The Central Government has notified the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2026 through a Gazette notification dated 10 February 2026, introducing new regulations for AI-generated content, deepfakes, and synthetically generated information in India. A key feature of the amendment is the introduction of the concept of “synthetically generated information” […]

The Delhi High Court, in Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG v. Controller of Patents & Anr., considered the maintainability of revocation proceedings under the Patents Act, 1970 in relation to a patent covering the pharmaceutical compound Linagliptin. The dispute arose from a revocation petition filed by Macleods Pharmaceuticals seeking revocation of the patent […]

The Delhi High Court, in Thukral Mechanical Works v. PM Diesels Pvt. Ltd., held that prior user rights may prevail over statutory trademark registration, recognising the superior goodwill of PM Diesels Pvt. Ltd. in relation to the mark “FIELDMARSHAL” used for centrifugal pumps. The Court affirmed that a party that has built substantial reputation through […]

The Calcutta High Court, in UPL Limited v. Haryana Pesticides Manufacturers Association & Anr. (IPDPTA No. 116 of 2023), set aside an order of the Controller of Patents rejecting UPL Limited’s patent application relating to a herbicidal combination. The judgment, delivered on 5 February 2026 by Justice Ravi Krishan Kapur, addresses the procedural requirements governing […]

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has closed a complaint filed against Eros International Media Ltd. concerning the AI-modified re-release of the Hindi film Raanjhanaa. The informants had alleged that the re-release of a modified version of the film, reportedly incorporating an altered ending generated through artificial intelligence, was undertaken without the consent of the […]

The Delhi High Court, in Zydus Lifesciences Limited v. E. R. Squibb and Sons, LLC & Ors., set aside an interim injunction that had earlier restrained Zydus Lifesciences Limited from launching its anti-cancer product “ZRC-3276”. The dispute arose from allegations by the plaintiff that the product infringed Indian Patent No. 340060, which relates to a […]

The Bombay High Court granted interim relief in favour of Laboratories Griffon Pvt. Ltd. in Comm IP No. 213 of 2022, restraining the defendants from using the marks “GLYNET” and “GLYZET” in relation to pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment of diabetes. The plaintiffs are the registered proprietors of the trademarks “GLIMET” (Registration No. 579544) and […]

The Delhi High Court, in Refex Industries Limited v. Regional Director, Northern Region, Ministry of Corporate Affairs & Anr., set aside an order of the Regional Director dated August 23, 2018 rejecting the petitioner’s application filed under Section 16(1)(b) of the Companies Act, 2013. The petitioner, Refex Industries Limited, which was originally incorporated as Refex […]

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has released a concept note proposing amendments to the Designs Act, 2000. Issued on January 23, 2026, the concept note invites comments and suggestions from stakeholders within thirty days, with the objective of modernising India’s design protection framework and aligning it with evolving international practices. […]

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai, in Asia Today Ltd., Mumbai v. Asst. Director of Income Tax – 2(2), Mumbai (ITA No. 1403/M/2008), considered the taxability of income earned by Asia Today Limited, a Mauritius-based broadcasting entity, for the assessment year 2004–05. The assessee was engaged in acquiring, producing, and licensing Hindi feature films for […]