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Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.

Delhi High Court dismisses Philips' royalty claim in DVD patent case
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Delhi High Court dismisses Philips' royalty claim in DVD patent case

The Delhi High Court has dismissed Philips' claim for royalties on DVD technology, ruling that mere assertion of essentiality is insufficient without evidence of use.

May 21, 2026Read more →
Delhi High Court rules Ilaiyaraaja has no copyright on En Iniya Pon Nilave
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Delhi High Court rules Ilaiyaraaja has no copyright on En Iniya Pon Nilave

The Delhi High Court has ruled that Ilaiyaraaja does not hold copyright over the song En Iniya Pon Nilave's lyrics or sound recording, affecting his appeal against a recreation of the song for a film.

May 21, 2026Read more →
Zee Sues Nykaa for Copyright Infringement Over Instagram Reels
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Zee Sues Nykaa for Copyright Infringement Over Instagram Reels

Zee Entertainment has filed a lawsuit against Nykaa, seeking INR 2 crores for alleged unauthorized use of its copyrighted music in Instagram reels. The case underscores ongoing challenges in copyright enforcement in the digital era.

May 21, 2026Read more →
Zee Entertainment Seeks Damages from Nykaa Over Copyright Infringement
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Zee Entertainment Seeks Damages from Nykaa Over Copyright Infringement

Zee Entertainment has approached the Delhi High Court seeking INR 2 crores in damages from Nykaa for the unauthorized use of copyrighted songs in social media marketing.

May 20, 2026Read more →
Zee Entertainment Sues Nykaa for Copyright Infringement
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Zee Entertainment Sues Nykaa for Copyright Infringement

Zee Entertainment files a lawsuit against Nykaa, claiming INR 2 crores for unauthorized use of copyrighted music in Instagram reels.

May 19, 2026Read more →
Delhi High Court Recognizes CALPOL as Well-Known Trademark
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Delhi High Court Recognizes CALPOL as Well-Known Trademark

The Delhi High Court has officially declared GSK's CALPOL as a well-known trademark amid a trademark infringement suit. This recognition acknowledges the brand's reputation and protects it from unauthorized use.

May 18, 2026Read more →
Delhi HC Rules on FRAND Terms in SEP Case
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Delhi HC Rules on FRAND Terms in SEP Case

The Delhi High Court's recent pro-tem order in the Malikie v. Xiaomi case signifies ongoing challenges in determining fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) terms for standard essential patents (SEPs).

May 17, 2026Read more →
Calcutta HC Reaffirms Copyright Rights of Authors
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Calcutta HC Reaffirms Copyright Rights of Authors

The Calcutta High Court has upheld the economic rights of authors over their works in a recent ruling, emphasizing the intent behind the copyright amendments of 2012.

May 17, 2026Read more →
Delhi HC Discusses Patentability Under Section 3(k)
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Delhi HC Discusses Patentability Under Section 3(k)

The Delhi High Court addressed the complexities surrounding Section 3(k) of the Indian Patents Act in the case Blackberry v. Controller. Despite previous guidelines, the interpretation of patentability remains unclear.

May 17, 2026Read more →
Calcutta HC Reinforces Copyright Rights of Authors
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Calcutta HC Reinforces Copyright Rights of Authors

The Calcutta High Court has reaffirmed the continuing rights of authors under the copyright amendments of 2012. The ruling clarifies the rights of authors in relation to sound recordings, reinforcing their economic entitlements.

May 16, 2026Read more →
Zee Entertainment Seeks Damages from Nykaa for Copyright Infringement
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Zee Entertainment Seeks Damages from Nykaa for Copyright Infringement

Zee Entertainment has filed a lawsuit against Nykaa, seeking damages of INR 2 crores for the alleged unauthorized use of copyrighted songs in Instagram reels. This case highlights the ongoing struggles related to copyright enforcement in the digital marketing space.

May 16, 2026Read more →
Delhi HC Addresses Patentability Under Section 3(k)
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Delhi HC Addresses Patentability Under Section 3(k)

The Delhi High Court, in Blackberry v. Controller, reiterated the ambiguous nature of Section 3(k) of the Indian Patents Act. The court emphasized the ongoing confusion surrounding the patentability of specific inventions under this provision despite the recent CRI Guidelines.

May 16, 2026Read more →
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