Fatema Hussain Publishes Article on IP and the Business of Sports on Lexology
Fatema authored an article titled “IP and the Indian Sports Boom: What the IPL Teaches Us This World IP Day,” published on Lexology on May 11, 2026.
The article explores how the Indian Premier League (IPL) has evolved into not only a sporting success story but also a significant example of the strategic use and...
DABUS and AI Inventorship in India: A Summary of the Indian Patent Office Decision
The Indian Patent Office (IPO) delivered a landmark decision on 15 April 2026 in relation to Indian Patent Application No. 202017019068, filed by Dr. Stephen L. Thaler, which named an artificial intelligence system,
DABUS (Device for the Autonomous Bootstrapping of Unified Sentience), as the sole inventor. The...
IP guide for smart protein
Intellectual Property (IP) is a critical, long-term asset that can drive value, build investor confidence, and secure a competitive edge in the smart protein sector. Whether you are developing a novel fermentation strain, engineering textures in plant-based foods, or scaling up bioprocesses, your ideas and know-how should be...
Fertility, Privacy, and Compliance: Navigating the DPDPA in IVF Practices
This paper explores the growing data privacy concerns surrounding in-vitro fertilization (IVF) clinics and the evolving responsibilities these clinics face in managing sensitive patient information.
It aims to understand how privacy practices within IVF facilities operate under their existing regulatory framework...
Can DPDPA’s Research Exemption Power Private Sector Breakthroughs?
India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA), imposes uniform data protection obligations across sectors, significantly affecting healthcare, pharma, and biotech firms due to their use of sensitive personal data. Section 17(2)(b) provides limited exemptions for “research, archiving, or statistical purposes,” which some stakeholders...
Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) – A Wake-Up Call for IVF Clinics
With the introduction of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA), questions are being raised about how India’s earlier medical laws handle patient data and privacy. While certain medical laws do talk about concepts such as confidentiality of medical records, they have remained silent on several key compliance requirements from a...
Nabanita Mallick Publishes Article on Innovation versus Integrity: Recalling the LZR Racer Controversy on World IP Day
Nabanita Mallick has authored an article titled “Innovation versus Integrity: Recalling the LZR Racer Controversy on World IP Day” published on Lexology.
The article revisits the widely discussed LZR Racer swimsuit controversy, highlighting how technological innovation in sports can raise complex questions at the...
Durgesh Mukharya and Sneha Menon Publish an Article on Divisional Patent Applications in India
Durgesh and Sneha have authored an article titled “Divisional Patent Applications in India: Recent Judicial Developments,” published on Lexology on March 30th, 2026.
The article examines the evolving legal landscape surrounding divisional patent applications in India, with a focus on recent judicial interpretations...
Durgesh Mukharya and Ramya R Rao Publish an Article on Foreign Filing Licence Requirements
Durgesh and Ramya have authored an article titled “Going Global: Foreign Filing Licence (FFL) Requirements in India,” published on Lexology on March 30th, 2026.
The article examines the regulatory framework governing Foreign Filing Licence (FFL) requirements under Indian patent law, highlighting the conditions...
Dr. Kavita Arora publishes article on India’s Patent of Addition framework on February 27th.
Dr. Kavita has authored an article titled “Beyond Continuations and Divisionals: India’s Patent of Addition Model”, published on Lexology.
The article examines India’s unique Patent of Addition framework under Sections 54–56 of the Patents Act, 1970, highlighting how it enables protection of incremental...