The application portal for LL.M. at Munich Intellectual Property Law Center (MIPLC) is now open! Take a look below at their sponsored post to know more about the benefits of the programme. MIPLC LL.M. 2026/27 Applications Now Open – A Global Program at the Intersection of IP, Innovation, and Technology The application portal for the
... Continue Reading.Eversheds Sutherland Continues Litigation Growth With Addition Of Securities Enforcement Partner Ellen Connell
Eversheds Sutherland continues litigation growth with addition of securities enforcement Partner Ellen Connell The global law firm, Eversheds Sutherland has announced that Ellen Connell has joined the firm as a Partner in its Litigation Practice Group, further strengthening its securities enforcement capabilities in complex, high-stakes regulatory investigations. Based in Washington, DC, Ms. Connell’s arrival deepens
... Continue Reading.Infringement Against Contract Manufacturers: Can Patentees Restrain ‘Have-Made’ Rights in India?
In the United States, a patent licensee may have a patented product manufactured by an unlicensed third party (“have-made” rights). Courts there have recognised such rights even where licensing agreements expressly prohibit sub-licensing or reserve all ungranted rights. But would Indian law take the same approach? Eleen Garg examines how Indian courts might respond to
... Continue Reading.SpicyIP Bells & Whistles: IP Events and Opportunities (03.02.2026)
Ramadan Mubarak and Happy Holi! Coming back to Bells & Whistles, this week marked the final round of SpicyIP – CIPAM, DPIIT’s National Blog Writing Competition held on 27th Feb at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi with a stellar panel of judges – Justice Prabha Sridevan, Dr. Zakir Thomas, Ms. Shwetasree Majumder and Prof. (Dr.) V K
... Continue Reading.Extension for Submissions to NUALS Intellectual Property Law Review (Vol. VII) [Final Deadline: March 10]
The NUALS Intellectual Property Law Review (IPLR) has extended the last date for submissions to Volume VII until March 10. For more information, please see the extension announcement below. Final Extension for NUALS IPLR Volume 7 Submissions: Submit by March 10, 2026 The NUALS Intellectual Property Law Review (IPLR) had set the original deadline for Volume 7 submissions as Sunday, March 1, 2026 (EOD). However, due
... Continue Reading.Khaitan & Co Advised On Acquisition Financing For Shriram Pistons & Rings Limited
Khaitan & Co advised on acquisition financing for Shriram Pistons & Rings Limited The leading law firm in India, Khaitan & Co acted as transaction counsel in relation to the maiden issue of listed, secured, rated, redeemable, non-cumulative, non-convertible debentures (“Debentures”) aggregating to INR 1,000 crores in two series, on a private placement basis (“Issue”)
... Continue Reading.Khaitan & Co Advised The Magnum Ice Cream Company Group On Open Offer For Kwality Wall’s (India) Limited
Khaitan & Co advised The Magnum Ice Cream Company Group on open offer for Kwality Wall’s (India) Limited The leading law firm in India, Khaitan & Co advised The Magnum Ice Cream Company group in relation to the mandatory open offer for acquisition of up to 26% stake from the public shareholders of Kwality Wall’s
... Continue Reading.BETWEEN POLICY AND PROSECUTION: THE JUDICIAL LINE DRAWN IN THE DELHI EXCISE CASE
INTRODUCTIONThe decision of the Special Judge (PC Act), Rouse Avenue Courts, New Delhi, in CBI v. Kuldeep Singh & Ors. (Order on Charge dated 27 February 2026) occupies a significant place in contemporary corruption jurisprudence. Emerging from the controversy surrounding the Delhi Excise Policy 2021–22, the case involved allegations of large-scale criminal conspiracy, bribery, policy
... Continue Reading.Announcing the Results of the 1st National Policy Brief Competition on Intellectual Property & Innovation 2025 by SpicyIP and CIPAM, DPIIT
(From left)- Team 145o, Team 135e, Ms. Himani Pande, Justice Prabha Sridevan, Dr. Zakir Thomas, Dr. V K Unni, Team 141k, Mr. Karan Thapar, Mr. Praharsh Gour, Mr. Swaraj Paul Barooah And it’s a wrap!After five months of engaging with thought-provoking policy recommendations on pressing issues concerning SEPs and trade secrets, we are delighted to
... Continue Reading.Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas Advised Consortium Of Lenders Led By Standard Chartered Bank On Transmission Project Financing
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas Advised Consortium of Lenders Led by Standard Chartered Bank on Transmission Project Financing The leading law firm in India, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. (SAM), acted as legal counsel to a consortium of lenders led by Standard Chartered Bank in connection with the provision of senior secured project financing of INR 2,623.20
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