Tragic news: Professor Shamnad Basheer has passed away

It is with profound sadness that IPkat reports that Professor Shamnad Basheer, 43 years of age,

passed away earlier today in his beloved India, where he was born and flourished. Shamnad was one of the IP world's great human beings. The founder of the iconic IP blog, Spicy IP, this Kat had the honor of joining with him as co-editors of the book, "Overlapping Intellectual Property Rights", by which this Kat came to view Shamnad as a dear friend. IPKat will publish more on Shamnad as soon as it gathers more complete information.