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Unauthorised Software: Navigating The Spectrum Of Software Piracy And Compliance Action

Indian businesses today operate in technology-intensive environments where proprietary software forms the core of their commercial and creative workflows.

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

Injunction Against The Invisibles: John Doe Orders As A Tool Of IP Infringement In India

Imagine if someone infringes upon the Intellectual Property of the owner of the work and starts manufacturing and selling similar goods or pirated versions of the work.

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Vaish Associates Advocates

Navigating Dual Protection: When Should Designers Opt For Design Registration Over Copyright?

In the Indian creative and industrial landscape, designers often grapple with two overlapping yet distinct legal regimes: copyright and industrial design rights India.

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De Penning & De Penning

Brunei's Approach To Crypto-IP Rights: Coining Patents For Blockchain Innovations

There are few areas in the rapidly evolving domains of digital innovation and intellectual property (IP) developing faster than blockchain technology and its applications, which include smart contracts, cryptocurrencies, and others.

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Khurana and Khurana

Intellectual Property Newsletter | October 2025

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Dentons Link Legal

Indian Design Registration Trends 2024: What Businesses Need To Know – II

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De Penning & De Penning

Indian Design Registration Trends 2024: What Businesses Need To Know – I

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De Penning & De Penning

Mandatory Blanket Licence For AI Training? Understanding DPIIT's Landmark Proposal On Copyright And GenAI

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Legitpro Law

Exploring The DPIIT's Working Paper On Generative AI And Copyright

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Ikigai Law

Prima Facie Conundrum: When Designs Face The Validity Test?

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Legal Aspects Of Film Remakes: When Inspiration Turns Into Infringement

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Khurana and Khurana

How Generative AI Is Shattering The Core Of Indian IP Agreements With An Impossible Promise

India Technology

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Khurana and Khurana

AILA! Delhi High Court Puts A Stop To 'Andaz Apna Apna' Infringement

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

AI In Media And Entertainment: A Transformative Force With Legal And Ethical Crossroads

India Technology

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Remfry & Sagar

Consent Managers Are India's Next Big Opportunity: Here's The FAQ You Need

AP

AK & Partners

Labour & Employment Law News Bulletin December 2025

India Employment

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Anhad Law

Exploring The DPIIT's Working Paper On Generative AI And Copyright

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Ikigai Law

Supreme Court Guidelines On Expeditious Disposal & Compounding Under Section 138 NI Act: Sanjabij Tari v. Kishore S. Borcar

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IndiaLaw LLP

Navigating The EU AI Act: Compliance Timelines, Documentation, And Market Surveillance

India Technology

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Melento

Function v. Flair: Miniso's Mimicry Meets Judicial Blockade

In the field of intellectual property, the delicate balance between functional utility and aesthetic innovation often determines the designs' protections.

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

What IP Should A Tech Startup Secure First?

Understanding Intellectual Property in the Startup Ecosystem...

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Intellectual Property Judgments 2024: Key Legal Rulings That Shaped The Year

The year 2024 has proven to be a pivotal one for intellectual property (IP) law, marked by a series of landmark judgments that have redefined the boundaries of IP jurisprudence...

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De Penning & De Penning

Personality Rights In The Era Of Deepfakes And Synthetic Media

Deepfakes and synthetic media erase the old boundary between representation and reality.

India Technology

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Khurana and Khurana

Copyright In 2025: Key Trends Shaping The Future Of Intellectual Property

DP

De Penning & De Penning

Proposed Revamp Of The External Commercial Borrowings Guidelines

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JSA

From Cash To Clicks: India Mandates Traceable Royalty Payments

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Legitpro Law

Emerging Antitrust And IP Challenges In The Age Of Artificial Intelligence & Algorithms (Part-2)

India Anti-trust

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Legitpro Law

Tech Ticker Issue 71 — October 2025

India Technology

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Ikigai Law

AI As An Author: Navigating Copyright Ownership In The Age Of Generative AI

India Technology

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Khurana and Khurana

Who Owns The Machine's Mind? Protecting Deep Learning Models

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Khurana and Khurana

MeitY Releases Guidelines On AI Governance – The Way Ahead And Roadmap For AI Use In India

India Technology

AP

AZB & Partners

Shift From Symbolic To Substantial Awards In IP Infringement Suits

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Khurana and Khurana

Asha Bhosle v. Mayc Inc: Bombay High Court Reaffirms That Film Titles Cannot Enjoy Copyright Protection

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Who Owns The Machine's Mind? Protecting Deep Learning Models

Artificial intelligence is redefining innovation, but the legal frameworks meant to protect innovation haven't kept up.

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Khurana and Khurana

MeitY Releases Guidelines On AI Governance – The Way Ahead And Roadmap For AI Use In India

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology ("MeitY") released the India AI Governance Guidelines on November 5, 2025 ("Guidelines")...

India Technology

AP

AZB & Partners

Shift From Symbolic To Substantial Awards In IP Infringement Suits

Damages awarded in India in IP infringement suits differ from case to case.

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Khurana and Khurana

Asha Bhosle v. Mayc Inc: Bombay High Court Reaffirms That Film Titles Cannot Enjoy Copyright Protection

The Bombay High Court has recently delivered a significant judgment concerning celebrity and personality rights.

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Safeguarding Stylized Trade Mark And Iconic Brand Typography

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Protection Of Celebrity And Personality Rights In India: The Need For Stronger Safeguards

In this era of social media, content media and AI-generated deep-fakes, the likelihood of a celebrity's Identity and name has grown at an increasing rate.

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Khurana and Khurana

Navigating The Legal Maze Of Product Launches In India: Copyright, Advertising, And Emerging Compliance Frontiers

Every great product launch begins with a spark i.e. an idea that promises to change how people live, work, or feel. But between ideation and introduction...

India Media & IT

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

E-commerce Platforms Accountable For Curbing Counterfeits In The Growing Digital Age

The rapid growth of e-commerce has transformed the retail landscape, providing consumers with unparalleled convenience and accessibility.

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LexOrbis

Reverse Engineering Faces A Higher Bar In Industries With Defined Standards

The note discusses final decision of a case, post-trial, brought by Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE), Chennai at the Madras High Court against Standard Corporation India Limited (SCIL), Punjab.

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RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys

Understanding Vicarious Copyright Infringement: What You Need To Know – I

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De Penning & De Penning

When A Pump Photo Pumps Up A Legal Dispute: Untangling Copyright And Design Law

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

Protecting The Look And Feel Of Your Product Under The Designs Act

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Lehrman And Indian Celebs: How Personality Rights Are Getting Real

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Khurana and Khurana

University Of Oxford V. Rameshwari Photocopy Service

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Khurana and Khurana

Unboxing The Barbie Box Challenge: IP, Privacy, And Ethics In The Age Of Generative AI

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

The Labubu Hype: A Toy Monster Shaping IP Narratives

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Frequently Asked Questions: Doing Business In India

India Commercial

AP

AZB & Partners

Traditional Designs, Modern Threats: Bridging The Gaps In India's GI Law After The Kolhapuri Chappal Plagiarism Row

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Khurana and Khurana

Deepfakes And The Law: The Need Of The Hour Is An Effective Legal Framework In India

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Music Legend Asha Bhosle Sues AI Firm And E-Commerce Sites Over Voice And Image Misuse

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IndiaLaw LLP

Flag Dispute Unfurled: Court Rejects Claims Of Infringement And Passing Off

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RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys

IP Enforcement In India – Trademark, Copyright, And Patent Perspectives

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Intellectual Property In Metaverse: Navigating Indian Jurisdiction With The Development Of Bharatmeta

Archer & Angel

Balancing Functionality And Aesthetic Appeal: Travel Blue Wins In Design Piracy Dispute

India Litigation

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LexOrbis

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