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Delhi High Court issues injunction against Software Piracy

Software giant Bentley Systems successfully obtained an injunction from the Delhi High Court against a company for copyright infringement of its software programs. This case highlights the legal recourse available to software companies in India to protect their intellectual property.

Intellectual Property Protection for Computer Programs – Part I

This post explores the legal complexities of protecting computer programs under intellectual property law, particularly copyright and patent regimes. It outlines the challenges and the urgent need for a more practical legal mechanism in India.

Intellectual Property Protection for Computer Programs – Part II

This post explores the early use of trade secret law for protecting computer programs in India and its limitations. It discusses how legal and technological developments eventually necessitated a shift towards copyright protection.