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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.

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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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Weekly IP Digest

Weekly Indian IP Law Digest: July 5–11, 2026

The second week of July 2026 saw significant activity across Indian courts. Key rulings include the Delhi High Court's rejection of bioavailability as a basis for therapeutic efficacy in patent law and the Bombay High Court's crackdown on unsupported 'common general knowledge' claims by the Patent Office. We also cover the latest developments in trademark disputes, including the boAt v. BOULT matter and new injunctions against AI-driven copyright scraping. Stay updated on these essential legal developments and international IP cases, including the latest in the AstraZeneca and OpenAI litigations.

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Weekly IP Digest

Weekly Indian IP Law Digest: June 28 – July 4, 2026

Our latest IP law digest covers significant Indian and global developments. Highlights include the Delhi High Court's dynamic injunctions against rogue streaming websites and landmark rulings on SEP security deposits in the InterDigital v. Transsion litigation. We delve into personality rights regarding deepfakes, arbitration clauses in franchise agreements, and international disputes like the Nike-7-Eleven trademark clash. Additionally, learn about the Trademark Registry's upgraded search portal, new patent agent exam registration details, and Shopify’s trade secret settlement. Stay ahead with essential summaries of high-stakes litigation and administrative updates shaping the modern intellectual property landscape.

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Weekly IP Digest

Weekly IP Law Digest: June 21-27, 2026

This week's IP digest covers crucial Indian judicial developments, including the Delhi High Court's ruling on the Godfather trademark case, confirming that registered marks remain enforceable despite non-use. We explore critical patent insights from Shaafi Naturcure, where post-filing evidence was rejected, and Fraunhofer’s failed biomass patent. The digest also reviews high-stakes copyright battles, trademark rectification petitions involving 'Shakti', and the prestigious induction of Justice Prathiba M. Singh into the International IP Hall of Fame. Additionally, we analyze global IP trends, including US pharmaceutical patent disputes and CJEU platform liability rulings concerning algorithmic content curation.

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Weekly IP Digest

Weekly Indian IP Law Digest: June 07-13, 2026

This week’s IP digest covers critical developments across Indian and international courts. Key highlights include the Bombay High Court's application of the 'bare possibility' test in pharmaceutical disputes and the Delhi High Court's landmark ruling on dynamic injunctions for live sports broadcasting. We also track the GI certification of Tezpur litchi, Google’s latest AI copyright defense, and the cancellation of the 'Glass Skin' trademark registration. From procedural registry updates to global AI patent litigation, this digest provides essential updates for practitioners tracking the rapidly evolving Intellectual Property landscape in India and abroad.

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