Intellectual property law continues to evolve alongside emerging technologies and new forms of innovation. Explore latest developments in artificial intelligence, technology law, and other evolving areas of IP that are shaping the future of legal protection.
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Zippy vs Veer Ji: Delhi HC Order on Factory
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court restrained Veer Ji Malai Chaap from using footage of a supplier’s factory to promote its own brand. Justice Jyoti Singh’s interim order highlights the dangers of using contract manufacturing promotional material to create a false impression of ownership and hygiene standards. The court’s mandate for rapid content removal and its focus on consumer deception provide a vital lesson for franchise brands regarding trade secrets and attribution. This article explores the legal implications of misrepresentation and the protection of goodwill in the food industry.
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Personality Rights in India: A Comprehensive Guide
Personality rights in India have evolved rapidly, transforming from a privacy-based concept under Article 21 to a robust framework protecting digital personas. With no specific statute, courts have built protections using copyright, trademark law, and the IT Act to combat deepfakes, voice cloning, and unauthorized commercial exploitation. This article examines the shift from celebrity-focused litigation to the inclusion of medical professionals and content creators. We analyze the critical roles of John Doe orders and dynamic injunctions, while highlighting the increasing necessity for clear legislative intervention to standardize enforcement across Indian High Courts.
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Weekly IP Digest
Weekly IP Digest
Weekly Indian IP Law Digest: July 19 to July 25
Stay updated with the latest Indian Intellectual Property developments from July 19 to July 25, 2026. This week’s digest covers critical rulings, including the Delhi High Court’s landmark dismissal of the interim injunction in ANI Media v. OpenAI, emphasizing the research exception in AI training. We also review significant decisions in trademark law regarding the 'OFFER' mark, copyright groundless threats involving TVS Motor, and dynamic injunctions against piracy. Additionally, catch up on GI tag updates from Haryana and Jharkhand and significant international developments involving the Digital Services Act and Anthropic.
Weekly IP Digest
Weekly Indian IP Law Digest: July 12-18, 2026
This week's IP digest covers critical developments in Indian trademark and copyright law. Highlights include the Delhi High Court's stance on amending plaints post-registration, the interplay between competing registered trademarks, and the latest GI tag updates from Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh. We also analyze international developments, including the Apple-OpenAI trade secret dispute and important US patent rulings. Stay informed on the latest jurisprudence from the Delhi and Bombay High Courts, alongside significant updates on GI registrations and global intellectual property trends impacting the Indian market throughout the month of July.
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Monthly IP Roundup
Monthly IP Roundup
Indian IP Law Roundup July 2026 – AI Training, Trademarks, and Patents
This comprehensive roundup covers critical Indian IP law developments in July 2026, including landmark AI copyright rulings, trademark disputes, and patent updates.
Monthly IP Roundup
Indian IP Law Roundup: June 2026 Key Judgments
June 2026 was a landmark month for Indian Intellectual Property law, marked by significant rulings from the Delhi High Court and beyond. From expanded liability for advertising platforms in keyword bidding cases to the formal recognition of PPL India as a copyright society, the developments are far-reaching. We explore crucial updates in trademark, patent, copyright, and geographical indication laws. This digest breaks down essential case law, including landmark decisions on personality rights and AI, helping practitioners stay updated with the rapidly evolving Indian legal landscape across all key IP sectors.