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

Delhi High Court's Pro-tem Order in Malikie v. Xiaomi
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Delhi High Court's Pro-tem Order in Malikie v. Xiaomi

The Delhi High Court's recent pro-tem order in Malikie v. Xiaomi raises concerns for SEP jurisprudence in India. The order highlights confusion in essentiality assessment and rate calculation.

May 14, 2026Read more →
Bombay HC Addresses Unreasoned IPO Refusal in Huntington v UOI
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Bombay HC Addresses Unreasoned IPO Refusal in Huntington v UOI

In Huntington Alloys v Union of India, the Bombay HC scrutinizes the lack of rationale in the IPO's refusal of an atomic energy patent, raising important issues on patent adjudication.

May 13, 2026Read more →
Calcutta HC Reinforces Authors' Continuing Rights Under Copyright
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Calcutta HC Reinforces Authors' Continuing Rights Under Copyright

The Calcutta High Court has reaffirmed the authors’ rights concerning the economic exploitation of their works embedded in sound recordings, underlining the significance of authors' entitlements in the copyright regime.

May 13, 2026Read more →
DHC Pro-Tem Order in Malikie v. Xiaomi Confuses SEP Jurisprudence
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DHC Pro-Tem Order in Malikie v. Xiaomi Confuses SEP Jurisprudence

The Delhi High Court's pro-tem order in Malikie v. Xiaomi raises concerns about jurisprudential clarity in Standard Essential Patent (SEP) cases, emphasizing essentiality assessment and rate calculation complexities.

May 13, 2026Read more →
Phonographic Performance Limited Registered as Copyright Society
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Phonographic Performance Limited Registered as Copyright Society

On June 11, 2026, Phonographic Performance Limited was officially registered as a copyright society for sound recordings under the Copyright Act, 1957. This advancement signifies a crucial step in the management of copyright in the music industry.

Jun 26, 2026Read more →
Exploring India's Reversionary Right in Copyright Jurisprudence
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Exploring India's Reversionary Right in Copyright Jurisprudence

Historical debates on India’s Copyright Act reveal insights into the often-overlooked theme of the reversionary right, raising questions on its relevance in current jurisprudence.

Jun 25, 2026Read more →
Phonographic Performance Limited Registered as Copyright Society
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Phonographic Performance Limited Registered as Copyright Society

The Registrar of Copyrights has officially registered Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) as a copyright society for sound recordings, a significant move under the Copyright Act, 1957.

Jun 25, 2026Read more →
PPL Registered as a Copyright Society for Sound Recordings
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PPL Registered as a Copyright Society for Sound Recordings

Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) has been officially registered as a copyright society for sound recordings in India, marking a significant development in the country's copyright framework. This registration is under Section 33(3) of the Copyright Act, 1957.

Jun 23, 2026Read more →
Exploring the Copyright Reversion Right in India
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Exploring the Copyright Reversion Right in India

A recent exploration of historical debates on the Copyright Act reveals insights into the ignored concept of Reversionary Rights, raising questions about its status in current IP jurisprudence.

Jun 22, 2026Read more →
The Copyright Reversion Right India Refused
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The Copyright Reversion Right India Refused

Historical debates reveal insights into the neglected topic of the copyright reversion right in India, which has significant implications for authors and creators.

Jun 21, 2026Read more →
PPL Registered as a Copyright Society for Sound Recordings
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PPL Registered as a Copyright Society for Sound Recordings

Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) has been officially registered as a copyright society under the Copyright Act, 1957. This registration will streamline the management of rights concerning sound recordings in India.

Jun 21, 2026Read more →
PPL Registered as Copyright Society for Sound Recordings
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PPL Registered as Copyright Society for Sound Recordings

Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) has been officially registered as a copyright society under Section 33(3) of the Copyright Act, 1957. This development aims to enhance the representation of sound recording creators.

Jun 20, 2026Read more →
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