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Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.

Delhi HC Grants Ivy Entertainment Preliminary Injunction in Lyric Case
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Delhi HC Grants Ivy Entertainment Preliminary Injunction in Lyric Case

The Delhi High Court issued an ex parte injunction in Ivy Entertainment v. Rahul Singh, protecting the plaintiff's claimed distinctive hook line from unauthorized use, reflecting the complexities surrounding copyright in music.

May 30, 2026Read more →
Delhi HC Considers Trademark Law in the Context of Filing Priority
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Delhi HC Considers Trademark Law in the Context of Filing Priority

The Delhi High Court ruling in the '20-20' trademark dispute challenges the prioritization of filing over marketplace realities, raising critical questions about the coexistence of registration and existing goodwill.

May 30, 2026Read more →
Saket Court Declares Anamika Sood Owner of 'Ferrareee'
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Saket Court Declares Anamika Sood Owner of 'Ferrareee'

In Anamika Sood v. Google LLC & Saregama India Ltd., the Saket District Court ruled in favor of independent artist Anamika Sood, recognizing her ownership of the song 'Ferrareee' and rejecting Saregama's expired copyright claims. This ruling raises concerns about the commercial misuse of copyright disputes.

May 30, 2026Read more →
Rethinking Culinary Creativity After Cryogas
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Rethinking Culinary Creativity After Cryogas

The Supreme Court's decision in Cryogas raises questions about copyright and design law vis-à-vis creative expression in culinary arts.

May 29, 2026Read more →
India’s Sports-IP Waiver and the Problem of Turning Play into Property
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India’s Sports-IP Waiver and the Problem of Turning Play into Property

India's new waiver for 'sports-related' IP registrations prompts a reevaluation of ownership and exclusivity in sports intellectual property.

May 29, 2026Read more →
In the Aftermath of Parle: Unsettling Questions for Trade Mark Law
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In the Aftermath of Parle: Unsettling Questions for Trade Mark Law

The Delhi High Court's ruling in the '20-20' dispute raises critical issues regarding trademark registration and the coexistence of goodwill. This analysis discusses the implications for trademark law.

May 28, 2026Read more →
Exploring Personality Rights: A High Court Ruling
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Exploring Personality Rights: A High Court Ruling

A recent Delhi HC ruling underscores challenges and complexities within the evolving jurisprudence of personality rights in India as it granted rights to Anil Kumar Tiwari.

May 27, 2026Read more →
Delhi HC Critiques Ivy Entertainment's Hook Injunction
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Delhi HC Critiques Ivy Entertainment's Hook Injunction

The Delhi High Court issued an ad-interim injunction against the defendants in Ivy Entertainment v. Rahul Singh, raising questions about copyright protection on distinct lyrical hooks.

May 27, 2026Read more →
Delhi HC Addresses Trademark Law in 20-20 Dispute
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Delhi HC Addresses Trademark Law in 20-20 Dispute

In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court examined the conflict between trademark registration priority and established goodwill in the marketplace, arising from the ongoing '20-20' trademark dispute.

May 27, 2026Read more →
SpicyIP Weekly Review: IP Developments from May 18 to May 24, 2026
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SpicyIP Weekly Review: IP Developments from May 18 to May 24, 2026

This week's review highlights key updates in Indian copyright law, particularly focusing on the Delhi High Court's notable ruling in Bansal v. Philips. Additionally, insights into the evolving landscape of personality rights in India are showcased.

May 27, 2026Read more →
Critique of Culinary Creativity Post-Cryogas
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Critique of Culinary Creativity Post-Cryogas

The Supreme Court's decision in Cryogas Equipment Pvt. Ltd. v. Inox India Ltd. highlights the challenges of applying existing IP frameworks to culinary arts. This critique explores the aesthetic and functional dimensions of copyright and design law.

May 26, 2026Read more →
Delhi HC Restricts Use of Song Lyric in Ivy Entertainment Case
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Delhi HC Restricts Use of Song Lyric in Ivy Entertainment Case

The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction in Ivy Entertainment v. Rahul Singh, prohibiting the use of a specific lyric claimed to be a distinctive hook of a song. This ruling raises questions regarding copyright protections in fragmented works.

May 26, 2026Read more →
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