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Welcome to the first Bells & Whistles newsletter of 2026! As we ease into the new year, a quick reminder that this is also the time when SpicyIP looks back before moving forward. Every year, we put together an Annual Review capturing the most significant IP developments, and the 2025 review is now out. It brings together some of the most important judicial decisions, policy shifts, and regulatory conversations from the past year. It’s worth a slow read or a deeper dive, perfect […]

Welcome to the final Bells & Whistles newsletter of the year! As we wrap up 2025, we’re ending the year on a thoughtful, slightly nostalgic note. If you’re looking for something meaningful to engage with before the countdown begins, here are two important reminders. First, the SpicyIP–Jhana AI Blog Writing Competition closes tomorrow. If you’ve been planning to submit, consider this your gentle nudge before the deadline. We’re also closing the year with a truly powerful listen. The latest SpicyIP Podcast episode, “The GI

Welcome back to another week of Bells & Whistles! As the year draws to a close, we hope you’re finding some time to relax and explore — whether it’s on vacation or just a quick getaway. While you’re on the move, catch up on our latest SpicyIP podcasts and dive into this week’s Bell of the Week, a spotlight on something truly worth exploring. Also please note that the deadline for the SpicyIP-Jhana Blog Post Competition is coming close – 30th

Welcome back to another week of Bells & Whistles! We’re excited to share a new podcast episode featuring Sheja Ehetsham, where she talks about Networking, Leadership, and her Professional Journey. Tune in for her insights, experiences, and practical tips on navigating the IP and legal landscape. A quick reminder for our readers: the SpicyIP-Jhana Blog Post Competition is ongoing — submit your posts on interesting Indian IP developments before the deadline to be eligible for a share of the INR 33,000

Welcome back to another week of Bells & Whistles! A quick reminder: the SpicyIP–jhana Blogpost Writing Competition is still open — so if you’ve been meaning to write, this is your nudge! Bell of the Week: Open Source Drug Discovery (OSDD) Initiative Some Bells don’t just chime — they challenge the way we think. This week, I want to spotlight the Open Source Drug Discovery (OSDD) Initiative by CSIR, a path-breaking effort that reimagined how drug discovery could be done

Welcome back to another week of Bells & Whistles! We’re kicking things off with exciting news for the moot community — DPIIT (through CIPAM) has released the International IP Moot Court Funding Guidelines, 2025. This long-awaited framework aims to support Indian teams competing in global IP moots, easing financial hurdles and encouraging broader participation. Thahir has broken down the key highlights and what this means for students in his latest post — do check it out on the SpicyIP blog post! Bell

Welcome back to another week of Bells & Whistles! We’re kicking things off with new uploads on SpicyIP TV, including Sonisha’s conversation with Kailash Nadh on Reimagining (C), Tech Sovern. & Open Source and LinkedIn Live session on Tribunals and Tribulations: S.12A, SEPs, & CCI with Ambika Aggarwal, Daanish Naithani and Yogesh Byadwal (recording available on LinkedIn and YouTube). If you haven’t tuned in yet, this is your cue — and there’s plenty more waiting for you on the channel! BELL OF THE WEEK This

Welcome back to another week of Bells and Whistles! This week comes with an exciting announcement – SpicyIP, in collaboration with CIPAM-DPIIT, has launched the 1st National Policy Brief Competition on Intellectual Property & Innovation 2025!If you’re passionate about IP policy, SEPs, or trade secrets, this is your chance to turn ideas into impact — with a ₹2,00,000 prize pool, trophies and certificates up for grabs. Bell of the Week: P.H. Kurian — The Bureaucrat Who Rang for Reform Some Bells

Welcome back to another week of Bells & Whistles!In case you have missed out on the new development on SpicyIP TV (our YouTube channel) – here’s the teaser! It is a new place on the channel by the name “Lets IPsa Loquitur” for experts and bloggers to converse. Stay tuned for the release of the 1st episode on the buzz around personality rights. BELL OF THE WEEK – Remembering Rahul Cherian Some Bells don’t just chime — they continue to resonate

Welcome back to another week of Bells & Whistles! I hope you all had a bright and heartwarming Diwali! Last week at SpicyIP, we hosted a lively Q&A session on Higher Education in IP with scholars (Daanish, Malobika, Niharika, and Lokesh) who shared honest insights on everything from picking their university, navigating applications to finding their research footing. If you couldn’t join in, don’t worry, you can still watch it here on YouTube. BELL OF THE WEEK Some stories burn long after they’re