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    Delhi HC Judge Justice Prathiba Singh Creates History: India's First Entry in Global IP Hall of Fame
    Delhi HC Judge Justice Prathiba Singh Creates History: India's First Entry in Global IP Hall of Fame
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    Delhi HC Judge Justice Prathiba Singh Creates History: India’s First Entry in Global IP Hall of Fame

    Justice Prathiba M Singh has become the first Indian judge to be inducted into the Global IP Hall of Fame, marking a significant milestone for India’s intellectual property landscape. She received the honour at IPBC Global 2026 in San Diego for her outstanding contribution to shaping and advancing intellectual property jurisprudence in India.

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    Major Deal Alert: Khaitan & Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas Lead Bajaj Electricals’ Rs.168 Crore Acquisition of Morphy Richards
    Major Deal Alert: Khaitan & Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas Lead Bajaj Electricals’ Rs.168 Crore Acquisition of Morphy Richards
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    Major Deal Alert: Khaitan & Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas Lead Bajaj Electricals’ Rs.168 Crore Acquisition of Morphy Richards

    Khaitan and Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas led Bajaj Electricals’ Rs.168 crore acquisition of the Morphy Richards brand and related IP rights. The deal covers multiple South Asian jurisdictions, strengthening Bajaj Electricals’ regional presence across consumer appliance markets today.

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    Madras High Court Cracks Down on Piracy: “Dhurandhar 2” Gets Pre-Release Protection from Illegal Streaming
    Madras High Court Cracks Down on Piracy: “Dhurandhar 2” Gets Pre-Release Protection from Illegal Streaming
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    Madras High Court Cracks Down on Piracy: “Dhurandhar 2” Gets Pre-Release Protection from Illegal Streaming

    Madras High Court barred ISPs and cable operators from illegally streaming Dhurandhar 2 before release. Court noted risk of “irreparable injury” and granted interim relief till April 15.

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    Delhi High Court Bars Ilaiyaraaja From Using 134 Film Songs, Grants Big Relief To Saregama In Copyright Row
    Delhi High Court Bars Ilaiyaraaja From Using 134 Film Songs, Grants Big Relief To Saregama In Copyright Row
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    Delhi High Court Bars Ilaiyaraaja From Using 134 Film Songs, Grants Big Relief To Saregama In Copyright Row

    The Delhi High Court has restrained Ilaiyaraaja from exploiting sound recordings and musical works owned by Saregama in 134 films. The Court held that allowing such use may cause irreparable loss to the music company and passed an interim injunction.

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    Trademarks Act| Prior Use Prevails Over Subsequent Registration: Delhi HC
    Trademarks Act| Prior Use Prevails Over Subsequent Registration: Delhi HC
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    Trademarks Act| Prior Use Prevails Over Subsequent Registration: Delhi HC

    Delhi High Court ruled that prior use prevails over later trademark registration, affirming protection under Trade Marks Act, 1999, for brand ARUN through evidence of long usage, advertising, sales, litigation history, secondary meaning, and acquired distinctiveness.

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    Illegal Streaming of Mardaani 3: Madras High Court Restrains Unauthorised Broadcast of Rani Mukerji-Starrer Movie
    Illegal Streaming of Mardaani 3: Madras High Court Restrains Unauthorised Broadcast of Rani Mukerji-Starrer Movie
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    Illegal Streaming of Mardaani 3: Madras High Court Restrains Unauthorised Broadcast of Rani Mukerji-Starrer Movie

    The Madras High Court granted an interim anti-piracy injunction protecting the copyright of forthcoming Hindi film Mardaani 3 starring Rani Mukerji, with Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy restraining ISPs and cable operators from unauthorised broadcast, stressing pre-release piracy causes irreversible harm.

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    Shilpa Shetty Moves Bombay High Court Seeking Legal Protection Against Misuse of Her Name, Image and Personality Rights
    Shilpa Shetty Moves Bombay High Court Seeking Legal Protection Against Misuse of Her Name, Image and Personality Rights
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    Shilpa Shetty Moves Bombay High Court Seeking Legal Protection Against Misuse of Her Name, Image and Personality Rights

    Shilpa Shetty Kundra has filed a suit in the Bombay High Court seeking protection of her personality rights due to illegal use of her photos and morphed content online. The move aims to stop unauthorised commercial exploitation of her identity and safeguard her reputation.

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    Delhi High Court Declares Birkin Bag Shape & Hermès Logos as Well-Known Trademarks in Landmark IP Ruling
    Delhi High Court Declares Birkin Bag Shape & Hermès Logos as Well-Known Trademarks in Landmark IP Ruling
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    Delhi High Court Declares Birkin Bag Shape & Hermès Logos as Well-Known Trademarks in Landmark IP Ruling

    The Delhi High Court has granted well-known trademark status to the iconic Birkin bag shape and three Hermès marks, strengthening their legal protection in India. The ruling confirms Birkin’s global distinctiveness and bars unauthorised reproduction or imitation.

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    Big Win for Elon Musk! Delhi High Court Stops Indian Firm from Using ‘TESLA’ Name for EVs
    Big Win for Elon Musk! Delhi High Court Stops Indian Firm from Using ‘TESLA’ Name for EVs
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    Big Win for Elon Musk! Delhi High Court Stops Indian Firm from Using ‘TESLA’ Name for EVs

    The Delhi High Court has ordered Tesla Power India to continue its ban on using the ‘Tesla’ name and entering the EV market until the trademark case is finally decided. The relief strengthens Elon Musk’s Tesla’s fight against brand misuse and protects its global trademark rights.

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