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ANI v. OpenAI: Delhi HC Analysis on AI and Copyright

The Delhi High Court’s refusal to grant an interim injunction in ANI Media v. OpenAI marks a pivotal moment for AI in India. The court analyzed whether LLM training constitutes copyright infringement under Section 52, concluding that storage for research qualifies as fair dealing. Furthermore, the court found no prima facie evidence of 'regurgitation' or substantial reproduction of ANI’s news content by ChatGPT. This detailed analysis explores the court's stance on jurisdiction, the transformative nature of AI, and the balance of convenience favouring the public interest in technological development.

July 28, 202610 min read

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.

June 14, 202617 min read

India’s Copyright Act at 69: AI, Policy, and Future Horizons

As India commemorates the enactment of the Copyright Act, 1957, the legal system faces unprecedented pressure from generative AI and platform liability challenges. With major cases like ANI v. OpenAI and the Thaler DABUS authorship dispute ongoing, we analyze whether the current statutory framework—last amended in 2012—can withstand the digital age. This article explores the tension between Section 52 fair dealing provisions and the need for legislative clarity, while questioning the long-term impact of the current intermediary liability gap. Discover what these developments signal for India's creative economy and its future IP strategy.

June 10, 202611 min read