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Announcing the Shortlisted Teams for the Pre-Finals 1st National Policy Brief Competition on Intellectual Property & Innovation 2025!

After a rigorous round of reviewing several exceptional entries, we are delighted to announce the shortlisted teams for the 1st National Policy Brief Competition on Intellectual Property & Innovation, 2025!  We’re thrilled to say that we received close to 100 entries for this competition! Though we are only able to proceed with a shortlisted lot, we saw several fantastic entries and ideas and do hope that teams, selected or not, will look to further research in this area, be it […]

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SpicyIP Bells & Whistles: IP Events and Opportunities (19.01.2026)

Welcome back to another week of Bells & Whistles! We’re kicking things off with fresh uploads on SpicyIP TV, including the Book Review Symposium on Intellectual Property Debates in South Asia: Law, Development and Practice (Bloomsbury, 2025) edited by Dr. Pratyush Nath Upreti, with Shama Mahajan, Akshat Agrawal  and Prof. Ishupal Singh Kang as guest speakers (recording available on LinkedIn and YouTube). If you haven’t had a chance to watch yet, consider this your nudge and plenty more that’s waiting for you on the channel.

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Call for Submissions NUALS Intellectual Property Law Review (Vol. VII) [Submit by March 1, 2026]

The Centre for Intellectual Property Rights (CIPR) at the National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi, is inviting submissions for the NUALS Intellectual Property Law Review (Vol. VII). Interested authors can send their submissions by March 1, 2026. For more details, please read their call for papers below. Call for Submissions: NUALS Intellectual Property Law Review (Vol. VII) [Submit by March 1, 2026] The Centre for Intellectual Property Rights (CIPR) at the National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS),

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SpicyIP Bells & Whistles: IP Events and Opportunities (12.01.2026)

Welcome back to another week of Bells & Whistles! As always, we’ve rounded up a mix of developments, opportunities, and thoughtful reads from across the IP world along with a Bell of the Week that’s well worth revisiting. Bell of the Week: Sarai’s FLOSS Initiative This week’s Bell doesn’t just chime, it opens up access. We’re spotlighting the FLOSS (Free/Libre and Open Source Software) work of the Sarai Programme, an early and influential effort to make free software meaningful and usable

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SpicyIP Bells & Whistles: IP Events and Opportunities (05.01.2026)

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

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SpicyIP Bells & Whistles: IP Events and Opportunities (29.12.2025)

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

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Final Countdown for the SpicyIP-Jhana Blogpost Writing Competition 2025! Submissions close on December 30

Dear IP enthusiasts, we have received some really great and engaging entries for the SpicyIP-Jhana Blogpost Writing Competition. If you still haven’t sent your submission yet, this is the chance to do so! The deadline is 11:59 PM IST on 30th December. To remind again, the participants are welcome to write on any topic relevant to the Indian IP landscape that helps foster a more transparent, collaborative, and productive IP/innovation ecosystem for India. All entries must utilise jhana.ai in at

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SpicyIP Bells & Whistles: IP Events and Opportunities (22.12.2025)

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

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It’s the Final Countdown! Submissions Close this Sunday (December 21) for the 1st National Policy Brief Competition 2025

The clock is ticking for the written submissions for the 1st National Policy Brief Competition on Intellectual Property & Innovation 2025, jointly organised by SpicyIP and CIPAM, DPIIT. With enthusiastic registration of over 140 teams across the country, the competition has seen a strong and encouraging response so far. This is a quick reminder that Sunday, December 21 (11:59 PM), is the last day to submit your written submissions. If you’ve been refining arguments, polishing recommendations, or putting final touches

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SpicyIP Bells & Whistles: IP Events and Opportunities (15.12.2025)

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

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