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AI Generates the Content. The Court Grants the Injunction
Toprankers Edtech Solutions v. LPT Edtech · Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court this week restrained circulation of allegedly defamatory content generated using AI tools. The plaintiff, an edtech company, sought interim relief against a competitor alleged to have used AI to produce and disseminate content causing reputational harm.
The court found a prima facie case of injury and held that continued dissemination could cause further irreparable damage. Interim restraint was granted pending full adjudication.
The decision signals that courts will not allow the AI origin of content to complicate or delay the grant of relief where the harm to reputation is prima facie established. The tool used to generate the content is irrelevant to the injury caused by its dissemination.
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Patent Refusal Set Aside for Lack of Reasoning
Nippon Steel Corporation v. Controller of Patents · Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court set aside the Controller’s refusal of Nippon Steel Corporation’s patent application and remanded the matter for fresh consideration. The court found that the refusal order lacked adequate reasoning and failed to properly address the issues raised by the applicant. The Controller was directed to reconsider the application in accordance with law.
AI Inventorship Rejected; Pre-Grant Opposition Dismissed
Stephen Thaler (Application No. 202017019068) · Indian Patent Office (O/o CGPDTM)
The Indian Patent Office dismissed a pre-grant opposition under Section 25(1) and subsequently refused the application under Section 15. The Controller held that objections relating to AI inventorship fall outside the scope of Section 25(1), and grounds under Sections 3(b), 3(c), and 25(1)(h) were not substantiated. On examination, the application was refused as the AI system “DABUS” cannot qualify as an inventor under the Patents Act, and the claimed invention was found obvious over prior art.
Fan Design Interim Relief Refused for Lack of Novelty
Atomberg Technologies v. Stove Kraft · Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court refused interim relief to Atomberg Technologies in its design infringement claim against Stove Kraft. The court held that the plaintiff failed to establish novelty in the registered design, referred to prior art on record and found no prima facie case of infringement. The balance of convenience was held not to favour grant of interim protection.
NSE Mark Protected Against Unauthorised Social Media Use
National Stock Exchange of India v. John Doe S. Ashok Kumar · Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court restrained unauthorised use of the NSE mark by certain social media accounts operating without authorisation from the National Stock Exchange. The court found a prima facie case of infringement and passing off and observed that such use was likely to mislead the public. Interim protection was granted against continued use.
Supreme Court Issues Notice in YEZDI Trademark Dispute
Official Liquidator of Ideal Jawa Private Limited v. Classic Legends Private Limited · Supreme Court
The Supreme Court issued notice in a challenge to the Karnataka High Court ruling which held that the YEZDI trademark was not an asset of the company in liquidation. The dispute concerns whether the mark had lapsed due to non-use and non-renewal or whether it continued to subsist as part of the company’s assets during the liquidation process.
Honest Concurrent Use of GANESHA Mark Upheld
Ganesh Consumer Products v. Assistant Registrar of Trademarks · Madras High Court
The Madras High Court upheld registration of the GANESHA mark on the basis of honest concurrent use under the Trade Marks Act 1999. The court found that the mark had been adopted and used bona fide over a sustained period and held that no case for interference with the registration was made out on the facts before it.
Interim Injunction Granted for THE LEELA Mark
Schloss HMA Private Limited v. Leela Entertainment Private Limited · Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court granted interim injunction restraining use of the impugned LEELA mark. The court found a prima facie case of infringement and observed that similarity between the marks could result in consumer confusion. The balance of convenience was held to lie in favour of the plaintiff and interim protection was granted accordingly.
POSITIVE MIND Mark Restrained, Online Listings Removed
PstGems Private Limited v. Dharmesh Mohanbhai Kalsariya · Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court restrained use of the POSITIVE MIND mark and directed online platforms including Meesho and Meta to remove related listings. The court found a prima facie case of infringement and passing off and noted that continued availability of listings could cause ongoing harm to the plaintiff’s rights.
Permanent Injunction Granted Against Counterfeit GARNIER Products
Laboratoire Garnier & CIE v. Vijay Stores · Delhi District Court
The Delhi District Court granted permanent injunction restraining the defendants from dealing in counterfeit products bearing the GARNIER mark. The court found that the goods were not genuine and that the defendants’ conduct amounted to infringement and passing off, and granted permanent relief to prevent further circulation of counterfeit products in the market.
Interim Injunction Vacated in SHATAM JEEVA Matter
Anuradha Sharma v. Jiva Ayurvedic Pharmacy · Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court vacated the interim injunction in the dispute concerning the JIVA mark, holding that no prima facie case of infringement was established. The court found that the marks, when considered as a whole, were not deceptively similar and held that continuation of the injunction was not warranted in the circumstances.
ABSUN Mark Found Infringing, Costs of ₹10 Lakh Imposed
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries v. Satej M. Katekar, Absun Pharma · Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court held that the ABSUN mark infringed Sun Pharmaceutical Industries’ registered mark in relation to pharmaceutical products. The court found deceptive similarity and likelihood of consumer confusion, granted relief in favour of the plaintiff and imposed costs of ₹10 lakh on the defendant.
MARQ Mark Interim Injunction Upheld
Flipkart India Private Limited v. Marc Enterprises · Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court upheld the interim injunction restraining use of the MARQ mark. The court found a prima facie case of infringement and observed that similarity between the marks could lead to confusion in the marketplace. The balance of convenience was held to favour continuation of the injunction.
Suit by Watch Brands Dismissed
Rado, Tissot & Ors. v. Delhi-Based Trader · Delhi District Court
The Delhi District Court dismissed the suit filed by Rado, Tissot and other watch brands against a Delhi-based trader, holding that no prima facie case of infringement or passing off was made out. The court found that the marks and products were not sufficiently similar to cause consumer confusion and declined to grant relief in the absence of such similarity.
Gainda Trade Dress – Sale of Existing Stock Permitted
Akash Arora trading as Grand Chemical Works v. Reckitt and Colman Overseas Hygiene Home Limited · Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court permitted the defendant to sell existing stock of Gainda products notwithstanding the injunction against the impugned trade dress. While noting prima facie similarity with the trade dress of Harpic, Colin and Lizol, the court balanced equities by allowing disposal of existing inventory and clarified that no further manufacture or fresh sale beyond existing stock would be permitted.
Allu Arjun Granted Interim Protection Against Unauthorised Use
Allu Arjun v. Rogue Websites · Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection to actor Allu Arjun against unauthorised use of his name, image and likeness by rogue websites and unknown entities. The court found a prima facie case of violation of personality rights and observed that such use without consent could cause irreparable injury. Interim restraint was granted pending further proceedings.
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CureVac Files Patent Infringement Suit Against Moderna
CureVac v. Moderna · US District Court, District of Delaware
CureVac filed a patent infringement suit against Moderna in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, alleging use of CureVac’s patented mRNA technology in COVID-19 vaccines. The dispute adds to ongoing global litigation in the mRNA space involving high-value pharmaceutical patents and questions of technology ownership in pandemic-era innovation.
Federal Circuit Revives VLSI v. Intel Semiconductor Patent Dispute
VLSI v. Intel · US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit revived aspects of the three billion dollar patent dispute between VLSI and Intel concerning semiconductor patents and damages methodology. The decision continues one of the most significant high-stakes patent litigations in the technology sector.
Federal Circuit Revives Teva v. Eli Lilly Migraine Drug Case
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries v. Eli Lilly · US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit revived Teva Pharmaceutical Industries’ lawsuit against Eli Lilly concerning migraine drug patents. The ruling reopens questions of patent validity and the terms on which generic competitors may seek to enter the market.
Anthropic Seeks Court Ruling in Music Publishers Copyright Dispute
Music Publishers v. Anthropic · US District Court, Northern District of California
Anthropic is seeking a judicial ruling in proceedings brought by music publishers concerning the use of copyrighted song lyrics in training large language models. The dispute concerns whether such use constitutes infringement or is otherwise permissible, with potential implications for how generative AI models are trained using protected content across jurisdictions.
Preakness Intellectual Property Acquired for $85 Million
Churchill Downs Incorporated agreed to acquire the intellectual property rights associated with the Preakness Stakes for approximately $85 million. The transaction concerns branding and related IP assets linked to the horse racing event, reflecting the standalone commercial value of event-based intellectual property independent of the physical assets of the event itself
Biogen Acquires China Rights to Immune Disease Drug in $850 Million Deal
Biogen entered into a transaction valued at up to $850 million to acquire rights in China to an immune disease drug developed by Jiangsu Tainjing Pharma. The agreement includes upfront and milestone-based payments and reflects continued cross-border licensing of pharmaceutical IP for market-specific commercialisation.
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IP India Announces Exchange Symposium
The Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks announced an Exchange Symposium to be held on 27 April 2026 aimed at facilitating discussion on intellectual property practices and cross-sector collaboration. The event is expected to address emerging issues in IP policy and administration.
USPTO Introduces AI-Based Trademark Classification Tool
The United States Patent and Trademark Office announced an AI-assisted tool for trademark classification, designed to improve accuracy in identifying appropriate classes during filing. The system is intended to assist applicants in the classification process and to streamline examination, reflecting growing integration of AI tools into IP office administration.
CNIPA Reports Developments in IP Administration
The China National Intellectual Property Administration reported updates on improvements to examination systems and ongoing policy measures aimed at strengthening IP protection and procedural efficiency within China’s regulatory framework.
World IP Day 2026 Highlights Role of IP in Sports
Observed on April 26, World Intellectual Property Day 2026 focuses on the role of patents, trademarks, designs and copyright in the sports ecosystem. In his message, WIPO Director General Daren Tang stated; “That is why this year, World IP Day celebrates IP and sports. Because sports is more than just competition. It is a multi-trillion dollar industry creating jobs and opportunities for many people. But this means knowing how to protect, manage and grow the many IP assets that are now part of sports.” The initiative highlights the growing commercial and technological dimensions of sports, where intellectual property plays a key role in supporting innovation, branding, and content dissemination across global markets.
