Delhi High Court Upholds Rejection of Cancer Screening Patent
The Delhi High Court has upheld the rejection of a patent application for a cancer screening method, holding it to be a non-patentable diagnostic process under Section 3(i) of the Patents Act. The Court clarified that substance prevails over form, and methods guiding treatment decisions cannot be monopolised.
Bombay High Court Sets Aside Unreasoned Patent Office Order
The Bombay High Court has set aside a Patent Office decision dismissing a post-grant opposition, finding the order to be unreasoned and lacking technical analysis. The Court held that absence of reasoning renders such decisions unsustainable and remanded the matter for fresh consideration before a different Controller.
Delhi High Court Grants Interim Relief to JioStar in Cricket Broadcast Dispute
The Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to JioStar in a dispute over the broadcast of Legends League Cricket. The Court restrained unauthorised transmission and recognised the broadcaster’s exclusive rights, reinforcing the legal protection available to sports broadcasting agreements.
Madras High Court Grants Injunction Against Unauthorised Broadcast of Jab Khuli Kitab
The Madras High Court has granted an ad-interim injunction restraining unlawful broadcasting of the film Jab Khuli Kitab following its OTT release on ZEE5. The Court held that immediate preventive relief was necessary to avoid irreparable injury to copyright owners and directed blocking measures against ISPs and cable operators, subject to the plaintiff furnishing indemnity.
Sun TV Moves Madras High Court Over CSK Promo Music
Sun TV Network has approached the Madras High Court alleging that Chennai Super Kings used songs from Jailer and Coolie in promotional material without authorisation. The broadcaster claims ownership over the sound recordings and has sought to restrain further use. CSK has, in response, indicated it will not use the music without obtaining a licence.
Madras High Court Dismisses Lahari Appeals in Roja Rights Dispute
The Madras High Court has dismissed appeals filed by Lahari Recordings in a long-standing dispute concerning satellite rights in the Telugu-dubbed version of Roja. The ruling brings closure to over two decades of litigation over copyright ownership and exploitation rights in dubbed cinematographic works.
Madras High Court Refuses Rectification of ‘Ayyappan Brand’ Trademark
The Madras High Court has declined to remove the “Ayyappan Brand” trademark from the register, holding that minor variations in the mark’s usage do not affect its essential identity. The Court found no sufficient grounds for rectification or non-use, noting continuous and bona fide use supported by documentary evidence.
Bombay High Court Protects Shilpa Shetty Against Deepfakes
The Bombay High Court has granted relief to Shilpa Shetty by directing the takedown of AI-generated deepfake and morphed content misusing her likeness. The Court recognised the unauthorised use of her persona as a violation of personality rights and restrained further dissemination across online platforms.
Gautam Gambhir Moves Delhi High Court for Personality Rights Protection
Former cricketer Gautam Gambhir has approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection against unauthorised commercial use of his name, image and persona. The plea seeks injunctive relief to restrain misuse, reflecting increasing judicial engagement with personality rights in the digital space.
IP India Unveils First Look of Revamped Website
The Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks has unveiled a preview of its revamped official website during an IP conference held on 9th March, 2026. The updated platform is expected to enhance accessibility and streamline user navigation across patents, trademarks and designs services, and is slated to go live shortly.
CIPAM Launches ‘Orange Minds’ IPR Lecture Series
The Cell for IPR Promotion and Management (CIPAM) under DPIIT has launched “Orange Minds,” a lecture series aimed at strengthening awareness of intellectual property among students. The first phase, running from 16th March to April 2026, includes sessions at institutions such as Campus Law Centre, NIFT and NLU Delhi, featuring experts from industry and the legal sector.
IP India Declares PAE/TAE 2026 Examination Results
The Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks has issued a public notice announcing the results of the Patent Agent Examination (PAE) and Trade Marks Agent Examination (TAE) 2026. Candidates can access their results through the official IP India portal.
Chicken Soup for the Soul Publisher Sues Tech Companies Over AI Training
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment has filed a lawsuit against major technology companies including OpenAI, Google and Meta, alleging unauthorised use of its copyrighted books for AI training. The present suit, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, claims that pirated copies sourced from online repositories were used without licence, raising issues of large-scale infringement and unjust enrichment.
BMG Sues Anthropic Over Use of Song Lyrics in AI Training
Music company BMG has sued Anthropic, alleging that lyrics from artists such as Bruno Mars and the Rolling Stones were used without authorisation to train AI models. The suit, before California Federal Court, claims multiple instances of infringement and challenges the legality of using copyrighted lyrical content in training datasets.
Encyclopaedia Britannica Sues OpenAI Over AI Training Practices
In Manhattan Federal Court, Encyclopaedia Britannica and Merriam-Webster have initiated proceedings against OpenAI, alleging that their reference content was used without permission to train AI systems. The claim includes allegations of near-verbatim reproduction and diversion of user traffic, raising both copyright and trademark concerns.
Philips and Fitbit Settle Fitness Tracker Patent Dispute
It has been stated by stated by Massachusetts Federal Court, Philips and Google-owned Fitbit have reached a settlement in a patent dispute concerning fitness tracking technologies. The resolution brings ongoing litigation to a close, reflecting a preference for negotiated outcomes in complex technology patent conflicts.
EU Lawmakers Support Ban on AI Generating Explicit Images
European Union lawmakers have backed proposals to prohibit AI systems capable of generating non-consensual explicit images. The move forms part of broader regulatory efforts to address harms arising from generative AI, particularly in relation to privacy, dignity and misuse of synthetic media.
UK Considers Labelling AI Content Under Copyright Reforms
The United Kingdom is examining the introduction of mandatory labelling requirements for AI-generated content as part of proposed copyright reforms. The measure is intended to enhance transparency and accountability while balancing the interests of creators and technology developers.
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