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Madras HC Awards ₹20 Lakhs Compensation in Amma Memorial Digital Project Dispute

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The Madras High Court resolved the Amma Memorial Digital Project dispute by awarding reasonable compensation for partial software development and concept creation. The judgement clarified copyright ownership, absence of profit-sharing rights, and the basis for determining damages in software-related project collaborations.

Madras High Court Overturns Patent Refusal for Ab Initio’s Data Lineage Invention

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Madras High Court patent judgment backs Ab Initio’s data lineage invention, affirming novelty and inventive step in software patents.

CRI Patentability Affirmed: Madras High Court Rules in Favor of Syngene

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Madras HC upholds CRI patentability in Syngene’s case, ruling novel hardware isn’t a prerequisite for protection under Section 3(k).

Generative AI Training and Copyright: U.S. Copyright Office’s Pre-Publication Report

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This post offers a structured summary of Part 3 of the U.S. Copyright Office’s AI report series. It highlights the pre-publication report’s focus on legal concerns surrounding generative AI training and a link to the main report.

Delhi High Court issues injunction against Software Piracy

The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction restraining unauthorised use of Bentley Systems’ software, addressing copyright infringement claims. The order underscores the protection of international software copyrights in India and the legal approach to software piracy.

Oracle’s proprietary word ‘Java’ cannot be used in the domain name and the company name, says the Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has restrained the use of ‘Java’ in domain and company names, citing trademark infringement of Oracle’s rights. The court clarified the scope of permissible use and addressed misleading references to Oracle Certification.

BananaIP Counsels and Telangana AI Mission Collaborate for an Exclusive AI-focused IPR Session

BananaIP Counsels and Telangana AI Mission are hosting an exclusive session on AI intellectual property rights for startups. The event will provide vital insights into protecting AI innovations and building a strong IP foundation for AI businesses.

This post presents a detailed review of notable Indian copyright cases decided in 2021 by the Delhi High Court. It explores court orders on broadcasting rights, celebrity rights, and software copyright infringement, providing an analytical perspective on current legal developments.

Xinuos Inc. sues IBM and Red Hat, Amazon defends itself amidst rising Anti-trust scrutiny, CCI investigates WhatsApp’s Privacy Policy update and more.

This bulletin examines recent antitrust lawsuits and privacy developments involving global tech companies. Key issues include Xinuos’s action against IBM and Red Hat, CCI’s probe into WhatsApp’s privacy policy, and Facebook’s major data breach.

Indian IP Orders and Judgments-2021

This post reviews notable 2021 Indian IP judgments on software and film copyright infringement by the Delhi High Court. It provides legal analysis of injunctions and procedural issues in copyright disputes. The discussion is grounded in a factual and structured legal perspective.

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