Podcast

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 […]

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

In the 8th episode of the SpicyIP Podcast Summer School Edition, it was an honour to speak with Mr. Nikhil Narendran, Partner at Trilegal, where he leads one of the top  Technology, Media and Telecom(TMT) teams in the country. During his brief time with us at the Summer School, his session on AI and Copyright, along with his expertise in law and technology sparked a lively discussion where the class was able to present informed arguments and bring divergent perspectives. 

In the 7th episode of the SpicyIP Podcast Summer School Edition, it was a pleasure to speak with Ms. Kruttika Vijay, Partner at Ira Law, and former blogger on SpicyIP. During her sessions in the Summer School, it was fascinating to see her passion for a subject like Civil Procedure Code (generally considered ‘dry’ in law schools) carry over to the students, and transform the sessions into an interesting and engaging experience. Not just that, her practical pointers on court

In this 6th episode of the SpicyIP Podcast Summer School Edition, I was delighted to have had the opportunity to have a conversation with Ms. Zara Kaushik, a strategic and versatile commercial and media lawyer, now an independent general counsel. During her time with us at the summer school, she covered a broad spectrum of topics including the intersection of Sports and IP, media law, mediation and many more, bringing to life how these rights apply on the ground. The

In this 5th episode of the SpicyIP Podcast Summer School Edition, I got the opportunity to have a conversation with Mr. K.M Gopakumar, an access to medicines researcher and legal advisor. The session that he conducted on behalf of TWN gave the class a perspective of civil society and ignited keen interest in their work.  In this episode, I speak to him about the role of civil society in policy making and different ways in which students and young professionals can

In this 4th episode of the SpicyIP Podcast Summer School Edition, I got the opportunity to speak with Ms. Chetali Rao (detailed bio below), a seasoned lawyer and multifaceted industry expert who is now working with civil society. The workshop that she conducted on behalf of Third World Network (TWN) during her time at the Summer School gave a hands-on-experience into Patent searches, while also  igniting curiosity and interest among the students in understanding civil society better.  In this episode,

In this 3rd episode of the SpicyIP Podcast Summer School Edition, it was an honour to speak with Mr. Adarsh Ramanujan(detailed bio below), a distinguished legal mind and an author. His attention to detail and well laid out thought process gave us a fresh perspective to approach complex issues. The brief time he spent with us during the Summer School was thought provoking and impactful leaving us wanting more. His process of breaking down complex scientific and technical matters into