In NEC Corporation v. Controller of Patents & Designs, 2026:CHC-OS:69, the Calcutta High Court delivered a landmark judgment clarifying that Graphical User Interfaces (“GUIs”) are not per se excluded from protection under the Designs Act, 2000. Setting aside a batch of orders passed by the Controller of Patents & Designs rejecting GUI design applications, the Court […]
On 24 July 2026, a single judge of the Delhi High Court, Justice Amit Bansal, delivered a judgment[1] on whether training a large language model (LLM) on copyrighted content results in copyright infringement. The judgment, delivered after 32 hearings, dismissed ANI’s application demanding an interim injunction, holding that OpenAI’s storage of ANI’s literary works and
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Delhi HC holds Google liable for trademark infringement over AdWords keyword bidding, rejecting Section 79 IT Act safe harbour for active intermediaries.
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Facts Sun Pharma Laboratories has manufactured and sold a Pantoprazole-based anti-acidity drug under the mark “PANTOCID” since 1999, with related variants like PANTOCID-DSR and PANTOCID-L. Its registration application was filed in February 1998 and granted in 2012, after surviving an opposition by Atlanta Pharma A.G. (Takeda’s successor), whose own earlier “proposed to be used” application
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Sound recording law is a combination of copyright, contract, privacy and new technology regulation. The law on sound recordings has undergone a major change due to the evolving music market and technological developments that have accelerated over the years. This article discusses the legal framework of IP rights in sound recordings as provided by the
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In an era where intellectual property infringement is no longer merely about, copying products but also their designs, packaging, artistic works, and significant marketing materials, the Delhi High Court’s decision in Koninklijke Philips N.V. & Anr. v. Amazestore & Ors. CS(COMM) 737/2016 & CS(COMM) 1170/2016 stands as a notable case in Indian intellectual Property law.
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The order of Hon’ble High Court of Delhi in the case of Vineet Kapur v. Registrar of Trade Marks passed on April 25, 2025, is a noteworthy progress in Indian trademark law, specifically with regard to the registrability of number marks. The case involved the appeal made by the appellant for registration of the mark
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The foreign equivalents doctrine is a rule in U.S. trademark law that requires courts and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) to translate foreign words when evaluating their suitability for trademark registration or possible confusion with existing registered marks. This translation is crucial for assessing the registrability of a trademark. The principle seeks to
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Why Register Your Trademark Internationally? In today’s globalized economy, protecting your brand internationally is more critical than ever. The Madrid System, administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), offers a streamlined, cost-effective solution for businesses seeking trademark protection in multiple countries. This post will explore the benefits, application process, and strategic advantages of using
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A geographical indication (GI) is an indication, whether in the form of a name or sign, used on goods that have a specific geographical origin and possesses qualities or a reputation that are due to the place of origin. Geographical indications are valuable rights, which if not adequately protected, can be misused by dishonest commercial
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