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Zee v. Nykaa (India): What Every Brand And Their Counsel Needs To Know About Music On Instagram

Zee Entertainment has filed a lawsuit against Nykaa for using copyrighted songs in Instagram reels without proper commercial licensing, seeking $200,000 in damages. The case highlights a critical gap in how brands use social media music libraries: while Instagram permits personal use of licensed music, commercial content requires separate synchronisation licenses that most brands fail to obtain.

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

Medicines, Monopolies, And Justice: India’s Fight For Fair Patents

The importance of these decisions lies in their widespread impact. Countries like Brazil and South Africa have implemented India's approach in their own healthcare challenges. Fundamentally, this issue extends beyond patents, touching on the principles of fairness, dignity, and justice in the realm of global health.

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Khurana and Khurana

Beyond The Fine Print: The Legal Reality Of Digital Purchases

Do you remember the moment of buying your last physical book or a vinyl record or a video game cartridge? Had you entered a store and exchanged money for the item which you got home and the object belonged to you.

LegaLogic

Why “Freedom-to-Operate” Is The Next Competitive Edge For Innovators

In 2026, innovation is no longer defined only by technological capability. It is defined by the ability to commercialise safely, scale confidently, and attract capital without legal disruption.

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De Penning & De Penning

Licensing Urban Co Operative Banks In 2026 : Governance Capital And Technology Expectations Under RBI’s New Framework

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Legitpro Law

Bollywood vs South Industry: How Each Industry Navigates Legal Challenges

India Media & IT

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IndiaLaw LLP

RBI's Universal Bank Guidelines 2025: Key Strategic Shifts In Governance, Capital And Innovation

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AK & Partners

Resolving Licensing Conflicts: Lessons From Singapore's IP Mediation Success

India Litigation

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Khurana and Khurana

From Exclusion To Inclusion: Reassessing Arbitrability Of Fraud, IP, And Employment Matters In India

India Litigation

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Understanding Sole And Exclusive Licenses: Key Differences In Intellectual Property Rights

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Khurana and Khurana

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

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Legitpro Law

Patent Wars Uncovered: How Corporate Battles Shape Innovation And Market Control

DP

De Penning & De Penning

Ensuring Access To Life-Saving Medicines: The Case For Compulsory Licensing In Rare Diseases

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Compulsory Licensing: A Mechanism In Balancing The Rights To Patents And The Need To Protect Health

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Play By The New Rules: India's 2026 Online Gaming Law Decoded

India Media & IT

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Legitpro Law

The Rising Tide Of Deepfakes In India

India Technology

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Remfry & Sagar

Rajasthan Releases Draft Code On Wages Rules, 2026: Key Compliance Changes For Employers

India Employment

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Gambling Laws And Regulations India 2026

India Media & IT

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Aarna Law

ANI v. OpenAI: Where Will The Court Draw The Line?

India Technology

DL

DSK Legal

The Quiet Power Of Confidentiality Clubs In SEP Litigation

In Standard Essential Patent (SEP) disputes, especially those involving FRAND terms, confidentiality clubs play a vital role.

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RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys

Step-By-Step Guide To Obtaining A Licence Under Scheme X Of BIS For Machinery And Electrical Equipment

This article provides a brief step-by-step guide on obtaining a licence or certificate of conformity from the Bureau of Indian Standards for machinery and electrical equipment pursuant to the Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical Regulation) Order, 2024.

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

Licensing In Sports And Entertainment Industry

The sports and entertainment industry thrives on intellectual property (IP) rights, making licensing a key business strategy. Licensing allows companies and individuals to commercialize names, logos, images, characters...

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Content Licensing In India

Content licensing in India has become far more intricate than a decade ago. With the explosive growth of OTT platforms, streaming services, and digital publishing, licensing agreements are no longer...

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

The Effectiveness Of DRM Technologies: Protecting Copyrights In A Digital Age

India International

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De Penning & De Penning

Critical Research Report On India-UK CETA Analysis From The IPR Perspective

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Little Human Touch In Modern Car Industry

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Kochhar & Co.

Prada And Kolhapuri Chappal: A Trademark Lawyer's Perspective On Heritage, IP Rights, And Global Fashion

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S&A Law Offices

Comprehensive Analysis Of SEP Litigation: Understanding Anti-Suit Injunctions And FRAND Licensing In India & USA

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Hammurabi & Solomon

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

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

FSSAI Tightens The Reins: New Scrutiny Regime And Correction Window For Annual Returns Of Food Businesses

India Healthcare

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Intellectual Property Assets As Launch Pad For Market Capitalisation

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LexOrbis

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

FSSAI Tightens The Reins: New Scrutiny Regime And Correction Window For Annual Returns Of Food Businesses

On 7 July 2025, FSSAI ordered every Licensing Authority to rigorously scrutinise the Annual Returns of Food Businesses Operators.

India Healthcare

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IndiaLaw LLP

Intellectual Property Assets As Launch Pad For Market Capitalisation

Research and Development (R&D) is the critical foundation and driver for innovation and the new product growth regime of many organisations, specifically in knowledge-intensive industries like pharmaceuticals and deep technology-enabled businesses.

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LexOrbis

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

Introduction: The Dual Approach of Copyright Laws The Copyright laws take a dual approach in balancing the equilibrium of interest between creators and public interest, considering the user needs of copyrighted material while enhancing the reconciliation between two parallel goals.

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Khurana and Khurana

Protection Of Design In India: A Complete Guide

Design protection remains fundamental to protect the quickly evolving creative field whose components include product manufacturing together with graphic design work and fashion creations.

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Tapping The Hidden Potential Of Acquired Patents

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LexOrbis

IP Insights Intellectual Property Newsletter | March 2025

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

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Dentons Link Legal

Legal Qualms In IP Licensing During Insolvency: A Cross-Border Analysis

Insolvency processes present different legal and practical issues, predominantly involving intellectual property (IP) licenses. The treatment of intellectual property licensing can disturb economic relationships and imperil crucial IP rights for enterprises in financial difficulties.

India Insolvency

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Khurana and Khurana

Standard Essential Patents: Bridging Innovation And Fair Practice

In the fast-paced world of technology, innovation and standardization, many new products and services are emerging daily, thereby making it important to ensure that these technologies can work seamlessly together.

Saga Legal

The Rise Of Patent Pools In The 5G And IoT Sectors

Patent pools, a collaborative licensing mechanism, have gained significant relevance in the 5G and Internet of Things (IoT) sectors.

DP

De Penning & De Penning

Suggestions To Changes In Policy And Legal Framework To Ensure Access

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Khurana and Khurana

Role Of Data Analytics In IP Management

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S&A Law Offices

"Sourcing The Code": Issues In Licensing AI

India Technology

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BTG Advaya

Accelerating IP Protection: The Evolution Of EoU Charts With AI

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Role Of Patent Pooling & Cross Licensing For Managing A Pandemic

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Legal Disputes In The Digital Content And Streaming Industry: Challenges And Solutions

AC

Ankura Consulting Group LLC

In Tune With The Law: Tips V. Wynk & The 12 Cr Settlement

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Naik Naik & Company

Demystifying Patent Infringement: Understanding And Utilizing Evidence Of Use Charts

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Khurana and Khurana

Transferring Technology And Licensing

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S&A Law Offices

Transfer Pricing In India On IPR Licensing: Ensuring Fairness And Compliance

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Coinmen Consultants LLP

SEP Licensing In The Automotive Industry: A Closer Look

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Anand & Anand

In Pursuit Of Fairness: Delhi High Court's Do's And Don'ts For SEP Negotiations

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Saikrishna & Associates

IPR Legal Update: Navigating Recent Copyright And Patent Law Developments In India

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K Singhania & Co

Taxation Of Royalties And Licensing Fees For The Use Of Intellectual Property Rights In India

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Coinmen Consultants LLP

The Dichotomy OF Registered And Permitted Users Under The Trade Marks Act, 1999

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Vaish Associates Advocates

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