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SpicyIP Weekly Review: AI Patent Guidelines and High Court Orders

This week’s SpicyIP review highlights significant developments including new AI patent guidelines from the Patent Office, key copyright rulings by the Calcutta High Court, and implications for practitioners. Notably, the decisions in IPRS v. Hotel Appolo and the Thaler-Dabus case are set to impact how copyrights and patents are navigated in light of technological advancements.

Sep 8, 2026Read more →

Delhi High Courtmediacopyright

Automated Takedowns and Free Speech Challenges

The Delhi High Court's recent examinations of social media copyright strikes highlight concerns about automated moderation processes. Legal scholars assess the intersection of copyright enforcement and free speech rights in contemporary digital platforms.

Sep 8, 2026Read more →

Analyzing Copyright Office’s Decision on Thaler's Artwork

The Copyright Office's refusal to recognize AI-generated artwork by Dr. Stephen Thaler as authored raises critical questions about originality and authorship in copyright law. Legal scholars delve into the reasoning behind the decision and its implications for future copyright claims.

Sep 8, 2026Read more →

Calcutta High Courtintellectual_propertycopyright

Calcutta High Court Upholds Continuing Rights of Authors

The Calcutta High Court has reinforced the rights of authors concerning sound recordings, emphasizing the necessity for economic benefits from copyright provisions for underlying works.

May 15, 2026Read more →