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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: 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.

July 26, 202611 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