No Right to Be Seen: IndiaMart, ChatGPT, and the Limits of Platform Visibility
In the case of IndiaMart InterMesh Limited v. OpenAI Inc. and Others, the court dealt with a new kind of commercial grievance. IndiaMart did not complain about data…
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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.
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…
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…
Aishwarya Rai Gets Court Relief Against Deepfakes, Fake Merchandise, and Online Impersonation
In the case of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan vs Aishwaryaworld.Com, the Delhi High Court restrained several websites, online sellers, and digital content creators from misusing the identity of the…
IndiaMart, PUMA, Drop-Downs, and Intermediary Liability
In a trademark infringement dispute between IndiaMART Intermesh Ltd. (“IndiaMART”) and PUMA SE (“PUMA”), the Division Bench of the Delhi High Court set aside a prior injunction restraining…
Supreme Court Upholds Free Speech in Wikimedia Case, Sets Aside Takedown Order
In a clear endorsement of constitutional protections in the digital realm, the Supreme Court set aside a Delhi High Court directive requiring removal of Wikipedia content related to…
Court Directs Meta to Take Down Deepfake Videos of NSE CEO in Urgent Ruling
The Bombay High Court directed Meta and other intermediaries to promptly take down deepfake videos of the NSE CEO, citing obligations under IT Rules 2021. The court’s ruling…
Warner Bros. dries up the Doodstream.com!
The Delhi High Court restrained Doodstream.com after Warner Bros. alleged large-scale copyright infringement and non-compliance with Indian legal requirements. The Court held DMCA defences inapplicable and emphasised adherence…
Online Enforcement of IP
This article explores the challenges and procedures of online enforcement of intellectual property, including takedown requests and intermediary roles. It offers a structured analysis of legal complexities and…