Delhi High Court sends Voicemonk-Google patent dispute to mediation
The Delhi High Court referred a patent infringement suit filed by Voicemonk against Google to mediation, involving alleged infringement by Google’s Gemini AI assistant and Android operating system. Recording parties’ consent, the Court directed mediation before a senior mediator within four weeks, while keeping all jurisdictional and substantive issues open for adjudication.
Delhi High Court restrains Dabur from using packaging similar to Emami Navratna oil
The Delhi High Court held that Dabur’s “Cool King Thanda Tael” packaging closely imitates the distinctive trade dress of Emami’s Navratna Ayurvedic Oil. The Court observed that such visual similarity is likely to cause consumer confusion and dilute Emami’s goodwill, and restrained Dabur from using the impugned packaging in a passing-off action.
Delhi High Court grants anti-piracy relief to JioStar for Cricket World Cup broadcasts
The Delhi High Court granted JioStar an injunction against apps and websites illegally streaming Cricket World Cup matches without authorisation. Recognising the harm caused by digital piracy to exclusive broadcasting rights, the Court ordered dynamic blocking of rogue platforms to prevent ongoing and future infringement.
Delhi High Court to pass interim order protecting personality rights of Vivek Oberoi
The Delhi High Court indicated it would pass an interim order to protect the personality rights of actor and entrepreneur Vivek Oberoi. The suit concerns unauthorised use of his name, image and identity, including AI-generated and impersonation content. The Court acknowledged the need to curb misuse that affects reputation and commercial exploitation.
ICMR’s Patent Mitra initiative offers end-to-end patent support to innovators
The Indian Patent Office published details of ICMR’s Patent Mitra initiative, which provides fully funded, end-to-end patent filing and technology transfer assistance for biomedical researchers, start-ups and institutions. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between research and commercialisation by simplifying patent prosecution and industry linkage.
Indian Patent Office expands post-grant publication to include complete specifications
The Indian Patent Office clarified that while granted patents were published earlier, it will now publish the complete patent specification, including claims, description and drawings. The enhanced disclosure strengthens transparency, aids freedom-to-operate analysis, and improves legal certainty for stakeholders under the Patents Act, 1970.
New York AI ad law mandates disclosure of AI-generated performers
New York enacted S.8420-A/A.8887-B, requiring conspicuous disclosure when advertisements include AI-generated “synthetic performers” intended to resemble human performances. The law, effective June 9, 2026, covers ads distributed to New York audiences and aims to curb consumer deception. It also expands post-mortem publicity rights, requiring heirs’ consent before using a deceased person’s digital likeness commercially.
China warns of security risks linked to OpenClaw open-source AI agent
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology warned that the popular open-source AI agent OpenClaw could pose cybersecurity risks if deployed without adequate safeguards, including exposure to cyberattacks and data breaches. The advisory stops short of a ban but urges audits of public network exposure and stronger access controls for organizations using the agent.
Spanish figure skater cleared to use Minions music at Olympics
Spanish figure skater Tomàs-Llorenç Guarino Sabaté has been granted rights to use music from the Minions franchise for his short program at the Winter Olympics after Universal Studios reversed an earlier licensing objection. The International Skating Union noted that music rights clearance remains a complex issue in artistic sports.
Novartis forecasts low single-digit decline in 2026 operating profit
Swiss drugmaker Novartis projected a low single-digit percentage decline in its 2026 operating profit, the first drop in about a decade. The guidance reflects patent expiries on key products like Entresto and Xolair exposing the company to generic competition, even as the firm leans on newer oncology therapies and recent acquisitions to fuel medium-term growth.
Britain to partner with Microsoft on deepfake detection system
The UK government will collaborate with Microsoft, academics and technical experts to develop a framework for spotting deepfake content online, amid growing concerns over manipulated AI materials harming individuals and undermining trust in digital media. The initiative aims to standardize evaluation of detection technologies and strengthen defenses against harmful synthetic content.
