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Fashion Law In India: Weaving Legal Threads Into The Fabric Of Style

Indian fashion is a textile of wealth, detail, and elements of heritage, craftsmanship, and history. From the dress of the saree to the cut of the sherwani, Indian fashion speaks for diversity...

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Intellectual Property Newsletter | June 2025

This IP newsletter covers categories of updates relating to Legal Updates, Industry Spotlight, Case Studies and Precedents, Practical Insights for IP Professionals, Upcoming Events and Webinars, and Spotlight on Innovation.

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Dentons Link Legal

Supreme Court Clarifies That Intricate IP Disputes Cannot Be Dismissed Summarily Under Order VII Rule 11 CPC

The Hon'ble Supreme Court of India (SC) delivered a significant judgment dated April 15, 2025 in Cryogas Equipment Private Limited v. Inox India Limited & Others and LNG Express India Private Limited v. Inox India Limited & Others.

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AJA Legal

SC Opines On Interplay Between Indian Copyright And Design Law

The SC, in the case of Cryogas Equipment (P) Ltd. v. Inox India Ltd., delved into the aspect of whether proprietary engineering drawings and related literary works associated with internal parts of liquified...

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AZB & Partners

Licensing At What Cost? Delhi Hc Flags Arbitrary Tariffs By PPL

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Striking Balance Between Copyright Infringement And Free Speech

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AZB & Partners

AI In Trial: Legal Challenges Of Generative Technologies

India Technology

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

IPverse: Create. Claim. Control.

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CMS INDUSLAW

ANI vs. OpenAI: Catalyst For Indian Copyright Regime

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Legitpro Law

Cloud Computing Services- Tax Clarity

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CMS INDUSLAW

Traditional Knowledge And Cultural Expressions: The Missing Link In India's IP Regime

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Khurana and Khurana

Generative AI & Copyright Law In India: Who Owns Machine-Made Works?

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Litigation Update: Revision Of The Definiton Of The Term Victim

India Litigation

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Mansukhlal Hiralal & Co.

Draped in Doubt: The Legal (Un)Certainty of Protecting Fashion Aesthetics in India

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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Eway Bill Limit 2025: State-Wise List & Thresholds

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Vakilsearch

GST On Gold: 18, 22, 24 Carat Jewellery Rates & Ornaments

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Vakilsearch

GST On Catering Services & Banquet Hall Rates In India

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Vakilsearch

Aviation Newsletter | December 2024

India Transport

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Dentons Link Legal

GST On Medicines: Rates, HSN Code, Impacts & Calculation

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Vakilsearch

Copyright: From The Era Of Print To The Era Of Pixels.

Copyright law: as the name suggests, if you create something, you own it and have the power to decide the usage of the creation.

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Khurana and Khurana

Startups: Difficulties And Possibilities In India

Entrepreneurs must understand how to protect and market their intellectual property. For entrepreneurs to protect their concepts, draw in funding, and gain a competitive edge, intellectual property rights are crucial.

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S&A Law Offices

Protecting Copyright, Designs And Confidentiality: Analysing The Inox India vs Cryogas Case

The legal intersection of copyright, industrial design and confidentiality of proprietary confidential information has long posed a challenge in the Indian IP landscape.

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LexOrbis

Key Doctrines In Intellectual Property Law: Covering Trademark, Copyrights, Patent And Other Aspects Of Intellectual Property Rights

Intellectual property (IP) law comprises a sophisticated legal architecture designed to incentivize creativity, protect commercial interests, and ensure public access...

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S&A Law Offices

Cultural Appropriation & TCE Legal Protection Under The IPR Framework In India

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Khurana and Khurana

India Business Bulletin (June 2025)

Archer & Angel

Knockoffs At The Gate: How The Border Force Can Be Your Brand's Best Friend

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Dentons Link Legal

人工智能会终结真正的音乐创作吗？

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Rouse

Navigating Digital Piracy: Legal Tools For Copyright Protection In India

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De Penning & De Penning

Real Time Relief In Protecting The Copyright And Broadcast Reproduction Rights

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Clasis Law

Copyright Law And The Art Of Magic: Navigating Legal Protection For Illusions And Performances

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Khurana and Khurana

DPIIT Notifies Draft Copyright (Amendments) Rules,2025 - Mandates Online Payment Of License Fees

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Khaitan & Co LLP

Interpreting Assignment In Perpetuity: Bombay High Court Clarifies The Scope Of Assignment Under Copyright Laws Pre And Post The 2012 Amendments To The Copyright Act,1957

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Khaitan & Co LLP

The Algorithm Ate My Totoro: The Theft Of Ghibli's Soul

India Technology

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Khurana and Khurana

Copyright Law And The Art Of Magic: Navigating Legal Protection For Illusions And Performances

Copyright law exists as a cornerstone of intellectual property rights, seeking to safeguard the original expression of ideas across various domains of creativity.

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Khurana and Khurana

DPIIT Notifies Draft Copyright (Amendments) Rules,2025 - Mandates Online Payment Of License Fees

On 4 June 2025, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department for Promotion and Industry and Internal Trade under its powers under Section 78 of the Copyright Act, notified the draft Copyright Rules, 2025 vide notification G.S.R. 370 (E), introducing Rule 83A in the Copyright Rules, 2013.

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Khaitan & Co LLP

Interpreting Assignment In Perpetuity: Bombay High Court Clarifies The Scope Of Assignment Under Copyright Laws Pre And Post The 2012 Amendments To The Copyright Act,1957

In Rupali Shah v Adani Wilmer & Ors, 2025:BHC-OS:8516 a single-judge bench of the Bombay High Court clarified how pre-1970 music-assignment contracts...

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Khaitan & Co LLP

The Algorithm Ate My Totoro: The Theft Of Ghibli's Soul

Can Artificial Intelligence borrow beauty, or is it simply stealing it? The same issue was raised in the recent social media fad of ‘Ghibli Studio Style' photos...

India Technology

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Khurana and Khurana

Stealing Ideas: Intersection Of AI-Generated Art And Copyright Law

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Writing For Publication: Best Practices For Legally Reusing Copyrighted Material

Understanding copyright laws can be complex for anyone looking to publish their work that incorporates copyrighted material owned by third parties.

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De Penning & De Penning

Muse Or Machine? The Curious Case Of AI And Ownership In Copyright Law

‘Technology like art is a soaring exercise of the human imagination' – Daniel Bell

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Khurana and Khurana

Whose Twin Is It Anyway? IP Ownership In The Digital Twin Ecosystem

Digital twins are virtual representations of actual items, systems, or processes that redefine a variety of sectors by allowing for real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and simulation-driven innovation.

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Khurana and Khurana

Fair Play Questioned: PPL Faces Setback In Licencing Fee Dispute

The Court holds not making copyrighted work available on unreasonable terms could amount to refusal.

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RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys

From Script To Screen: The 'Fire Bird' vs 'Sky Force' Showdown

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Balancing Copyright And Access: The Internet Archive Case And The Implications For Fair Use In Digital Lending

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Khurana and Khurana

Protection Of Design In India: A Complete Guide

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Khurana and Khurana

Music Sampling And Copyright Law: Creativity vs Infringement

India Media & IT

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Khurana and Khurana

The Rise Of Open Licensing And Creative Commons: Rethinking Ownership In The Digital Age

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Khurana and Khurana

When Fashion Moves Too Fast: Impact On IP Protection Of The Fashion Industry

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Khurana and Khurana

Branding With The "Prashant" Meme?: IP Risks With Meme Marketing

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Khurana and Khurana

Clone Fashion: The Silent Threat To Indian Designers

India Media & IT

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Khurana and Khurana

Can A Business Strategy Be Protected Under Intellectual Property Laws?

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Khurana and Khurana

From Cute Filters To Courtrooms: The Legal Minefield Of AI Ghibli Art In India

India Technology

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Coinque Consulting

BIRKENSTOCK Ruling: An Indian Perspective

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G&W Legal

Powering Progress: Key Legal Considerations For Using AI Systems In-house

India Technology

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CMS INDUSLAW

Ghibli Under Scrutiny: State Cyber Cells Warns Data Privacy Threats

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Your Brand, Your Power: Legal Strategies To Guard Reputation In India

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Dentons Link Legal

Taming The AI Goliath: Battle For Ethical And Legal AI Development

India Technology

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Hammurabi & Solomon

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Singhania & Partners LLP

Capitalising Music In India: Performers' Royalty Rights (Video)

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