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SpicyIP Weekly Review (October 7-October 13) 

/ By / Copyright, Patent, Trademark

Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments including summary of the posts on the lack of participation by academics in court proceedings, Patent Controller’s order on patent of addition, and Delhi High Court’s decision on latching and passing off. This and a lot more in this week’s SpicyIP Weekly Review. Anything we are missing out on? Drop a comment below to let us know.  Highlights of the Week Whither Indian IP Academics’ Engagement with the Judiciary?: Some […]

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New Roster Out: Welcome Calcutta HC Intellectual Property Rights Division

/ By / Copyright, Design, Patent, Plant Variety Protection, Trade Secret, Trademark

[This post is authored by Md. Sabeeh Ahmad. Sabeeh is an Advocate and is a law graduate from AMU, Aligarh. His previous posts can be accessed here.] The Calcutta High Court has on October 8, 2024, notified the new roster of judges. Most noticeably and for the interest of our readers, the Cal HC has also notified the roster for the newly formed Intellectual Property Rights Appellate Division and Intellectual Property Rights Division with effect from November 4, 2024. Readers will

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Hachette Book Group v Internet Archive: Archiving Access to Information or Strengthening Copyright Laws?

/ By / Copyright

Discussing the decision of the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in Hachette Book Group v. Internet Archive, our fellowship applicant Tanishka Goswami explains the implication of the decision on fair use. Tanishka is an advocate at the High Court of MP. She graduated from National Law University, Delhi in 2023 & enjoys reading and writing on copyright laws. Hachette Book Group v Internet Archive: Archiving Access to Information or Strengthening Copyright Laws? By Tanishka Goswami Providing advantages

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (September 30-October 6)

/ By / Copyright, Drug Regulation, Innovation, Patent, Trademark

Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments including summary of the posts on the Lenacapavir patent application and oppositions, ANRF and corporatisation of research, the copyright dispute between Jasleen Royal and T Series, and DHC’s recent order in Master Arnesh Shaw v. Union of India This and a lot more in this week’s SpicyIP Weekly Review. Anything we are missing out on? Drop a comment below to let us know.  Highlights of the Week Patent Application for

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Funding the Future: How the ANRF’s Skewed Approach has Reignited the Debate on the Corporatisation of Research

/ By / Innovation

The launch of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) and its emphasis on private funding in R&D has led to concerns over the corporatisation of research. In this detailed post, Samridhi Chugh explores the implications of this shift in government approach, its impact on curiosity-driven research and what India can learn from the world in forging successful industry-academia partnerships. Samridhi is a final-year student at the Campus Law Centre, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, and a graduate in Journalism

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SpicyIP Tidbit: An Update on Master Arnesh Shaw v. Union of India-Delhi High Court Holds Sarepta Accountable for Delays and MoHFW Ordered to Release Funds

/ By / Patent

[This post has been authored by SpicyIP intern Mehnaz Khatoon. Mehnaz is a recent law graduate from Aligarh Muslim University Centre Malappuram. She is passionate about Intellectual Property Laws and is interested in pursuing a career in the corporate sector. Her previous posts can be accessed here.] In a crucial order in the Master Arnesh Shaw vs. Union of India & Anr on 13th September 2024, the Delhi High Court took a firm stand in the ongoing legal battle concerning the

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[Sponsored] Registration Deadline Extended for the “Comprehensive Course on Patents” Organized by The IP Press In Collaboration with S. Majumdar & Co. (October 5-November 23)

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We are pleased to bring to you this sponsored post by IP Press on the extension of the registration deadlines for their Comprehensive Course on Patents, in collaboration with S. Majumdar & Co. The deadline for registration has now been extended to October 4. For more details, read their announcement below: Registration Deadline Extended for the “Comprehensive Course on Patents” Organized by The IP Press In Collaboration with S. Majumdar & Co. (October 5-November 23) Following a favorable outcome of

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Comments Invited for Amendments to the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, by October 10

/ By / Geographical Indication

[This post is authored by SpicyIP Intern Samridhi Chugh. Samridhi is a final-year student at the Campus Law Centre, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, and a graduate in Journalism from Lady Shri Ram College for Women. With a passion for the dynamic intersection of law, media and technology, she is particularly interested in exploring intellectual property and tech policy. Her previous posts can be accessed here.] The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in a public notice, dated September 27, 2024,

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SpicyIP Tidbit: Bombay High Court Strikes Down the Controversial IT Amendment Rules for Setting up Fact Check Units

/ By / Others

Discussing the Bombay High Court’s recent decision that set aside the controversial IT Rules amendments to establish fact check units, we are pleased to bring to you this tidbit by SpicyIP intern Mehnaz Khatoon. Mehnaz is a recent law graduate from Aligarh Muslim University Centre Malappuram. She is passionate about Intellectual Property Laws and is interested in pursuing a career in the corporate sector. Her previous post can be accessed here. SpicyIP Tidbit: Bombay High Court Strikes Down the Controversial

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“All Right” for Who? Assessing the Jasleen Royal and T-Series Recent Copyright Controversy

/ By / Copyright

In light of the recent copyright dispute between singer Jasleen Royal and music label T-Series over the composition of the song “All Right”, we are pleased to bring to you this quick post by SpicyIP intern Mansi Bhatia. Mansi is a fifth-year law student at the Institute of Law, Nirma University, with a keen interest in IP Law and Data Protection Law. “All Right” for Who? Assessing the Jasleen Royal and T-Series Recent Copyright Controversy By Mansi Bhatia It’s not

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