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Mr. Ashwani Balayan addressing the class during summer school

The SpicyIP TV Podcast SS Edn: Ep 11 with Mr. Ashwani Balayan

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In the 11th episode of the SpicyIP Podcast Summer School Edition, I had the opportunity to speak with Mr. Ashwani Balayan, Partner at ALG India Law Offices LLP, leading the firm’s Patents, Designs, and IP Litigation practice. During his time with us at the summer school, he delivered a session on different approaches to claims in Patents and Design, which culminated into a hands-on-activity of drafting rough claims for a hair clip!  In this episode, we dive into discussions about […]

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The Fault in Our Fame – MP High Court Upholds the Release of ‘Haq’

/ By / Others, Trademark

Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed the petition of Siddiqua Begum, daughter of Shah Bano Begum, to stop the release of the film ‘Haq’. Explaining the order, Vasundra Koul argues that this creates a faulty hierarchy of protection based on one’s fame. Vasundra is a fourth-year student at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab, with a keen interest in Intellectual Property and Commercial Law. She enjoys writing on the evolving intersections of law, media, and technology. Her previous posts

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (December 8 – December 14)

/ By / Biological Diversity, Copyright, Opportunities, Others, Patent, Trademark, Traditional Knowledge

The SpicyIP Podcast Episode 10 with Sheja Ehtesham is now live on our YouTube channel. Deadline for the 1st National Policy Brief Competition by SpicyIP and CIPAM, DPIIT has been extended to 21st December, 2025. Why we should stop using the word ‘technical’ when we talk about Section 3(k)? This and much 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 The SpicyIP TV

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Ms. Sheja Ehtesham during the summer school

The SpicyIP TV Podcast SS Edn: Ep 10 with Ms. Sheja Ehtesham

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In the 10th episode of the SpicyIP Podcast Summer School Edition, it was a pleasure talking to Ms. Sheja Ehtesham, Managing Partner at ALG India Law Offices LLP and a leading expert in Intellectual Property. During her time with us at the Summer School, she not only introduced a fascinating regime of IP in Outer Space, but also inspired the class with refreshing perspectives on leadership and building a meaningful career. In this episode, the discussion covers a number of

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (December 1 – December 7)

/ By / Copyright, Data Exclusivity, Others, Patent, Trademark

Starting the month with an analysis of the Delhi HC’s judgment in Novo v. Reddy in the Ozempic dispute. Section 3(k) in the news again in Ab Initio v. Controller, and a trademark battle over the word ‘choice’. This and much 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 Part I- Novo v. Dr. Reddy: Clear the Way or Else Block The Way

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (November 24-November 30)

/ By / Copyright, Geographical Indication, Opportunities, Others, Patent, Trademark

India’s first scent trademark has been headline of the week – two posts discussing the development. A critical analysis of the Draft GI Logo Guidelines. And Episode 2 of “Let’s IPsa Loquitur” is up with Sonisha Srinivasan speaking to Dr Zakir Thomas. This and much 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 Let’s IPsa Loquitur: Dr. Zakir Thomas on Copyright, AI, Technology

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Stuck in the US Trade Standoff: Thinking About Cross-Retaliation?

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In light of US tariffs on Indian imports hitting unprecedented levels, how far can India go in responding to these steep measures? Exploring cross-retaliation as a possible response, Srishti Gaur explains the concept and assesses its feasibility. Srishti is a third-year student at National Law University, Delhi. Stuck in the US Trade Standoff: Thinking About Cross-Retaliation? By Srishti Gaur At a time when tariffs on US imports from India reached a staggering 50%, India found itself in a high-stakes conflict

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SpicyIP Bells & Whistles: IP Events and Opportunities (24.11.2025)

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Welcome back to another week of Bells & Whistles! This week, I’m excited to bring your attention to something special — the SpicyIP–Jhana Blogpost Competition!If you’ve been following an intriguing development in Indian IP and have an argument or insight you’re itching to explore, this is your chance to dive in. Research, think, write — and if your post uses Jhana’s platform as part of your analysis and gets published on SpicyIP, you’ll be eligible for a share of the ₹33,000 prize pool.

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Can You Revoke an Expired Patent? Delhi High Court to Answer Soon

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The Division Bench (DB) of the Delhi High Court (DHC) has issued an order, observing prima facie, that a revocation petition against a patent whose statutory term has expired is not maintainable. DB has also appointed Senior Advocate Swathi Sukumar as amicus to assist the Court on this issue. This prima facie observation contradicts the position of the  Single Bench of DHC in Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd v. The Controller of Patents (previously covered here), which had concluded that a revocation

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (November 10 – November 16)

/ By / Copyright, Others, Patent, Trademark

Last week was an exciting one, with ten blog posts covering a variety of issues, from the Delhi High Court’s decision on Section 3(i) to discussions on regulating deepfakes. We also had a post on the NCLAT’s order ousting the CCI’s jurisdiction over complaints alleging anticompetitive practices in patent disputes, and another on the copyrightability of styles. This and much more in this week’s SpicyIP Weekly Review. Anything we are missing out on? Drop a comment below to let us

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