Section 3(k) is one of the most curious provisions in the Indian Patents Act. A mere 13-word sub-section, 3(k) has today become a hot mess. Despite the release of CRI Guidelines in July 2025 (the fourth such iteration of
Zee Entertainment (“Zee”) approached the Delhi High Court to seek damages amounting INR 2 crores (approximately $210,000) from Nykaa for allegedly using copyrighted songs in their 12 Instagram reels (short form videos). But this is not a standalone tale of
Disclaimer: This post discusses a development from mid-March 2026.
As readers of this blog are no doubt aware, vaccine policy in India has never quite been a straight road. It is always puddled with poor transparency and poorer access.
About 7 and a half years ago, Shamnad had gone to Iran, as a guest lecturer in a workshop organised by their National IP Training Centre in collaboration with WIPO. There, he would also give what may have been his
A new dawn, and a new pro-tem order is out from the Delhi High Court. A short while ago I wondered if temporary deposit orders were here to stay, seems like the answer is yes! The Malikie v. Xiaomi pro-tem
In another articulation of the clear intent and purpose behind the copyright amendments that were brought in 2012, to economically enable intended beneficiaries of the copyright regime, i.e. the authors of the underlying works, the Division Bench of the Calcutta
As the global gaming industry evolves far beyond entertainment into a sophisticated IP ecosystem built on software, art, music, branding, and competitive digital economies, conversations on questions of classification, cloning, and enforcement are becoming increasingly relevant. Reflecting on his experience
The spectacle of Indian craftsmanship at this year’s Met Gala has sparked renewed conversations around cultural pride, artisanal heritage, and fashion’s global fascination with “Indian-inspired” aesthetics. But beneath the celebratory rhetoric lies a more uncomfortable reality: the same industries and
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
Into the second week of May with a post on the Bombay HC’s reliance on section 65 for setting aside a refusal of atomic energy patent. Another post examining the Academy’s control on the Oscar statuette that blurs the boundaries