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First Owner of Copyright in Film Music: Delhi HC in Saregama v Ilaiyaraja

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Section 17(b) and 17(c) of the Copyright Act, 1957 was applied by the Delhi High Court to treat the producer as the first owner of copyright in film works, absent an agreement to the contrary. Interim restraint was granted against unauthorised licensing of the works.

Ideas Fly, Adoption Walks: Why New Technology Still Takes Its Own Sweet Time

WIPO’s World Intellectual Property Report 2026 makes one point painfully clear: ideas move fast, but adoption still depends on unglamorous complements like skills, infrastructure, and maintenance. India’s examples show why diffusion is an execution game, not a press-release game.

Shatrughan Sinha and the Legal Fight Against Digital Impersonation

The Shatrughan Sinha digital impersonation ruling confirms that personality rights are enforceable against AI-driven misuse and commercial exploitation in the digital age.

AI, Identity & Injunctions: The Vivek Anand Oberoi Personality Rights Case

A personality rights injunction was granted by the Delhi High Court in favour of Vivek Anand Oberoi against alleged AI deepfakes and unauthorised use of his persona. Takedown and intermediary disclosure directions were issued.

Job Opening Junior Trademark Associate for LLM IP Graduates

BananaIP is inviting LLM IP graduates to join its Bengaluru trademark team as a junior trademark associate, with hands-on work across prosecution, advisory, and brand protection. An ideal role for freshers who want to ground their careers in serious, high-quality IP practice.

Intellepedia’s Top Industrial Design Articles of 2025: A Year in Review

Banner image reading “Intellepedia’s Top Design Articles of 2025: A Year in Review” alongside a creative workspace with fashion sketches, measuring tape, color swatches, coffee, plants, and a laptop, symbolising industrial design and creativity.

A curated overview of India’s most significant industrial design law cases of 2025, highlighting key rulings on novelty, infringement, and coexistence of IP rights.

Intellepedia’s Top Copyright Articles of 2025: A Year in Review

Explore the top Indian copyright cases and policy changes of 2025, including AI-related rulings, music licensing reforms, and major court decisions.

Intellepedia’s Top Trademark Articles of 2025: A Year in Review

Discover key 2025 Indian trademark rulings on infringement, trade dress, intermediary liability, and procedural fairness in this roundup from Intellepedia.

Intellepedia’s Top Patent Articles of 2025: A Year in Review

A concise roundup of Intellepedia’s most impactful patent law articles of 2025, highlighting key judicial and Patent Office developments every IP practitioner should note.

Delhi High Court Cancels Registration in JBR Trademark Dispute

A dramatic legal-themed illustration showing the Delhi High Court in the background, a judge’s gavel striking down a circular “JBR” emblem stamped in red with “CANCELLED,” symbolising the cancellation of trademark registration amid a court dispute.

The registration of the JBR trademark was cancelled after identity of marks and similarity of goods were found under Section 11 of the Trade Marks Act. The Registrar’s order dismissing the opposition was set aside.