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Mask Off: Copyright, Deepfakes and the Commodification of the Self

/ By / Copyright

As deepfakes become increasingly accessible and realistic, countries are scrambling to find the right legal response. In this post, Arnav Mathur examines Denmark’s proposed copyright-based approach and what India could learn from it for the ongoing debates on regulating AI-generated content. He argues that Denmark’s proposal to regulate deepfakes through copyright law is conceptually flawed and risks doctrinal incoherence, overreach, and the commodification of identity. Arnav is a 4th-year B.A. LL.B student at NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad.  Interested readers

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‘Create an Image in ____ Style’: Is the Non-Copyrightability of Style a Dogmatic Convenience or Dichotomic Confusion?

/ By / Copyright

As AI-generated art continues to blur the boundaries between imitation and originality, questions around the copyrightability of artistic “style” have come into the spotlight. Shama Mahajan explores whether style can truly be separated from expression in the context of generative AI and examines how courts have approached this question over the years. Shama is an LL.M Candidate at National University of Singapore, pursuing her masters in Intellectual Property and Technology Law. [Long post ahead.] ‘Create an Image in ____ Style’:

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The End of the Regulatory Lacunae? Analyzing the Rajasthan High Court’s Definitive Mandate on GM Food Safety

/ By / Others

Calling out the regulatory silence on GM foods, the Rajasthan High Court has ordered the Centre to frame safety standards within six months. Hari S Narayanan takes a look at the High Court order in Kritesh Oswal vs Union of India and explains why this judicial intervention was the need of the hour. Hari S Narayanan is a PhD candidate at the Inter University Centre for IPR Studies (IUCIPRS), Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT).  The End of the

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ORS Under Pressure: What The FSSAI Order Means from A Trademark Law Perspective

/ By / Trademark

After confusion over “ORS” beverages, the Delhi High Court has upheld FSSAI’s ban on using the term “ORS” for beverages that do not meet WHO regulatory standards. Vikram Raj Nanda traces the twists and turns leading to this decision and examines how trademark law and public interest interact in this case. Vikram Raj Nanda is a third year student at National Law School of India University, Bengaluru with a keen interest in IP law, Competition Law, and Arbitration. His previous posts

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The Many Faces of Personality Rights: How Courts Are Deepening the Confusion

/ By / Trademark

By extending privacy logic to commercial disputes, Indian courts may have turned personality rights into a doctrinal maze. Unpacking the decisions in Phoolan Devi v. Shekhar Kapoor and Puttaswamy, Anushka Aggarwal traces how the understanding of personality rights has evolved to its present form. Anushka is a fourth-year student at the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru. Interested readers can also check out the first episode of Let’s IPsa Loquitor on the surge of personality rights cases.  The Many

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Atomberg v. Eureka Forbes : Section 106 Steps Out of the Shadows

/ By / Patent

In Atomberg v. Eureka Forbes, the Supreme Court clarified a small but significant corner of Indian patent law. The Court recognised that suits against groundless threats of infringement have their own independent footing under Section 106 of the Patents Act – and aren’t automatically overridden by an infringement action. Hafsah Azhar Ansari breaks down the Court’s judgement and explains its significance. Hafsah is a third-year student at NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad. Atomberg v. Eureka Forbes : Section 106 Steps Out

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

/ By / Drug Regulation, Opportunities, Patent, Trade Secret

Kickstarting November with some good news for young IP policy enthusiasts, we are elated to announce the 1st National Policy Brief Competition on Intellectual Property & Innovation 2025! This exciting competition aims to encourage students to look beyond textbooks and statutory provisions, and to explore the dynamic relationship between intellectual property, innovation, and societal progress. By engaging with contemporary IP issues that shape India’s legal and creative ecosystem, the competition seeks to foster critical thinking and contribute meaningfully to the

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Unpacking MeitY’s Proposed IT Rules Amendments: Between Regulation and Practicality

/ By / Copyright, Others

On the recent amendments to the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) proposed by MeitY, Akshat Agrawal explains how, despite a sound regulatory intent, the proposed amendments suffer from a few conceptual problems that may render them either unenforceable or unworkable. Akshat is a Litigator and is the Founder and Counsel at AASA Chambers, where he provides Counsel and Of Counsel services. He is also a PhD candidate at the University of Cambridge. His previous pieces can be

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SpicyIP Tidbit: EBC V Rupa Publications: Pick ‘Pocketing’ Trade Dress

/ By / Trademark

[This post is authored by Mayank Yadav. Mayank is a third year  B.A. LL.B. student from National Law School of India University, Bangalore with a keen interest in IP Law and ADR.]  The Delhi High Court recently passed an order in a dispute between two big Indian publishers- EBC Publications and Rupa Publications on the rights concerning the look and feel of India’s most widely circulated humble pocket Constitution. On 25th September 2025, the Court, granted an interim injunction to EBC

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ONOS’s APC Guidelines: Opening Access or Opening Pockets?

/ By / Copyright

In light of the newly introduced ONOS guidelines on Article Processing Charges, Hafsah takes a closer look at the issues they raise and offers thoughtful suggestions on how ONOS could approach them more effectively. Hafsah Azhar Ansari is a third year student at NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad. ONOS’s APC Guidelines: Opening Access or Opening Pockets? By Hafsah Azhar Ansari India’s One Nation, One Subscription (ONOS) scheme introduced new guidelines for covering Article Processing Charges (APCs) in “high-quality” open-access journals,

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