A product’s appearance can be just as valuable as its functionality. Design law protects the unique visual features that make products distinctive, encouraging innovation while preserving the commercial value of original designs.
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Crocs v. Bata: Delhi HC Imposes Heavy Litigation Costs
In a significant ruling for Indian commercial litigation, the Delhi High Court ordered Crocs Inc to pay over Rs. 24 lakhs in litigation costs to Bata India. Following the cancellation of Crocs' design registration for lack of novelty, Justice Prathiba M. Singh emphasized that costs must follow the event, reflecting actual expenditure rather than symbolic amounts. This decision underscores the shift in Indian courts toward penalizing frivolous IP litigation. It serves as a stern warning to rights holders that pursuing weak design infringement claims now carries substantial financial consequences.
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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.