Supreme Court Halts Revival of Injunction Claim in Film Music Copyright Battle
The Supreme Court has stayed a Delhi High Court order that allowed continuation of an injunction claim in a long-running copyright dispute between Saregama India Ltd. and Sreedevi Video Corporation over audio rights in classic films including Salangai Oli and Sankarabharanam. The Court will examine whether an injunction can survive once a declaration of copyright ownership is held time-barred. Hearing is scheduled for April 2026.
Delhi High Court Steps In to Protect Baba Ramdev’s Personality Rights Amid Free Speech Debate
The Delhi High Court has granted protection to the personality rights of Baba Ramdev, restraining unauthorised commercial use of his name, image, voice and likeness online. The case sparked objections from social media platforms, which argued that parody, satire and news reporting must remain protected under free speech principles.
Delhi High Court Refuses Trademark Monopoly Over ‘Forest’ in Baby Care Brand Dispute
The Delhi High Court has rejected an appeal by Forest Essentials in its trademark battle against Baby Forest Ayurveda, ruling that the word “forest” is descriptive and cannot be exclusively monopolised. The decision permits Baby Forest to continue using its mark in the baby care segment.
Bombay High Court Silences Online Misuse of Shatrughan Sinha’s Iconic Persona
The Bombay High Court has granted interim protection to veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha, restraining online platforms and unknown entities from exploiting his name, likeness and signature “Khamosh” dialogue through fake endorsements, deepfakes and AI-generated content. The Court recognised his persona as protectable personality rights and ordered removal of infringing material.
Madras High Court Stays ‘VAPO’ Publici Juris Finding in Vicks–Vaporin Trademark Row
The Madras High Court has stayed a single-judge finding declaring the term “VAPO” as publici juris in a trademark dispute between Procter & Gamble and IPI India Pvt Ltd. The Division Bench held that the observation requires reconsideration while allowing continued use of the “VAPORIN” mark pending further hearing.
Calcutta High Court Sets Aside Injunction Against Godrej in Harpic Bottle Dispute
The Calcutta High Court has set aside an ad-interim injunction restraining Godrej Consumer Products from selling its “Spic” toilet cleaner, holding that urgent relief was unwarranted at the interim stage. The Division Bench questioned exclusive trademark claims over bottle shape alone and directed completion of pleadings for full adjudication.
CGPDTM Shifts Well-Known Trade Marks Section to New Delhi
The Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks has announced relocation of the Well-Known Trade Marks Section to New Delhi following the shift of its headquarters from Mumbai. All applications, communications and representations concerning well-known marks must now be addressed to Boudhik Sampada Bhawan, Dwarka, New Delhi, with immediate effect.
NBA Clarifies Applicability of Form-10 Declaration Under Biological Diversity Rules, 2024
The National Biodiversity Authority has clarified that Form-10 declaration is mandatory for persons or entities intending to use foreign biological resources or associated traditional knowledge in India for research, commercial utilisation, or seeking intellectual property rights. The requirement applies only where such access or intended use arises on or after 21 December 2024.
US Appeals Court Revives REGENXBIO Patent Suit Over Gene Therapy Technology
A U.S. appeals court has reinstated a patent infringement lawsuit filed by REGENXBIO Inc. concerning gene-therapy technology used in muscular dystrophy treatments. The ruling revives claims earlier dismissed by a lower court, allowing litigation over licensing scope and patented AAV vector technology rights to proceed toward trial.
UK Plans Broadcast-Style Regulation for Streaming Platforms
The UK government has proposed bringing streaming services including Netflix under regulatory obligations similar to traditional broadcasters such as BBC. The move aims to align content standards and accountability requirements between digital streaming platforms and conventional television networks.
YouTuber Files Copyright Class Action Against Runway AI
A YouTube creator has initiated a copyright class action lawsuit against Runway AI, alleging unauthorised use of online videos for training generative AI models. The case adds to growing global litigation examining whether AI training practices infringe copyright protections.
Novo Nordisk Partners with Vivtex in $2.1 Billion Obesity Drug Deal
Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk has entered a partnership worth up to $2.1 billion with Vivtex Corporation to develop oral obesity treatments. The collaboration targets next-generation drug delivery technologies amid intense patent competition in weight-loss therapeutics.
Gilead to Acquire Arcellx in $7.8 Billion Biotech Deal
Gilead Sciences has agreed to acquire cell-therapy developer Arcellx Inc. in a deal valued at $7.8 billion. The acquisition strengthens Gilead’s oncology and CAR-T therapy pipeline, highlighting growing reliance on strategic patent portfolios to secure next-generation cancer treatments.
