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Weekly IP Review: August 3-9 2026

August 19, 2026

The latest SpicyIP weekly review captures important rulings from the Delhi and Madras High Courts, impacting copyright and patent law. Key cases include HBO v. Streamzy and developments in Novartis v. Venkata Narayana.

Weekly IP Review: August 3-9 2026

This week's SpicyIP review illustrates significant developments within copyright and patent law, especially focusing on key rulings from the Delhi and Madras High Courts.

Highlights include the Delhi High Court's decision in HBO v. Streamzy, alongside the Madras High Court's crucial ruling in Novartis v. Venkata Narayana, which examines the Bolar exemption for patent infringement. Additionally, judicial scrutiny of these landmark cases reflects the tightening contours of IP law in India.

Legal practitioners must keep abreast of these developments to strategize effectively in both litigation and compliance matters moving forward.

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