In Conversation With IPR & Competition Law

this episode of In Conversation with IPR and Competition Law, we are joined by Dr. Alba Ribera Martínez — PhD, Lecturer in Digital Markets Regulation and Competition Law, Editor-in-Chief at Stanford Computational Antitrust, and contributor at The Binary Agora — for a deep dive into one of the most fascinating frontiers of modern competition law: Computational Antitrust.As algorithms increasingly shape pricing, recommendations, market visibility, and platform behaviour, competition enforcement itself is entering a new technological era. This episode explores whether computational tools and AI-driven enforcement mechanisms can effectively detect anti-competitive conduct in digital markets — and whether algorithms can truly “catch” algorithms.The conversation examines the rise of AI-powered market systems, tacit algorithmic collusion, self-preferencing by digital platforms, transparency concerns in automated enforcement, and the growing divide between technologically advanced regulators and developing competition authorities.

In this episode Isheta Boruah is joined by Avadhi Joshi, Managing Partner at VNA Partners, to discuss how Indian copyright law approaches parody, commentary, reaction videos, memes, AI voice clones, and transformative content in the digital era.The conversation explores fair dealing under Section 52 of the Indian Copyright Act, the difference between parody and satire, moral rights, use of film clips and music in online content, licensing strategies for creators, and the growing legal risks surrounding AI-generated media and deepfakes.A practical and thought provoking episode for creators, filmmakers, lawyers, podcasters, and digital media professionals navigating the evolving relationship between creativity and copyright law.

In this episode, Aditya engages with Mr Radic in a critical discussion on one of the most consequential questions shaping the future of technology and regulation; Generative AI: Competition, Collusion, or Innovation?As AI systems rapidly transform global markets, the episode explores whether existing competition law frameworks are capable of addressing the unprecedented concentration of power in the hands of dominant technology firms. The conversation examines issues surrounding access to data and compute infrastructure, AI partnerships between startups and Big Tech, self-preferencing in digital ecosystems, and the possibility of algorithmic collusion without direct human intent.The discussion also delves into the growing tensions between intellectual property rights and innovation in the AI space, particularly in relation to training data, creators’ rights, and platform governance. Drawing from global regulatory developments including the approaches of the FTC, the European Commission, and the Digital Markets Act, the episode reflects on how legal systems across jurisdictions are attempting to balance innovation, competition, and accountability in an increasingly AI-driven world.

In this episode of the In Conversation with IPR and Competition Law Podcast, our Founder and Host Aditya Trivedi and Co-host Sania Bafna engage in a detailed discussion with Mr. Dirk Auer regarding "The 'Atlantic Divide': US vs. EU Digital Regulation". They examine whether the distinction between the U.S. protecting competition and the EU protecting competitors has become a permanent chasm in the era of the DMA. The conversation analyzes the "error cost" framework, the risk of "false positives" in EU regulation, and the geopolitical tensions arising from "trade-for-tech" negotiations involving tariffs and visa restrictions. They also address the emergence of "digital second-class citizenship" as major AI features and hardware functions are withheld from the European market and speculate on whether the two regions are headed toward completely different internets by 2030.

In this episode, Isheta Boruah is joined by Hadrien Gautrot, co-founder of Nicéphore and a professor at Sciences Po, to explore how generative AI is transforming the very language of cinema.What makes this conversation particularly compelling is the balance between innovation and responsibility. As a filmmaker working at the frontier of AI, Hadrien offers insight into how creative experimentation with AI can coexist with a conscious respect for intellectual property frameworks and authorship debates.Through the lens of Nicéphore’s work and films like The Endless Summer (Le Souvenir), the episode unpacks how AI is not just a tool, but a collaborator reshaping storytelling, aesthetics, and the role of the filmmaker.

In Part 2 of this series, we shift from theory to real-world impact. Why is personal data protection a practical concern for ordinary Indians? How do spam calls, digital scams, data breaches, and third-party processors increase everyday risk? And how effective is the DPDP Act in addressing these challenges?Hosted by Isheta Boruah & joining us again is Yash Vardhan Singh Roy, Data Protection & Privacy Analyst at The Global Data Protection Officer firm in London, Yash unpacks how India’s DPDP regime operates in practice.We discuss fiduciary obligations, data principal rights, grievance mechanisms, children’s data protections, and whether “reasonable security safeguards” are strong enough to protect users in India’s fast-evolving digital ecosystem.A focused conversation on privacy, accountability, and what individuals can do to reduce data risks today.

This episode of In Conversation with IPR and Competition Law delves into India’s evolving data protection landscape following the enforcement of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act. Hosted by Isheta Boruah with privacy expert Yash Vardhan Singh Roy, the discussion explores why a robust privacy framework became essential in a digitally driven India, where everyday services like UPI, Aadhaar-linked platforms, fintech apps, and OTT services continuously generate personal data.The conversation traces the legal journey from the Puttaswamy judgment to the final DPDP Act, highlighting key policy shifts, simplifications, and global comparisons with regimes such as GDPR. The episode also examines enforcement challenges, sectoral coordination, and the impact of emerging technologies, offering listeners a clear and practical understanding of India’s new privacy era and what it means for individuals and businesses alike.

This episode dives into “over-enforcement” in European patent law and asks where legitimate protection of innovation ends and abuse of rights begins. With Professor Leonard, we unpack how doctrines like proportionality and abuse of rights operate in practice—from pharma and SEP/FRAND disputes to the early case law of the UPC—and explore what reforms or normative tests might help courts strike a better balance between strong enforcement and misuse of patent power.

In this episode, our Founder & Host Aditya Trivedi speaks with Arpita Pattanaik, Economist at Compass Lexecon in Madrid, for a deep dive into the economics of competition law. They explore what economists actually do in merger reviews and antitrust cases, the FAQs clients often grapple with, the science of damage estimation, and how digital markets and zero-price competition are reshaping the field.

In this episode, our Founder and host Aditya Trivedi discusses with Arpita Pattanaik, Economist at Compass Lexecon at Madrid, Spain about economics of competition law. From understanding the role of an economist in a competition case or a deal, to asking the FAQs to clients and law firms, the conversation went deeper into damage estimation and methodologies. They also discuss digital markets, zero price competition and latest trends in economics of competition law

In Part 2 of this episode, our Founder and Host Aditya Trivedi and Research Fellow Stuti Gupta continue their conversation with Dr. Anush Ganesh, who is currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at University of Exeter and was a Course Lead (LLM in International Business Law) and Lecturer in Law at St Mary’s University, London at the time of recording this podcast.This segment delves deeper into the UK’s Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCC), exploring its enforcement framework, the balance between regulation and innovation, and how it compares with India’s Draft Digital Competition Bill. Dr. Ganesh also shares his insights on global convergence in digital competition law and reflects on what “success” could look like for the DMCC in the coming decade.Stay tuned for more discussions in Season 5

In this episode, our Founder and Host Aditya Trivedi, along with Research Fellow Stuti Gupta, speak with Dr. Anush Ganesh, who is currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at University of Exeter and was a Course Lead (LLM in International Business Law) and Lecturer in Law at St Mary’s University, London at the time of recording this podcast. They discuss the UK’s newly enacted Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCC), the law’s key provisions, and its implications for regulating dominant digital platforms. Dr. Ganesh also shares comparative insights from EU and Indian approaches to digital competition law, and explores what lessons developing antitrust jurisdictions can draw from the UK’s framework.Stay tuned to our Season 5 episodes.

In this episode, Isheta Boruah and Udita K Chavan dive deep into the complex debate surrounding Hayao Miyazaki, Studio Ghibli, and the growing concerns over AI-generated art. As AI models increasingly mimic the iconic Ghibli style, the conversation unpacks critical questions: Where does inspiration end and infringement begin? How do we protect artistic integrity in the age of machines? With thoughtful analysis and real-world examples, Isheta and Udita explore the thin line between homage and theft, creativity and copyright — all through the lens of one of animation’s greatest living legends.

Dive into our latest episode with Biz Internaglo as we uncover the essential legal insights every creator needs to navigate the digital landscape. From fair contracts to equitable remuneration, the need for transparency, rights retention, and financial support in agreements with producers, record labels, and publishing companies. We’ve got you covered! Tune in now.

In this episode, our Founder and Host Aditya Trivedi hosts Ms. Anupam Sanghi, Managing Partner, Anupam Sanghi & Associates, New Delhi. They discuss the proposed digital competition law in India, takeaways from Europe's Digital Markets Act and ex-ante jurisprudence of India, EU and UK. They also discuss how courts can balance ex-ante regulations. Ms. Sanghi also mentions her White Paper on Digital Market Regulations published via her policy think tank Tech Bridge.

Welcome to the Part 2 of Competition law roundup for India in 2024, where our Founder and Host Aditya Trivedi talks with Lagna Panda, Counsel, P&A Law Offices, New Delhi on the competition regime of India with a rapid fire in this episode. Tune in and stay connected.

In this episode, Aditya Trivedi, Founder and Host of the podcast discusses with Lagna Panda, Counsel, P&A Law Offices, New Delhi on various major events in competition law in 2024. Amendments in Indian Competition Law along with change in various rules, regulations and their public consultations caught the major attention of Competition Commission of India and Indian competition fraternity. They discussed major deals, important antitrust cases, advocacy and Competition policy. There is a Part 2. Stay tuned.

In this episode, Prof. Florence Thepot discusses with Aditya Trivedi nuances of Interlocking directorate and Competition law. They discuss the key distinctions between the concepts of common ownership and interlocking directorates, their treatment in EU and US, potential tensions between corporate governance and competition law, antitrust agencies and balancing potential efficiencies of interlocks in detail. They also discuss the definition of control in EUMR and comparative analysis of interlocks in global jurisdictions.

In this episode, Prof. Nikhil Naren interacts with Isheta Boruah on Dark Patterns: Regulatory frameworks and ethical design. They discuss how dark patterns challenge traditional consumer protections laws; provisions aimed at regulating dark patterns, notable examples and how do they exploit user behaviour. They discuss the role of ethical design principles in mitigating dark patterns and how do dark patterns impact intellectual property rights. There are notable projects like Dark Patterns Project. They also discuss self-regulation, ethical implications of using dark patterns, importance of user education, legal precedents and challenges of implementing regulations and their redressal.

In this episode, Prof. Henning Grosse - Ruse Khan interacts with Isheta Boruah on digital platform power, automation and global intellectual property protection. They discuss the importance of digital platform power and its significance in today's economy; how automation has changed the way IP is created; IP ownership in AI generated content. They discuss the role of algorithms; how small content creators can protect their IP from large digital platforms, current international statutes in governing IPR in automated digital platforms etc.

In this episode, Aditya Trivedi and Ritika Ghosh engage Prof. Dario Neto in a thought-provoking conversation on digital market regulation in Brazil. Together, they navigate the intricate landscape of laws, challenges, and the path forward, drawing insightful parallels with India's evolving perspective on digital governance. A captivating exploration into shaping the future of digital economies.

In this final episode of three part series with Mr. Alexei Ghertescu, Aditya Trivedi discusses with him some concepts of competition law and his views. They discuss competition compliance for businesses; enforcement tools to investigate anti-competitive practices; merger control; leniency programs and their effectiveness to detect and deter cartels. Finally, they discussed consumer welfare which is often cited as a primary objective of competition law.

In this episode, Aditya Trivedi discusses with Mr Alexei Ghertescu, Hon'ble Chairman, Moldovan Competition Council about the challenges faced by small competition agencies like Moldova. They discuss resource constraints, need for inter-agency cooperation, changes after prospective accession to EU, etc. This episode highlights the differences in approach of supranational antitrust agencies and national agencies, importance of inter-agency working groups, international competition network, etc.

In this episode, Aditya Trivedi discusses with Mr. Alexei Ghertescu, Chairman, Moldovan Competition Council on Moldova's EU Accession and Competition Regulations of the jurisdiction. They discuss basic features of the competition law of Moldova, and the decision of Moldova's accession to the EU, its impact on competition regulations, challenges in the process etc. They discuss a great detail on state aid legislation and jurisdiction of the Council on public authorities. Hon'ble Chair also mentioned how he utilizes his experience of being a lawyer and academician in his current role as an enforcer.

In this podcast with Mr. Anshuman Sakle, Partner at Khaitan & Co, Aditya Trivedi and Ritika Ghosh, explore the dynamic nexus of private equity and competition law. Delving into the nuanced challenges of regulatory advancements, common directorships, merger control and enforcement hurdles faced by PE firms. Insightful discussion with Mr. Sakle where he walks through on navigating this complex landscape vis-a-vis shedding practical light on the process and regulatory protocols.

In this episode, Aditya Trivedi interacts with Mr Arjun Nihal Singh, Partner designate, Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India on Cartels and Leniency from a practitioner's point of view. The conversation includes practical insights into cartel cases, investigations, compliance, advice to businesses etc. They discussed the draft regulations by CCI on Lesser Penalty (including Leniency Plus); global collaboration between competition authorities; landmark cases on cartels and their status; digital markets and cartels; cross border cartel investigations; hub and spoke cartels and CCI's investigations and market study in cement sector.

In this episode, Pablo Trevisán, Former Commissioner, Argentine Competition Commission, interacts with Aditya Trivedi on the pitfalls of Antitrust Enforcement and overview of Argentine competition law. They discuss the functioning of the National Commission for Competition Defense, Argentina and institutional setup of Defence of Competition (LDC) in Argentina. He explains what he considers as 'pitfall' with respect to antitrust enforcement and to what extent and by what means they are curable. They also discuss ex-post assessment of merger remedies, challenges and balance needed. He lastly commented on the antitrust enforcement regime in Argentina and the need for reforms.

In this episode, Mr. Akshayy S Nanda, Partner, Saraf and Partners, interacts with Aditya Trivedi on India's latest Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and its interface with competition laws. They discuss the salient features of the legislation, Supreme Court's verdict on right to privacy; legislative history of the Act; comparison with Europe's GDPR; expected government regulations; and finally its interplay with competition laws, jurisdiction overlaps between CCI and the Proposed Data Protection Board, et al.

In this episode with Mr. Michele Carpagnano, Head of Antitrust Practice, Dentons, Italy, strike an interesting conversation with Aditya and Ritika, the hosts, on Foreign investment screening laws in the lens of national security risks, interacting closely with competition law. He highlights, FDI regulation involves scrutiny in Europe, cooperation among member states, and a delicate balance between openness and safeguarding strategic interests. He answers on intersection of FDI screening and merger control necessitates cooperation to address security concerns and maintain fair competition. Takeways on Tightening national investment screening will impact FDI inflows, requiring a careful balance between security and economic openness.

In this episode, Mr. Gene Burrus, US based Competition Attorney and Former Director of Spotify's Global Competition Policy interacts with Aditya Trivedi and Rishika Jain on 'Competition law in Digital Markets: Changing Dynamics'. They discuss briefly the American Innovation and Choice Online Act. Further, practices like self-preferencing, data portability, cases of FTC, network effects and market power of digital platforms, AI and Blockchain, data and antitrust were discussed in detail from a global and American antitrust viewpoint.

In this episode, Dr. Assimakis Komninos, Partner, White & Case, Brussels discusses with Aditya Trivedi and Ritika Ghosh about Antitrust and Populism - Emerging Global trends. They discuss the evolving relation between populism and antitrust in today's global landscape. Dr. Komninos, drawing on his extensive research and expertise, shed light on the influence of populist movements and political pressures on antitrust decisions in different jurisdictions, providing notable examples of how these forces shape policies and enforcement. Populist sentiments were shown to particularly target big tech companies, raising concerns about their market power and influencing the regulatory landscape in the digital sphere. Dr. Komninos also emphasized the tension between economic theories and populist-driven policies, examining how regulators navigate these challenges. Dr. Komninos shared insights into the European Union's response to populism in its competition policy. Looking ahead, the discussion pondered the most pressing issues at the intersection of antitrust and populism in the coming years.

In this episode we have Niharika Salar who is a PhD Candidate at Queens University, Belfast who formerly served as an Assistant Professor of Law at NALSAR Hyderabad discusses with Isheta and Sonal about Intellectual Property within cultural appropriation; Beyond IP, what are some other ways in which cultural appropriation harms a cultural identity; Protection the indigenous people can rely on from the current IPR regime, and the gaps in the regime where it fails; Concept of the 3 C’s of IPR developed by the Cultural Intellectual Property Rights Initiative, which talks about consent, credit and compensation; et al.

In this episode, Thibault Schrepel discusses with Aditya Trivedi and Ananya Srivastava on 'Generative AI and Competition law'. They discuss aspects of generative artificial intelligence (AI); interconnection between network and platform effects; computational resources; Bigtech and generative AI; competition policies and AI; non-price competition; FTC cases; data and antitrust; and antitrust enforcement strategy and tools needed to tackle unfair aspects of generative AI. Questions - 1. Welcome to the Podcast, Sir. Please explain the interconnection between network and platform effects and how could Generative AI use them against healthy competition? 2. What are computational resources, which are deemed as one of the key building blocks of Generative AI and how it could be abused to cause unfair competition? 3. How do you think Generative AI can strengthen the positions of the Big Tech in the digital market? 4. How can the policies formulated be accommodating of the dynamism of Generative AI, and what are some indispensable considerations that must be made in such policies? 5. In your working paper titled "Competition Between AI Foundation Models: Dynamics and Policy Recommendations", there is primarily non-price driven competition. What should be the focus of enforcement agencies to effectively regulate competition? 6. The FTC and DOJ have cited several possible anti-competitive conducts that might emerge from Generative AI. Do you think that there could be more such conducts that the FTC and DOJ might have lost sight of and that require equal or more of their attention? 7. As a former FTC official once explained, “everywhere the word ‘algorithm’ appears, please just insert the words ‘a guy named Bob’ . . . . If it isn’t ok for a guy named Bob to do it, then it probably isn’t ok for an algorithm to do it either.” What is your opinion regarding this statement? 8. The FTC has argued that “incumbents have accumulated large amounts of user data over years” and have “developed and honed proprietary data collection tools”. What (measures) according to you would help the new players compete effectively with incumbents when it comes to data collection? 9. Do you think that robust enforcement is the right approach for tackling anti-competitive conducts of Generative AI?

In this episode, Carolina Diniz Panzolini who is an International Consultant & Professor on Copyright & Intellectual Property, talks about importance of copyright registration for filmmaker, with Isheta & Sonal about the process of work, and what benefits can filmmakers gain from registering their works with copyright offices; Collaboration between creators and organizations like WIPO and CISAC can significantly impact the protection of intellectual property rights in the film industry, success stories or examples where such collaborations have made a notable difference for filmmakers; Emphasised on free publications made available by WIPO on the wipo.int website, including materials with specific information for cultural and creative economic chains, authors and rights holders, as is the case with audiovisuals; the advent of new distribution models and online platforms, global audiences now have easier access to films if it affects the enforcement of intellectual property rights, especially when dealing with potential copyright infringement across international borders; examples of well-executed brand integrations in movies as we can see in the case of The Barbie movie collaborating with ALDO, Fossil, Airbnb and many more brands, and how can they contribute to the film's success; In the context of movies and TV shows, what is the key difference between product placement and brand endorsement, and how do they impact the on-screen narrative and viewer perception et al.

In this episode, Aditya Trivedi and Ritika Ghosh interact with Yordan Manev, Legal & Compliance Officer, CUSOP (Payments) DAC. They discuss his thesis on Political economy of (substantial) market power. The conversation centres around structural contradictions within competition law; economic underpinnings; Keynesian economics on effective demand and state intervention; regulatory interfaces of competition policy; and political nature of competition policy with dominant economic ideology. Disclaimer: the WWII casualty figures quoted in this recording include military personnel only. Note: The views of the guests are personal and have no affiliation with the podcast or the hosts.

In this episode, Ms. Ivančica Bobek, a corporate lawyer based in Croatia discusses with Aditya Trivedi and Subhi Pastor about the Commitments under Croatia Competition Regime. They discuss about the objective of commitments in a competition regime and how commitments differ from the settlements. She comments on how the Croatian Competition Agency (“CCA”) views commitments and whether CCA accepts commitments for cartel infringements. Further, they also discuss if the excessive use of the commitments framework potentially is harmful for competition regimes and the need of proper regulations to strike a balance. Lastly, they conclude by discussing some of the lessons that the Competition Commission of India (“CCI”) must learn from the CCA and the EC in light of Competition (Amendment) Bill,2023 which introduces the Commitments regime in India.

In this episode, Mr Folakunmi Pinheiro, Doctoral Candidate, University of Cambridge discusses with Aditya Trivedi and Subhi Pastor about the African Free Trade Area's Competition Protocol. They discuss the provisions of the Protocol; aims and objectives; new institutional framework and impact on African economy. They comment on the missed opportunities of Africa in the absence of such a Protocol and also discuss the role of national and regional competition agencies. Further, they discuss the impact of the Protocol on Bigtech's anti-competitive practices in Africa; gatekeeper provisions in the Protocol and regulation of online platforms. Lastly, they conclude that this Protocol will significantly enhance the seat of Africa at the world table during antitrust negotiations.

In this Episode, Mr Emmanuel Kolawole Oke, who is a Senior Lecturer of International Intellectual Property Law at University of Edinburgh discusses with Isheta Boruah about the interface between international intellectual property law and international investment law; How the investment tribunals interpreted the fair and equitable treatment (FET) standard in intellectual property rights cases; How an intertextual approach be employed in the analysis of the interface between international intellectual property law and international investment law.

In this episode, Avani Joshi, Associate, Clifford Chance, Brussels interacts with Aditya Trivedi and Ritika Ghosh on her journey from India to Brussels as a competition lawyer. She shares her work experience in India and Brussels, interesting cases she dealt with, her approach to competition law, difference in antitrust practice of India and Europe, lessons for young lawyers and her take on sustainability and competition law.

In this episode, Dr. Amber Darr, Lecturer in Competition law, University of Manchester discusses with Aditya Trivedi about her book "Competition law in South Asia: Policy diffusion and transfer" published by Cambridge. They discuss the contents, objectives, research methodology, and conclusions of the book. They also engage in an insightful conversation on the development of competition law in 8 South Asian countries, the past and the present. Digital markets and upcoming challenges in competition law and how South Asian nations can tackle is also one of the interesting aspects of this podcast.

In this episode Mr Nilanshu, Founding Partner of KAnalysis discusses the importance of managing IP Portfolio & valuation of well managed IP portfolios; how IP portfolios help attract investors, steps organizations should take in creating and promoting the development of IP, et al.

In this Episode, Professor Guido Noto La Diega discusses with Isheta Boruah about What IoT all about & how is IPR interlinked with IoT, IP rights that are involved in an IoT Device, how can IP regulatory compliance help tackle the unethical technical control of smart devices by the IoT Giants et al.

In this episode, Karina Flores, Deputy Director General, Mexican Competition Commission discusses with Aditya Trivedi and Rishika Jain about "Cartel Investigations and Leniency: The Mexican Experience". They discuss the constitutional amendments in Mexican competition law in 2013; natural justice and cartel investigations; leniency provisions of Mexican competition law; criminal liability on cartel offenders; leniency regime from a competition policy perspective and importance of competition compliance and advocacy programmes to make industry legally complaint.

In this episode, Isheta Boruah, Arnav Joshi & Manvendra Singh discusses with Professor Gaetano Dimita who is a Senior Lecturer at Queen Mary University, London about the "Interrelation of IPR & Esports: A legal exploration of interactive entertainment". . Mr Dimita discusses the role of IPR in the booming e-sports industry;interrelation and functioning of each other; role of copyright law in e-sports considering it is a part of the interactive entertainment industry; copyright infringement in the e-sports industry; steps that can be taken to prevent such infringements et al.

In this episode, Mr Daniel Barrio, Senior Associate, Herbert Smith Freehills at Brussels discusses with Aditya Trivedi and Mrigank Patel on 'Gun-jumping in EU Competition law'. They discuss the meaning of gun jumping and provisions of EU Competition law; distinction between gun jumping and execution of a transaction before clearance; legal provisions on non notification of a merger; pending cases against Altice and Canon; violations of EUMR; and the role of competition compliance.

In this episode, Dr Claudio Lombardi, Lecturer in law, University of Aberdeen, Scotland discusses with Aditya Trivedi about Competition law and digital news industry. They discuss growth in information markets; traditional vs digital shift in the newspaper industry; competition law concerns in digital media; digital startups and economic growth; Bigtech and media; and future of digital journalism.

In this Episode, Siddharth Raj, from the Patents team of Obhan & Associates, discusses with Isheta Boruah a guide to inventors for an effective patenting strategy. They discuss the criteria that inventors should keep in mind while applying for a patent for the product: documentation required while filing patent applications; place and timeline of the application; stages included in the patent application process; can prior art invalidate the claims of a patent during the examination process.

This episode is brought to you by In Conversation with IPR and Competition law Podcast in collaboration with Extra Cover Sports law blog.In this episode, Aditya Trivedi and Dhananjay Dhonchak discuss with T.L. Taylor, Professor of Comparative Media Studies, MIT and Co-Founder, AnyKey on Growth of E-Sports Industry: Opportunities and Governance Challenges. They discuss the sociological impact of e-sports on youth; emerging trends in the online gaming industry; rise of game live streaming; regulatory governance of e-sports and intellectual property and other legal aspects.

In this Episode, Isheta Boruah hosts Prof (Dr) Unnat P Pandit who is Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trademarks by Govt. of India & Professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University. They discuss the current status of the Intellectual Property Regime in India, status of increasing creations brought to the table for IP registration, awareness of innovators and inventors of their rights and the process of registration. He talks about his views upon the Copyright Act of India in the digital era of Social Media and Content Creators, whether it is advanced enough to safeguard the creators or it needs an amendment. They also discuss whether the current Copyright Act of India is sound enough to protect the ‘artist’ of the Non-Fungible Tokens’ underlying artwork.

In this episode, Dipinn Verma, IP Lawyer & Brand Protection Team Lead at Corsearch, discusses with Isheta Boruah about: What does brand protection through IP mean and why should brands invest in it? Latest developments/concerns for brand protection, arising from the rise of NFTs, web3 and metaverse? Impact of UDRP (Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy) in order to protect the rightful owner of the brand from cyber squatters