Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
The Delhi High Court's appointment of an amicus curiae to represent Vivek Oberoi emphasizes procedural questions in civil suits related to the right of publicity, amidst concerns of adequate representation.
The Delhi High Court has ordered Facebook and Instagram to remove posts infringing on the DA MILANO brand rights upon notice. This ruling emphasizes the obligation of platforms to act against intellectual property violations.
The Indian IP community mourns the loss of Mr. P. H. Kurian, a significant figure in administrative law, who passed away after a battle with cancer. His contributions across various roles have shaped patent law in India.
Mr. P. H. Kurian, a distinguished figure in Indian intellectual property rights administration, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. His contributions as an IAS officer included key roles in various state departments and a reputation for effective governance.
The Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (CGPDTM) has issued notifications inviting stakeholders to provide comments on new draft manuals concerning patents and trademarks, emphasizing stakeholder engagement in the regulatory process.
The Delhi High Court appointed an amicus curiae to represent Vivek Oberoi’s interests after his counsel withdrew, raising questions about the role of amicus in civil suits pertaining to publicity rights.
The Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (CGPDTM) has released draft manuals for patents and trademarks, inviting stakeholders to provide feedback within specified timelines. This marks a significant step towards refining intellectual property practice norms in India.
The Controller General of Patents has invited stakeholder comments on the Draft Manual of Patent and Trademark Office (Practice & Procedure) 2026. Comments are due within the next 30 days for patents and 15 days for trademarks.
The Delhi High Court's recent directives concerning intermediary liability underscore the challenges faced by platforms like Meta in reconciling copyright enforcement with protections under the IT Act. This ongoing tension raises key questions for copyright enforcement in India.
The Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (CGPDTM) is soliciting comments on new draft manuals for patents and trademarks in India. Stakeholders have 30 days for the patent manual and 15 days for the trademark manual to provide their feedback.
The CGPDTM has released two notifications regarding updates to the Patent and Trademark office manuals, requesting stakeholder feedback on the Draft Manual of Patent Office (Practice & Procedure), 2026, for a 30-day period, and the Draft Manual of Trademark Office (Practice & Procedure), 2026, for 15 days.
The Madras High Court has provided essential clarification in Novartis AG v. Venkata Narayana Active Ingredients regarding evidentiary standards necessary to invoke the Bolar exemption for regulatory approval exports.