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Personality Rights Infringement via Deepfakes and Digital Misuse
The Bombay High Court’s decision in Suniel Shetty vs John Doe addresses personality rights infringement caused by deepfakes and digital misuse. The judgement clarifies the scope of legal…
Roche’s Appeal Dismissed, Path Open for Affordable Risdiplam in India
The Delhi High Court dismissed Roche’s appeal against Natco Pharma, finding the Risdiplam patent prima facie obvious due to its similarity with prior genus patents, paving the way…
Court Orders Destruction of Counterfeit Tommy Hilfiger Goods
The Delhi court granted a permanent injunction against the sale of counterfeit Tommy Hilfiger goods, ordering destruction of seized products. The decision highlights the application of trademark law…
Delhi HC Orders Takedown of Fake Videos of Journalist Sudhir Chaudhary
The Delhi High Court has ordered Meta, Google, and others to promptly remove AI-generated fake videos defaming journalist Sudhir Chaudhary. Recognising the urgent harm, the Court mandated swift…
Calcutta High Court Clarifies Scope of Section 3(h) in Patent Law: Base SE v. Controller of Patents
In Base SE v. Deputy Controller of Patents, the Calcutta High Court ruled that scientific and technical inventions addressing agricultural problems are not excluded under Section 3(h). It…
Can trademark rights exist even without continuous commercial use?
Delhi Court bars use of “X1” and “X1 Racing League” over trademark infringement, upholding plaintiff’s statutory rights despite non-use.
Saint-Gobain Patent Rejection: Delhi HC Finds No Inventive Step in Glass Coating Claim
Delhi HC upholds Saint-Gobain patent rejection, ruling that the glass coating claim lacked inventive step and failed to show technical advancement.
Old Wine in New Bottle: Distillery Waste Patent Denied
Delhi HC affirms rejection of a patent on ZLD process from distillery waste, citing lack of inventive step and application of Section 3(d) of the Patents Act.
Prior user rights prevail over subsequent registration, reiterates court
Delhi HC cancels ‘Ragini’ label for deceptive similarity and copied trade dress, upholding prior user rights of ‘Rani’/‘Rachna’ and ordering Section 57 rectification of the register.
Court Grants ex-parte Order in Favor of Designer Gaurav Gupta
The Delhi High Court granted a permanent injunction and damages to Gaurav Gupta after finding willful trademark, copyright, and design infringement by the defendant. The judgment reinforces the…
Court cancels 75-Year-Old TRIUMPH Trademark for Non-Use in Favor of Triumph Motorcycles
In the case of Triumph Designs Limited v. Tube Investments of India and Anr., the Calcutta High Court addressed two critical issues: whether the petitioner was a person…