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Ilaiyaraja Cannot License Naguva Nayana, Delhi HC Says Producer Owns Copyright

In the case of Saregama India Limited vs Black Madras Films & Ors, the Delhi High Court upheld the copyright ownership of the plaintiff over the song Naguva Nayana, rejecting composer Ilaiyaraja’s authority to license it. The Court said the defendants could release their film only after depositing a licence fee, if they continued to use the song.

Film Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy Fails Copyright Test: Title, Script, and Ads Not Infringing

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In the case of Everest Entertainment LLP vs. Mahesh Vaman Manjrekar, the Bombay High Court considered whether copyright subsists in the title Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy, and whether the defendants infringed the script or promotional content of the film. The Court found no substantial reproduction of the script or advertisements, and held that copyright protection does not extend to the film’s title.

Premji Invest Secures Dynamic Injunction against Fraudsters

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The Delhi High Court granted Premji Invest a dynamic injunction to counteract ongoing impersonation and intellectual property fraud. The order allows real-time blocking of deceptive websites and apps, ensuring robust protection for both the business and the public.

Can You Copyright a Product Photo When Design Is Registered? Madras HC Clarifies

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The Madras High Court has clarified that a product photograph can be copyrighted even if the product’s design is registered. The Court held that Section 15(1) of the Copyright Act does not bar copyright in a photograph of a registered design, as the two are distinct forms of intellectual property.

Copyright Ownership in Insolvency: How IP Rights Acquired Through Compromise Prevail Over Legal Heirs

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The Madras High Court confirmed that copyright ownership in insolvency acquired through a court approved compromise takes precedence over claims by legal heirs. The plaintiff was granted a permanent injunction, accounting of profits, and costs, while compensatory damages were denied due to insufficient evidence

Frimline v. K-SMATCO: Delhi HC Rules Firmly in Pharmaceutical Patent Infringement Case

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In Frimline v. K-SMATCO, Delhi HC granted interim relief over patent IN 382949, citing strong prima facie infringement of Frimline’s pharmaceutical formulation.

Court Orders Destruction of Counterfeit Tommy Hilfiger Goods

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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 in protecting brand owners from infringement and counterfeit activities in India.

Delhi HC Orders Takedown of Fake Videos of Journalist Sudhir Chaudhary

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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 takedown and preservation of critical data for investigation.

Court Grants ex-parte Order in Favor of Designer Gaurav Gupta

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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 legal remedies available to fashion designers in India for protecting their intellectual property rights.

Court favors AR Rahman, rejects claims that Dagar Brothers composed Shiva Stuti

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The Delhi High Court ruled that the Dagar Brothers were not the authors of Shiva Stuti, setting aside an earlier order and supporting AR Rahman’s appeal. The decision clarifies that authorship and originality are essential for copyright protection in Indian classical music.