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DECEMBER 20, 2023

We stand on the cusp of bidding farewell to 2023 with just 10 days remaining! So, before 2023 turns into yesteryear, let’s see what the past Novembers on SpicyIP (2005 to present) have offered. Although India now has the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 , it doesn’t provide IP protection to databases.

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DECEMBER 24, 2023

In this month’s edition, he looks into topics including the Plant Variety Registry, different tales of/ takes on personality rights, and multiple leaks of key documents and their contribution in law-making. Case Summaries M/s Blue Heaven Cosmetics Pvt. BSA Business Software Alliance Inc. vs Tube Investments of India Ltd. &

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DECEMBER 30, 2023

As 2023 comes to an end, in line with our annual tradition, we take stock of the top IP developments that occurred this year. We have also included a list of other notable IP developments of 2023. The Court delineated instances like parody and satire where free speech in the context of well-known persons may be protected.

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MAY 20, 2024

Reconceptualizing Trademark Protection in the Digital Age: A Proposal for Reform in Response to Google Ads’ Policy- Part I Offering a critique of the 2023 DHC and Supreme Court decision in the Google Ad words cases, we are pleased to bring to our readers a two part guest post by Malak Sheth. Read on to know more.

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