Personality Rights Infringement via Deepfakes and Digital Misuse

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The Bombay High Court’s decision in Suniel Shetty vs John Doe addresses personality rights infringement caused by deepfakes and digital misuse. The judgement clarifies the scope of legal remedies for celebrities and the obligations of online platforms under Indian law.

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Roche’s Appeal Dismissed, Path Open for Affordable Risdiplam in India

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The Delhi High Court dismissed Roche’s appeal against Natco Pharma, finding the Risdiplam patent prima facie obvious due to its similarity with prior genus patents, paving the way for affordable generic SMA treatment in India.

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Court Orders Destruction of Counterfeit Tommy Hilfiger Goods

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The Delhi court granted a permanent injunction against the sale of counterfeit Tommy Hilfiger goods, ordering destruction of seized products. The decision highlights the application of trademark law in protecting brand owners from infringement and counterfeit activities in India.

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Delhi HC Orders Takedown of Fake Videos of Journalist Sudhir Chaudhary

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The Delhi High Court has ordered Meta, Google, and others to promptly remove AI-generated fake videos defaming journalist Sudhir Chaudhary. Recognising the urgent harm, the Court mandated swift takedown and preservation of critical data for investigation.

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Calcutta High Court Clarifies Scope of Section 3(h) in Patent Law: Base SE v. Controller of Patents

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In Base SE v. Deputy Controller of Patents, the Calcutta High Court ruled that scientific and technical inventions addressing agricultural problems are not excluded under Section 3(h). It also clarified that partial grant of patent claims is not permitted under Indian patent law.

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Saint-Gobain Patent Rejection: Delhi HC Finds No Inventive Step in Glass Coating Claim

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Delhi HC upholds Saint-Gobain patent rejection, ruling that the glass coating claim lacked inventive step and failed to show technical advancement.

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Prior user rights prevail over subsequent registration, reiterates court

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Delhi HC cancels ‘Ragini’ label for deceptive similarity and copied trade dress, upholding prior user rights of ‘Rani’/‘Rachna’ and ordering Section 57 rectification of the register.

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