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...

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 c...

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...

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...

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...

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 &...

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, Aad...

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 be...

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...

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...

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 t...

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, Com...

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 though...

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 Digi...

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. Th...

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 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 da...

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...

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 i...

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 nati...

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 st...

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 lands...