Hello again, and welcome back to SpicyIP Bells and Whistles!
We hope you enjoyed last week’s inaugural roundup of IP events and opportunities. This week, we’re back with a fresh batch of happenings: from webinars and workshops to internships, curated to keep you in the loop with the latest in the Indian and global IP landscape.
Remember: we’re just your friendly IP scouts. Unless we say otherwise, none of these events are run or endorsed by us. Our role here is just to flag events and opportunities you might want to know about!
Your feedback helps us improve this series, so do share your thoughts! And if you know of an event or opportunity that deserves a shoutout, drop us a line at contact[at]spicyip[dot]com.
EVENTS
1. Chemical Searches in PATENTSCOPE (WIPO Webinar)
30 September 2025 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Geneva time (9:00 – 10:00 PM IST) | Virtual
Brief: A WIPO webinar introducing strategies and tools for conducting chemical structure and sequence searches using the PATENTSCOPE database.
Register here
2. Plant Variety Protection: Understanding the PLUTO Plant Variety Database (WIPO Webinar)
30 September 2025 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Geneva time (2:30 – 3:30 PM IST) | Virtual
Brief: Part of the September 2025 WIPO Nigeria Monthly Webinar series, this session introduces the PLUTO Plant Variety Database and its role in plant variety protection.
Register here
3. Artificial Intelligence & Patent Law (Qlay, American Patent Agency, InvoCons, Open Network Lab)
2 October 2025 | 5:30 AM – 7:30 AM IST | Online (YouTube)
Brief: A discussion on the intersection of AI and patent law, with insights on how legal frameworks are adapting. Guest speakers include Stephen Hou (American Patent Agency) and Rajesh Singh (InvoCons).
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4. Policy Perspectives on AI & Non-Traditional Marks (INTA Webinar)
9 October 2025 | 4:00 – 5:00 PM IST | Virtual (Zoom)
Brief: Part 1 of a two-part INTA webinar series exploring how AI is reshaping non-traditional marks (NTMs): holographic logos, AI jingles, scents etc. Panel includes IP practitioners and legal academics.
Register here
5. Taylor Swift and IP: A Legal Celebration of Life of a Showgirl
9 October 2025 | 1:00 – 2:30 PM AST (9:30 – 11:00 PM IST) | Virtual (Zoom)
Brief: A webinar marking the launch of Taylor Swift’s 12th album, Life of a Showgirl, through the lens of IP law. Topics include re-recording masters, trademark disputes, and the role of fan relationships in shaping IP strategies.
Speakers include Prof. Rachel Landy (Cardozo School of Law), Prof. Rachael Dickson (Willamette University), and Dr. Emma Perot & Dr. Justin Koo (UWI St. Augustine).
More Info | Register now
OPPORTUNITIES
1. IPR Internship Programme (Office of the CGPDTM, Government of India)
Deadline: Applications open throughout the year
Brief: CGPDTM invites applications for its IPR Internship Programme, offered in both online (30 days) and offline modes (ranging from 30 days to 12 months across Patent, Design, Trademark, GI, Copyright, and other IP offices in India). The internship is non-remunerative but provides exposure to IP administration, procedures, and research opportunities.
More info | Apply here