SpicyIP Weekly Review (July 7 – July 13)

/ By / Copyright, Others, Patent, Trademark

Is there a distinction between parody and satire? – A post on the different positions by Indian and US Courts. A post on the Delhi HC’s possibly wrong interpretation in equating design with trade dress and another on the trademark renewal notices: a lifeline or potential loophole? This and much more in our weekly roundup of our blog posts, case summaries, and top IP developments in the country and the world. Anything we are missing out on? Drop a comment […]

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Trademark Renewal Notices: A Lifeline or a Potential Loophole for Expired Trademarks?

/ By / Trademark

In light of the recent DHC Rajesh Kumar Mittal v. Registrar of TM judgement, directing the Trademark Registry to renew a lapsed trademark, Akshay Ajayakumar writes on why courts should have cautious approach towards such restorations. He explains inter alia such restorations congest the trademark register, results in legal ambiguity, and imposes undue burden on the Registry. Akshay is a graduate of National Law University, Jodhpur, and has an LL.M in IP and Competition Law from the Munich Intellectual Property

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Exploring the Parody-Satire Distinction in light of the Kunal Kamra Saga

/ By / Copyright

Is there a distinction between parody and satire? Kevin Preji and Vishno Sudheendra discuss this question in light of the different positions of the courts in India and the US, keeping the Kunal Kamra-T-series copyright controversy as the case study. Kevin is a fourth-year law student at NLSIU Bangalore. His passion lies in understanding the intersection of economics and public health with intellectual property rights. Vishno is also a fourth-year B.A., LL.B (Hons) student at the National Law School of India

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Sip, Sample, Sue? Budweiser’s One-Second Spin Through Copyright Foam

/ By / Copyright

The Budweiser’s recent one second ad campaign has drawn legal scrutiny across the board on the issues of copyright infringement and licensing. Sharing his thoughts on the controversy, S. Sri Ganesh Prasad analyses it from the lens of originality, protectability of fragments, and market substitution. Ganesh is a third-year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) student at the West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata. He is interested in a wide range of private and commercial law subjects, including arbitration, intellectual

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Double-Dipping via Design? Why the Crocs Judgment on Trade Dress and Design Rights Wrongly Mixes it Up

/ By / Design, Overlaps in IP, Trademark

A division bench of the Delhi High Court recently passed a judgment addressing whether a remedy against a passing off allegation be sought for a design registered under the Designs Act. The judgement was passed in an appeal arising out of two orders of a single judge passed in Dart Industries v. Vijay Kumar Bansal and Crocs v. Bata (which was passed after clubbing together 5 suits), and relies extensively on a DHC 5 judge bench decision in Carlesber v.

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Delhi HC Orders ₹290 Cr Interim Deposit In A Patent Dispute

/ By / Patent

The Delhi High Court recently passed an order directing a Korean telecom equipment manufacturer to deposit INR 290 Crore as an interim security in a patent infringement dispute filed by a Canadian company. Taking a look at the decision, S. Sri Ganesh Prasad explains the Court’s rationale and looks at some of the other previous decisions where the courts have directed for such an interim relief. Ganesh is a third-year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) student at the West Bengal National University

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Trademark Tussle on Two Wheels: Yamaha v. Trademark Registrar

/ By / Trademark

Taking a look at the BHC’s judgement in Yamaha v. Registrar of Trademarks, Anureet Kaur explains how the Registrar erred in non application of Section 20(1) of the Trademark Act. Anureet is a second-year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) student at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab. She has a keen interest in Intellectual Property Law and enjoys exploring the intersection of legal principles with innovation and creativity through research and writing. Her previous posts can be accessed here. Trademark Tussle on

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Webinar on the U.S.–India FTA and Beyond: Trade Policy Challenges to Affordable Medicines (July 8, 2025)

/ By / Event

Working Group on Access to Medicines and Treatments invites you to a webinar on the issues of access to medicines in the backdrop of US-India Free Agreement negotiations. For more details, please check their invitation below. Webinar on the U.S.–India FTA and Beyond: Trade Policy Challenges to Affordable Medicines (July 8, 2025) As India and the United States move closer to finalising a Free Trade Agreement (U.S.-India FTA), there is growing concern about its potential impact on access to medicines.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (June 30 – July 6)

/ By / Copyright, Others, Patent, Trademark

The Prada Kolhapuri Chappals fiasco, thoughts on alternative prizes for sickle cell treatment and analysis on the US judgements on the GenAI- copyright debate. This and much more in our weekly roundup of our blog posts, case summaries, and top IP developments in the country and the world. Anything we are missing out on? Drop a comment below to let us know. Highlights of the Week The Devil Wears Kolhapuri or Prada? Understanding GI Law, Cultural Appropriation & More The

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The Devil Wears Kolhapuri or Prada? Understanding GI Law, Cultural Appropriation & More

/ By / Geographical Indication, Others

This article has been co-authored with Shikhar Aggarwal, a lawyer based in Delhi. The recently unveiled Prada Spring/Summer 2026 collection made headlines in India for all the wrong reasons. While “plagiarism” in fashion is not uncommon domestically and internationally, this instance brought focus to a GI-tagged product – the humble Kolhapuri Chappals. Traditionally handcrafted with a unique toe-loop design, Kolhapuri Chappals are sold by footwear shops across India for as low as Rs.100-200 per pair. They are produced in the

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