The first few months of 2026 were notable for several developments in intellectual property law, spanning artificial intelligence disputes, domain name reforms, and personality rights litigation across major intellectual property jurisdictions. A number of significant court decisions were delivered, disputes involving artificial intelligence, changes in the domain name system, and
The most important premise of modern copyright law is also its least examined. Courts today respond to artificial intelligence with a reflexive certainty: copyright protects only “human authorship”. The claim is conveyed as if it resolves the issue, as if by invoking the “human” the law can stand firm against
INTRODUCTION The copyright infringement and De Minimis defence are often seen as complementary because the De Minimis principle is commonly used as a defence in Intellectual Property (IP) law. The term De Minimis is derived from the Latin phrase “de minimis non curat lex,” which means “the law does not
INTRODUCTION In the digital age, content creation has become more accessible than ever. Whether you’re writing blogs, producing music, designing graphics, or making videos, the internet offers an unparalleled platform for reaching global audiences. But with that access comes a heightened risk of unauthorized use, plagiarism, and theft of creative
INTRODUCTION Collective Management Organisations, better known as Copyright Societies, are such systems within the realm of copyright that allow for the collective management and administration of rights of member copyright holders. The primary principle behind the creation of such a body remains the practical inadequacy of a singular copyright holder
In 2018, Christian Louboutin’s iconic red sole design faced infringement in India, sparking a legal battle that highlighted the critical importance of design protection in the fashion industry. This case highlighted the challenges designers face in safeguarding their unique creations in a rapidly evolving market. The fashion industry is a
INTRODUCTION The relationship between copyright law and education in India has become a hot topic due to two key developments: a ruling by the Andhra Pradesh High Court and an announcement from the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). The Andhra Pradesh High Court’s decision in the Addala
CITATIONS: Hawkins Cookers Ltd. vs Magicook Appliances Co., 100(2002)DLT698, AIR 2003 DELHI 191, (2002) 100 DLT 698 BRIEF FACTS: Hawkins Cookers Ltd., a well-established company in the manufacture and marketing of pressure cookers, filed a suit against Magicook Appliances Co. alleging infringement of its copyright under the Copyright Act, 1957.
CITATIONS: Yash Raj Films Pvt Ltd vs Sri Sai Ganesh Productions & Ors., CS(COMM) 1329/2016, AIRONLINE 2019 DEL 1017 BRIEF FACTS: Yash Raj Films Pvt Ltd, the plaintiff, brought a suit against Sri Sai Ganesh Productions & Ors., the defendants, for copyright infringement, seeking permanent injunction, rendition of accounts, and
INTRODUCTION The Delhi High Court, in its recent ruling, marked a critical step in defending Khandelwal Edible Oils Limited’s (herein referred to as Plaintiff) intellectual property rights, by granting an interim injunction to them in their trademark and copyright infringement case against Landsmill Agro Private Limited (herein referred to as
The first few months of 2026 were notable for several developments in intellectual property law, spanning artificial intelligence disputes, domain name reforms, and personality rights
The most important premise of modern copyright law is also its least examined. Courts today respond to artificial intelligence with a reflexive certainty: copyright protects
INTRODUCTION The copyright infringement and De Minimis defence are often seen as complementary because the De Minimis principle is commonly used as a defence in
INTRODUCTION In the digital age, content creation has become more accessible than ever. Whether you’re writing blogs, producing music, designing graphics, or making videos, the
INTRODUCTION Collective Management Organisations, better known as Copyright Societies, are such systems within the realm of copyright that allow for the collective management and administration
In 2018, Christian Louboutin’s iconic red sole design faced infringement in India, sparking a legal battle that highlighted the critical importance of design protection in
INTRODUCTION The relationship between copyright law and education in India has become a hot topic due to two key developments: a ruling by the Andhra
CITATIONS: Hawkins Cookers Ltd. vs Magicook Appliances Co., 100(2002)DLT698, AIR 2003 DELHI 191, (2002) 100 DLT 698 BRIEF FACTS: Hawkins Cookers Ltd., a well-established company
CITATIONS: Yash Raj Films Pvt Ltd vs Sri Sai Ganesh Productions & Ors., CS(COMM) 1329/2016, AIRONLINE 2019 DEL 1017 BRIEF FACTS: Yash Raj Films Pvt
INTRODUCTION The Delhi High Court, in its recent ruling, marked a critical step in defending Khandelwal Edible Oils Limited’s (herein referred to as Plaintiff) intellectual
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