INFRINGEMENT
Trademark infringement case: HC imposes cost of Rs 4 cr on Patanjali for breach of court order
The bench disposed of a petition filed by Mangalam Organics Ltd seeking contempt action against Patanjali for selling its camphor products despite a restraining order from the court.
Australia's Mayne Pharma sues Indian drugmaker Sun Pharma over patent infringement
Mayne Pharma sued India's Sun Pharma for allegedly infringing patents on IMVEXXY, a drug for menopause-related vaginal pain. The lawsuit was filed after Sun Pharma sought FDA approval for a generic version. This action might delay FDA approval for Sun Pharma by 30 months under the Hatch-Waxman Act.
Delhi HC restrains local firms from using 'ADIDAS' mark
The Delhi High Court has restrained three local firms, Adidas Weaving Mills, Adidas Textile Industries, and Adidas Merchandise, and their directors from manufacturing, trading, selling, or dealing in textile goods under the "ADIDAS" mark or any other marks deceptively similar to Adidas AG's trademark. Adidas AG sought damages of Rs 20 lakh, but Justice Sanjeev Narula rejected the claim, stating it was entitled to nominal damages of Rs 3 lakh.
'Settle it out': SC on Crompton and V-Guard trademark dispute
The Supreme Court suggested Crompton Greaves and V-Guard settle their PEBBLE trademark dispute. Crompton challenged the Delhi HC restraint on using the mark for electric irons, arguing 'PEBBLE' is common and V-Guard's products, marked since 1977, shouldn't monopolize it. The Supreme Court granted time for settlement, with the next hearing next week.
Trademark infringement: Patanjali asked to deposit Rs 50 lakh for breach of HC order
The Bombay High Court directed Patanjali Ayurved to deposit ₹50 lakh for allegedly breaching an interim order restraining it from selling camphor products, following trademark infringement allegations by Mangalam Organics Ltd. Patanjali admitted the breach in a June affidavit, prompting the court to consider contempt proceedings and schedule further hearing on July 19.
GSK gets restraining order against Elder Laboratories
GSK approached the high court against Elder Laboratories early this year for alleged infringement of trademark, including usage of identical product names, trademarks and packaging. GSK issued several notices to Elder before approaching the court seeking a restraining order.
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'Exploitative': News nonprofit sues OpenAI, Microsoft for copyright infringement
The nonprofit, which produces Mother Jones and Reveal, said that OpenAI used its content without permission and without offering compensation, violating copyrights on the organization's journalism. The lawsuit, filed in a New York federal court, focuses on how AI-generated summaries of articles threaten publishers - a move CIR called exploitative. "It's immensely dangerous," Monika Bauerlein, the nonprofit's CEO, told AP. "Our existence relies on users finding our work valuable and deciding to support it."
Music labels sue AI companies Suno, Udio for US copyright infringement
Major record labels Sony Music, Universal Music Group, and Warner Records sued AI companies Suno and Udio for mass copyright infringement in using recordings to train music-generating AI systems.
Finland suspects four Russian military planes violated its airspace
The Finnish Border Guard suspects that four Russian military planes violated Finland's airspace on June 10. Initially, it was reported that one Russian plane had violated the airspace on Monday for about two minutes. However, as the investigation progressed, it became apparent that three additional planes may have also infringed on Finnish territory. The border guard agency believes the four aircraft include two bombers and two fighter jets. The last confirmed territorial violation by Russian aircraft occurred in August 2022, according to Finland's defence ministry.
Calcutta HC directs CISF to check if police-installed CCTV cameras infringe on BJP leader Arjun Singh's privacy
The Calcutta High Court has directed the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to investigate whether CCTV cameras installed by West Bengal Police in front of former BJP MP Arjun Singh's house are infringing on his privacy. Singh alleged that the cameras were installed in 2021 to prevent crime, track criminals, and keep vigil on strangers.
How to navigate IP challenges in the rise of social media
While social media has created immense opportunities for engagement and expression, it has also raised a myriad of legal challenges, particularly concerning intellectual property (IP) rights including issues around content ownership, digital rights management, deep fakes etc.
Tesla Power India asks vendors to remove Tesla marks from EVs amid trademark dispute
Gurugram-based Tesla Power India informed the Delhi High Court about removing Tesla marks from electric scooters. The company assured compliance with its undertaking and refrained from entering the electric vehicle market.
Delhi High Court seeks details from Tesla Power India in trademark case with Tesla Inc
The Delhi High Court has requested Gurugram-based Tesla Power India to submit an affidavit detailing the sales figures of electric vehicle scooters and the current inventory in a trademark dispute with US electric vehicle giant Tesla Inc. Justice Anish Dayal has instructed the company to provide information on dealers, launch dates, and stock availability. This directive follows Tesla Inc.'s claim that Tesla Power was selling electric scooters through dealers under different sub-brands despite an earlier agreement.
Tesla vs Tesla: Court asks Tesla Power India to furnish dealer and product details
The Delhi High Court directed Gurugram-based Tesla Power India to detail stocks, sales of electric vehicle scooters in response to a petition by Tesla Inc. on a trademark infringement suit. The court will hear the case on Thursday.
HC offers relief to Pidilite in Dr Fixit dispute for now
Bombay High Court restrains Dubond Products India from selling waterproofing product with identical trademark of Dr Fixit, as per Pidilite Industries' complaint.
Yuvraj Singh sends notices to real estate firms for infringement of privacy, delayed home possession
According to the notice, the cricketer had booked a dwelling unit in 2020 at Hauz Khas, New Delhi in one of the projects of a real estate firm. M/s Brilliant Etoile Private Limited and M/s Uppal Housing Private Limited are the noticees in one of the legal notices pertaining to the delayed possession of the dwelling units.
Bombay HC grants temporary relief to Pidilite in Dr Fixit trademark dispute
Mumbai-based Pidilite Industries, the maker of Fevicol and M-Seal adhesive brands, has approached the court to restrain Dubond Products from allegedly infringing its registered trademarks, copyright and passing off for its waterproofing brand Dr Fixit LW.
'Livestream' shopping thwarts some high-tech tools to stop fake merch
Livestream shopping in the U.S. faces challenges with counterfeit goods influx. Technology by platforms like TikTok and Amazon aims to combat fakes, yet copyright violations persist in live videos. Patent lawyers emphasize the need for improved detection methods.
Tesla moves Delhi HC alleging infringement of its trademark ‘Tesla’ by Gurugram-based Tesla Power India
Tesla Inc., a prominent US electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has filed a complaint in the Delhi High Court against Gurugram-based Tesla Power India for allegedly infringing on its trademark 'Tesla.' The company seeks to restrain Tesla Power from using its trademark, citing confusion among consumers and potential harm to its business interests. Tesla Inc. claims that complaints regarding Tesla Power batteries are being mistakenly directed to them due to the similarity in branding.
US news publishers sue Microsoft, OpenAI: All you need to know
US news publishers sue Microsoft and OpenAI for copyright infringement in training AI models. OpenAI responds by emphasizing support for news organizations. Indian news publishers seek fair compensation for gen AI model training.
US newspapers sue OpenAI for copyright infringement over AI training
New York Daily News, Chicago Tribune, MediaNews Group sue Microsoft, OpenAI for misusing reporters' work. Lawsuit includes Copilot, alleges copying of articles. Ongoing suits by other news outlets. Lawsuits aim for damages and infringement block.
Delhi HC orders domestic smartphone maker Lava to pay Rs 244 crore to Ericsson for patent infringement
In a ruling Thursday, tue court held that seven out of the eight Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) over which Ericsson had claimed ownership were valid. Justice Amit Bansal said Lava will pay Rs 244.07 crore towards damages, along with interest @ 5% per annum from the date of the judgment till the realization of the said amount. However, it allowed the Lava’s counter claim to the limited extent of revocation of the suit patent ‘Linear Predictive Analysis by Synthesis Encoding Method and Encoder.’
IPO-bound Reddit discloses patent infringement complaint from Nokia
Reddit, which has been involved in patent infringement litigation in the past, is targeting a valuation of up to $6.5 billion for its IPO in one of the most-anticipated share sales in recent years.
SC dismisses MakeMyTrip appeal against Google over trademark
The Supreme Court dismissed MakeMyTrip India's plea to restrain Google from using its trademark. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud stated that there was no likelihood of confusion as MakeMyTrip users visit its website and the services offered by MakeMyTrip and Booking Netherlands/India are distinct.
Delhi HC bars Natco Pharma from selling cancer drug Olaparib
The Delhi High Court has prohibited Natco Pharma from producing and selling the cancer drug Olaparib, marketed as 'BRACANAT' or under any other name, until further notice. The court's decision came in response to a lawsuit by Kudos Pharmaceuticals, which claimed that Natco was infringing on its patent for Olaparib. The court found Natco's challenge to the patent's validity unconvincing, leading to the injunction. Natco had sought to revoke Kudos' patent only after the lawsuit was filed, despite no previous opposition to it.
Oppo, Nokia seek withdrawal of patent infringement case from Delhi High Court
Nokia Technologies and Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp informed the Delhi High Court on Tuesday of their intention to withdraw their lawsuits, including Nokia's patent infringement claim. They cited a resolved dispute and a confidential litigation settlement reached last month.
Shein backers offer to sell at 30% discount as IPO prospects dim
Shein investors are trying to sell shares in private market deals that value the online fashion giant at as low as $45 billion, reflecting dwindling appetite for a company struggling with intensifying competition and regulatory scrutiny ahead of a long-awaited US debut.
It’s an important case; we should stay tuned: MoS IT on NYT lawsuit against OpenAI, Microsoft
Last Wednesday, New York Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft over copyright infringement, alleging that millions of its articles were used without consent to train chatbots and AI models, which now compete with it.
'Inspired' by humint, AI needs IP handrails
Content creators grapple with generative AI like ChatGPT using their work for training. Large creators negotiate revenue shares, but smaller ones resort to copyright suits. Establishing a fair market structure for borrowed IP is vital. AI blurs tech firms' and creators' roles, complicating distribution rights. Synthetic content competes using organic material, intertwining natural and artificial information for commercial gains. Yet, AI struggles to discern and verify data, prompting concerns for brand protection. Integrating attribution rules into AI output is crucial, evolving from existing copyright protections.
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