authored by Neha Srikanth. Neha is a fourth-year law student at the School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Bangalore. She is interested in IPR & TMT Laws.] In Conqueror Innovations v. Xiaomi, the Delhi High Court (“DHC”) recently rejected the application for an interim injunction in a patent dispute. In doing so, the Court held that Conqueror Innovations had failed to establish a prima facie case of infringement through their claim mapping. However, interestingly, the Court […]

SpicyIP Tidbit: No Work, No Relief? Re-examining the Non-Working of Patents as a Ground to Deny an ad Interim Injunction Read More »

Holes in Reasoning? How the Judgement in Crocs v Bata Might be Misunderstood

/ By / Design, Trademark

Taking forward the discussion on the Delhi High Court’s recent Crocs US v. Bata judgment, Priyam Mitra highlights how the Court might not have confused the concepts of design and trade dress. 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.  Holes in Reasoning? How the Judgement in Crocs v Bata Might be Misunderstood By Priyam Mitra A division bench of the Delhi High

Holes in Reasoning? How the Judgement in Crocs v Bata Might be Misunderstood Read More »

The Knowledge Gap in Action: Newgen v. VCare and the Realities of Modern Contracting

/ By / Others, Trademark

Discussing the recent Delhi High Court decision in Newgen v. VCare, Yohann Titus Mathew analyzes the order through the lens of Mateusz Grochowski’s paper- Knowledge Gap in Contract Law, to explain why modern contracts must be drafted keeping today’s fast-paced economy in mind. Yohann is a fourth-year B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) [Cyber Security] student at the National Law Institute University, Bhopal. He is interested in a wide range of law, spanning corporate law, data protection, intermediary liability, and intellectual property. He’s especially

The Knowledge Gap in Action: Newgen v. VCare and the Realities of Modern Contracting Read More »

Suitcases v Shoes: Who Really Owns Carlton?

/ By / Trademark

Recently, the DHC in VIP v. Carlton has held that in passing off cases, the goodwill of a mark abroad will be irrelevant unless accompanied by evidence of its goodwill in India. Analysing the judgement, Shailraj Jhalnia explains the international jurisprudence on goodwill and some of the issues that may arise due to this judgement. 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,

Suitcases v Shoes: Who Really Owns Carlton? Read More »

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

[Sponsored] Crack the Patent Agent Exam – Join India’s Most Trusted Training Program

/ 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

[Sponsored] Crack the Patent Agent Exam – Join India’s Most Trusted Training Program Read More »

Image with SpicyIP logo and the words "Weekly Review"

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

SpicyIP Weekly Review (July 14-July 20) Read More »

Scroll to Top