Copyright
Aamir Khan Productions v. BSNL: Madras HC Dismisses ‘BATWARA 1947’ Suit
The Madras High Court dismissed Aamir Khan Productions' John Doe suit over 'BATWARA 1947' as withdrawn, highlighting the tactical use of IP litigation for piracy.
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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).
trademark
Ramji Lal Agarwal v. Sourav Agarwal: Calcutta HC Affirms Suit Scope
Calcutta HC confirms a dispute over family settlement terms is maintainable as a commercial suit, rejecting a procedural shift to the IPR Division.
designs
India’s Semiconductor IP Paradox: Layout-Design Registrations, the SICLD Act, and Domestic Ownership
An analysis of India's Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act (SICLD Act 2000), examining why layout-design registrations remain low despite the India Semiconductor Mission and exploring domestic IP ownership.
trademark
Asian Paints v. Babita Aggarwal: Bombay HC Protects Prior User Rights
The Bombay HC denied an injunction to Asian Paints, ruling that Section 28 registration rights are qualified by Section 34 common law protections for prior users.
AI & IP
Database Protection in India: Copyright, Originality Thresholds, and the Sui Generis Debate
An analysis of database protection under Indian intellectual property law, examining the EBC v. Modak originality threshold, contractual mechanisms, web scraping, and the debate on sui generis rights.
trademark
TMY Products LLC vs Niyaara Cosmetics: Madras HC Decrees Settlement
The Madras High Court resolved the TMY Products LLC trademark dispute by decreeing the suit in terms of a private settlement, avoiding a full trial on merits.
trademark
Madras HC Sets Aside Refusal of ‘THE SKIN COMPANY’ Trademark
The Madras High Court mandates advertisement of 'THE SKIN COMPANY' mark, censuring the Trademark Registry for issuing generic, non-reasoned refusal orders.
Copyright
Character Merchandising in India: Copyright Law, Personality Rights, and Broadcast Reproduction Rights
An analysis of character merchandising under Indian law, examining copyright protection for fictional personas, Star India v. Leo Burnett, celebrity personality rights, and Section 37 broadcast rights.
Weekly IP Digest
Weekly Indian IP Law Digest: October 5 to 10 2026 | Its IP Time
Get expert analysis of landmark rulings on patent abandonment, prior user rights under Section 34, and deepfakes alongside new CGPDTM guidelines.
trademark
Asian Beverage v. Kaira District: Madras HC Grants Summary Judgment in ‘TRUE VALLEY’ Trademark Dispute
The Madras High Court recently dismissed a trademark infringement suit via summary judgment, signaling a shift in how Indian courts handle weak IP claims under Order XIII-A.