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Shruti Haasan v. Mahalaxmi Arts: Bombay HC Issues AI John Doe Order
The Bombay HC in Shruti Haasan v. Mahalaxmi Arts has issued a landmark John Doe injunction protecting personality rights against unauthorized AI-generated content.
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Author: Adv. Koushik Chittella
An Advocate enrolled on the rolls of the Bar Council of the State of Andhra Pradesh. What started as curiosity about how the law protects ideas, brands, inventions, and creative works gradually developed into a genuine passion for studying and explaining IP law, inspiring me to pursue a Masters degree (LL.M.) in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).
Copyright
Clouded Copyright Titles: Madras HC Denies Injunction for Film Rights
The Madras High Court ruled that an interim injunction cannot be granted in copyright disputes where the chain of title is contested and plagued by rival claims.
patent
Fresenius Kabi v. Controller: Delhi HC Voids Patent Refusal
The Delhi High Court has set aside a patent refusal, ruling that the Controller cannot consolidate Section 14 examination rights with Section 25 opposition hearings.
Copyright
Hindustan Unilever v. Kwick Living: Delhi HC Settles Jurisdiction
The Delhi High Court in Hindustan Unilever v. Kwick Living settles territorial jurisdiction by leveraging defendant admissions, ensuring expedited interim relief adjudication.
Other IP
Vikrant Kapoor v. Anuj Kohli: Delhi HC Defines Ouster Clause
The Delhi High Court in Vikrant Kapoor v. Anuj Kohli ruled that naming a specific forum in invoices effectively ousts other courts, even without 'exclusive' language.
Copyright
Screen Scene Media v. Venkatesh: Madras HC Denies Motion to Vacate
The Madras High Court in Screen Scene Media v. Dr. S. Venkatesh affirmed an interim injunction, ruling that cinematograph film ownership requires clear chain of title.
Copyright
Madras HC: Copyright Infringement Claims Not Subject to Arbitration
The Madras High Court in Eros Technologies Digital FZE v. Ayngaran International Films rules that Section 55 copyright infringement claims override private arbitration clauses.
trademark
Asian Paints Secures Ex-Parte Injunction in Trade Dress Battle
The Bombay High Court has granted Asian Paints an ex-parte ad-interim injunction against Deepak Kumar Panwar, affirming protection for its 'APEX' trade dress and marks.
Monthly IP Roundup
August 2026 Indian IP Law Digest | Its IP Time
The August 2026 Indian IP law digest highlights a landmark Delhi High Court seven-step test for Section 3(m) patentability and key rulings on trademark well-known marks.
Copyright
Stephen Thaler DABUS Case: Indian Copyright Office Denies AI Authorship
Stephen Thaler DABUS Case Analysis: The Registrar of Copyrights has formally rejected Dr. Stephen Thaler's application naming AI system DABUS as author of 'A Recent Entrance To Paradise', ruling that statutory authorship under the Copyright Act 1957 requires a human creator.