DHC Restrains Misuse of NDTV Trademark
On 20 August 2025, the Delhi High Court (DHC) granted an ex parte ad-interim injunction in favour of New Delhi Television Limited (NDTV), blocking several websites, YouTube channels, Telegram groups, X handles and Facebook pages from unlawfully using its well-known mark “NDTV.” DHC held that NDTV had made a strong prima facie case for trademark protection.
Ultrahuman Sues Oura Over Patent Infringement in India
Bengaluru-based Ultrahuman has filed a patent infringement suit in the Delhi High Court (DHC) against Oura Health Oy and Ouraring Inc. The company alleges Oura’s Ring 4 unlawfully uses its patented technologies in sensor integration, construction, and processing, core to Ultrahuman’s Ring AIR platform for sleep, recovery, circadian, and women’s health tracking.
DHC Cancels “ROGER” Trademark for Non-Use in Allied Blenders Case
On 22 August 2025, the Delhi High Court (DHC) ordered the removal of the mark “ROGER” (Class 33) after finding it had not been used for over five years. Justice Tejas Karia upheld Allied Blenders’ claim as an “aggrieved person” under Section 47, reinforcing that unused marks cannot block legitimate business rights.
DHC Dismisses Copyright Claim Against APAAR ID Project
On August 22, 2025, the Delhi High Court (DHC) dismissed a writ petition alleging that the government’s APAAR ID project copied the petitioners’ SPAN concept. The DHC found no evidence of disclosure, copying, or unlawful use, holding the claim “devoid of merit.” The ruling reinforces strict evidentiary standards in copyright disputes involving government initiatives.
DHC Orders Block on Sci-Hub and Sci-Net
On 19 August 2025, the Delhi High Court (DHC) branded Sci-Hub and Sci-Net “rogue websites” that breached a 2020 undertaking, ordering the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)and Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to block access across India. The DHC found evidence of copyrighted articles posted after the undertaking, including via a related platform, Sci-Net, warranting the injunction.
Sonos Revives Patent Lawsuit Against Google After Appeals Court Ruling
On 28 August 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reinstated a Sonos patent related to smart-speaker technology, previously deemed unenforceable due to a 13-year delay in filings. This decision revives Sonos’ 2020 lawsuit against Google, which had resulted in a $32.5 million infringement verdict in 2023. The case will now proceed in San Francisco Federal Court.
Meta AI Chatbots Raise Publicity Rights Concerns
Meta created AI chatbots impersonating celebrities like Taylor Swift, Scarlett Johansson, and Anne Hathaway without their consent. Some bots engaged in flirtatious or explicit conversations, highlighting issues around celebrity publicity rights and the use of personal likeness in AI-generated content.
Nike and StockX Settle Trademark Battle Over Sneaker NFTs
Nike and StockX have reached a confidential settlement in a trademark lawsuit over unauthorized NFTs depicting Nike sneakers and allegations of counterfeit shoe sales. The case, which included a March finding of liability for 37 counterfeit pairs, will be dismissed with prejudice, meaning it cannot be refiled, resolved “amicably,” per court filings.
Anthropic Settles U.S. Authors’ Copyright Lawsuit Over AI Training Data
Anthropic has settled a class action lawsuit filed by U.S. Authors who alleged the company used pirated books to train its AI assistant, Claude. The settlement, pending court approval, comes ahead of a December trial and follows a judge’s finding that Anthropic violated copyright law by storing pirated books in a centralized library. The terms remain confidential.
