The US District Court for Delaware ruled in favor of Thomson Reuters, finding that ROSS Intelligence infringed Westlaw’s copyrights by using its headnotes and editorial content for AI training. The Court rejected ROSS’s fair use defense, emphasizing market harm and the need for AI developers to license copyrighted materials. While granting partial summary judgment to Thomson Reuters, the Court left certain copyright expiration claims for jury determination. This decision reinforces copyright protections in legal research and sets a precedent for AI-related copyright disputes.
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Counterfeit books sold on Amazon, Allahabad Law Agency obtains injunction
In Allahabad Law Agency v. Amazon Seller Services Pvt. Ltd. & Ors., the Delhi High Court granted a permanent injunction against online sellers distributing counterfeit copies of Law of Torts by Dr. R.K. Bangia. The Court found copyright and trademark infringement but declined to award damages, granting nominal costs of Rs. 15,000 to the Plaintiff.
Read more about Counterfeit books sold on Amazon, Allahabad Law Agency obtains injunctionDhanush v. Nayanthara: Netflix denied an exit pass in copyright violation case
The Madras High Court ruled in favor of Wunderbar Films in its copyright dispute with Netflix over the unauthorized use of behind-the-scenes footage. Netflix’s applications challenging jurisdiction and seeking rejection of the plaint were dismissed. The Court held that territorial jurisdiction was valid, pre-suit mediation was not mandatory due to urgency, and combining statutory and common law remedies was permissible.
Read more about Dhanush v. Nayanthara: Netflix denied an exit pass in copyright violation caseA jolly win for ‘JOLLY RANCHER’ against ‘JOKY RAMPER’
The Delhi High Court issued a permanent injunction and awarded damages to Iconic IP Interests LLC and The Hershey Company in a trademark infringement and passing off case against Sarju Confectionery LLP. The defendant was found guilty of exploiting the goodwill associated with the “JOLLY RANCHER” mark by using a deceptively similar mark, “JOKY RAMPER,” and packaging.
Read more about A jolly win for ‘JOLLY RANCHER’ against ‘JOKY RAMPER’Rummy Culture and Gameskraft Trademarks: Order to Take Down Infringing Online Gaming Websites and Apps
The Delhi High Court granted Gameskraft Technologies an interim injunction against websites infringing on its trademarks, including RummyCulture, ordering a takedown and domain block. The order protects Gameskraft’s IP, restraining defendants from further infringement or using SEO keywords linked to Gameskraft’s trademarks.
Read more about Rummy Culture and Gameskraft Trademarks: Order to Take Down Infringing Online Gaming Websites and AppsTelugu Actor Manchu Vishnu gets a John Doe Order to prevent misuse of his Name, voice and Likeness
The Delhi High Court granted Telugu actor Manchu Vishnu an interim injunction, barring content creators from unauthorized use of his name, image, and voice. The Court ordered the removal of defamatory content and directed YouTube to identify infringing accounts.
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In a copyright dispute, the Delhi High Court issued an interim injunction restraining Navraj Infratech from using artistic architectural works of Countrywide Promoters. The court found prima facie infringement of copyright and passing off. The case is set for further hearings in January 2025.
Read more about Copying of Artistic Architectural Works in Brochure for Advertising RestrainedLacoste chomps down Crocodile, wins injunction based on prior use of Trademark
The Delhi High Court ruled in favor of Lacoste in its trademark infringement suit against Crocodile International. Lacoste was granted a permanent injunction to prevent Crocodile International from using a deceptively similar crocodile logo in India, with the Court ruling that Lacoste’s trademark rights had been violated. Crocodile International was also ordered to submit statements of profits made since 1998.
Read more about Lacoste chomps down Crocodile, wins injunction based on prior use of TrademarkWhen Saregama found a copyright infringement suit, not so e’Zee’
The Delhi High Court held that Saregama’s suit against Zee Entertainment over copyright infringement was rendered infructuous under Section 60 of the Copyright Act, allowing Saregama to file a counterclaim. The court made no ruling on the final copyright claims, pending trial.
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The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction in favor of Himalaya Global Holdings, restraining the defendants from infringing on the “Liv.52” trademark and using deceptively similar packaging. The court also appointed local commissioners to seize infringing products and gather evidence at the defendants’ premises.
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