DHC declares WIPRO a well-known trademark
The Delhi High Court (DHC) has recognised ‘WIPRO’ as a well-known trademark under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. The ruling came in a suit against Shivam Udhyog, which attempted to register a similar mark. DHC granted a permanent injunction against infringement, ensuring WIPRO’s brand identity is protected while the defendants withdrew their application and agreed not to use the mark.
BHC grants ad-interim relief to Reliance: cab operators must stop using “JIO” mark
The Bombay High Court (BHC) temporarily restrained use of the “JIO” trademark by cab services operating under “jiocabs.com,” granting relief to Reliance in its infringement suit. Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan said the brand’s established reputation and the risk of injury justified the interim order.
BHC grants Suniel Shetty interim protection against AI deepfakes and misuse
The Bombay High Court (BHC) has provided urgent interim protection to actor Suniel Shetty against unauthorized use of his likeness, including AI-generated deepfakes, false endorsements, and counterfeit merchandise. BHC recognised that such acts violate his fundamental rights to privacy and dignity under Article 21, and his moral rights under the Copyright Act.
DHC protects Sudhir Chaudhary’s personality rights
The Delhi High Court (DHC) has safeguarded the personality rights of journalist and Doordarshan anchor Sudhir Chaudhary. DHC ruled that his name, voice, image, and likeness are protected, preventing unauthorized use and ensuring his personal and professional identity cannot be exploited without consent.
DHC allows Natco to sell SMA drug, dismisses Roche’s patent appeal
On 09 October 2025, the Delhi High Court (DHC) upheld a single judge’s decision permitting Natco Pharma to manufacture and sell its generic version of Risdiplam, a drug for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). DHC found Roche’s patent (IN’397) vulnerable to invalidity due to obviousness over prior art, specifically Compound 809 in WO’916/US’955. Roche’s appeal was dismissed, reinforcing the statutory defense under Section 107(1) of the Patents Act.
DHC pulls up Patent Office for arbitrary, unexplained decisions
The Delhi High Court (DHC) criticised the Patent Office for passing mechanical and arbitrary orders on patent applications and oppositions without clear reasoning. In Tapas Chatterjee v. Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs, the Bench of Justices C Hari Shankar and Ajay Digpaul stressed that patent grants require genuine novelty and inventiveness, not mere obvious variations over prior art.
DHC quashes “single-line” Trademark Registry order as breach of natural justice
The Delhi High Court (DHC) struck down a one-sentence order by the Trademark Registry that dismissed an amendment request without giving reasons or hearing the party. DHC held that decisions devoid of any hearing or reasoning violate the core doctrine of audi alteram partem and remanded the matter back for fresh adjudication.
DHC bars 11 sellers from selling fake “Chicnutrix” goods
The Delhi High Court (DHC) has issued an interim injunction restraining 11 online sellers from manufacturing, advertising or selling counterfeit products bearing the “Chicnutrix” mark. It also directed Meesho to delist 21 infringing URLs within 72 hours & hand over seller details within two weeks.
DHC grants “Dynamic+” injunction to curb piracy by rogue sites
The Delhi High Court (DHC) has restrained 106 websites from streaming or hosting works of global entertainment firms, including Universal City Studios. The Court ordered ISPs to block access and DNRs to suspend domains. If a non-infringing site gets caught, it may seek relief via affidavit & modification.
DHC closes Maggi trademark case after settlement with utensil maker
The Delhi High Court (DHC) has concluded Nestlé’s trademark infringement suit against Shankeshwar Utensils & Appliances Pvt. Ltd., which was marketing products under the name “Maggisun.” The defendant agreed to cease using the name, cancel its trademark registration, and destroy existing stock. Nestlé retains exclusive rights over the “Maggi” mark. The Court issued a decree formalising the settlement terms.
Deadline extended for National IP Awards 2025 applications
The Intellectual Property Office has extended the last date for submitting applications for the National IP Awards 2025 to 30 October 2025, providing applicants additional time to participate and gain recognition for their innovations, creativity, and contributions to the IP ecosystem.
AstraZeneca inks $555M AI-driven gene therapy deal with Algen
Electronic Arts (EA) has been acquired in a record $55 billion leveraged buyout by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. This acquisition underscores a strategic pivot in the gaming industry, emphasizing the monetization of gaming intellectual property (IP) through cross-media ventures, including film and television adaptations.
U.S. Supreme Court declines Purdue Pharma’s OxyContin patent appeal
On 06 October 2025, the U.S. The Supreme Court declined to hear Purdue Pharmaceuticals’ appeal, effectively upholding lower court rulings that invalidated its patents for the abuse-deterrent formulation of OxyContin. This clears the path for Accord Healthcare, a subsidiary of India-based Intas Pharmaceuticals, to market a generic version of the painkiller. Purdue had argued that the patents were not obvious to experts in the field, but the Court refused to reconsider the case, leaving the prior decisions intact.
Music publishers can pursue AI copyright claims against Anthropic
A U.S. court allowed Universal Music Group, Concord, and ABKCO to proceed with copyright infringement claims against Anthropic, developer of the AI chatbot Claude. The publishers allege the AI reproduced song lyrics without permission. The court rejected Anthropic’s motion to dismiss, enabling claims of contributory and vicarious infringement, highlighting ongoing legal scrutiny of AI use of copyrighted material.
Chobani urges dismissal of Danone’s cold brew coffee lawsuit
Chobani has filed a motion to dismiss Danone’s lawsuit alleging trademark infringement over the “Bright & Mellow” slogan and packaging of La Colombe cold brew coffee. Chobani argues the terms are generic and not associated with Danone’s SToK brand, labeling the lawsuit as an attempt to misuse trademark law against a superior competitor. This marks the third legal dispute between the two companies in the past decade.
Samsung ordered to pay $445.5M in U.S. patent infringement case
A federal jury in Marshall, Texas, has ruled that Samsung Electronics must pay $445.5 million to Collision Communications for infringing four patents related to 4G, 5G, and Wi-Fi technologies. The patents, developed by BAE Systems, are used in Samsung’s Galaxy devices. Samsung’s challenge to patent validity was overruled, marking a major legal setback.
