Five Publishers Sue Meta and Mark Zuckerberg Over ‘Personally Authorized’ Copyright Infringement
The rules for digital property just changed. Five major publishers are taking Meta Platforms Inc. and its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, to court. This isn’t your average corporate spat. The Mark Zuckerberg Copyright Infringement case hinges on a bold claim: the CEO didn’t just watch from the sidelines, he personally gave the green light to use […]
Delhi High Court Rejects BlackBerry’s Patent for Colour-Coded Messaging Feature
The Delhi High Court recently slammed the door on the BlackBerry Colour Coding Patent, an interface trick. By dismissing the company’s appeal, the court upheld a decision to refuse a patent for a feature that colour-codes message recipients. It’s a move that draws a sharp line in the sand. It shows exactly how Indian judges […]
Delhi High Court Orders Xiaomi to Deposit $28.7M in Malikie SEP Dispute
The Delhi High Court just sent a loud message to the tech world. In a recent move, the court ordered Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi to park $28.7 million (roughly 272 crore Indian Rupees) with the registry. This isn’t a fine, but a security deposit while a massive patent fight plays out. It’s a high-stakes moment […]
WIPO Highlights the Importance of IP in Franchising at Philippines Franchise Asia 2026
Intellectual property and business expansion were the primary topics of discussion recently in Manila. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) took a leading role at the Philippines Franchise Asia 2026 conference to explain how legal systems protect business owners. Because the global market is more competitive today, the connection between WIPO Franchise Asia 2026 and […]
Zee Entertainment Accuses Nykaa of Unlicensed Use of Songs in Instagram Reels
Social media changed how brands talk to us. But it also made the rules for creative rights much messier. Recently, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited took a stand against the beauty giant Nykaa. This Zee Entertainment vs Nykaa copyright case puts a spotlight on a growing problem: big brands using famous music in their ads without […]
Apple Agreed to Pay $250 Million for Settlement Over False ‘Apple Intelligence’ and Siri AI Claims
Apple has reached a preliminary deal to resolve a class-action lawsuit, agreeing to pay a massive sum over claims it wasn’t honest about its AI. The suit alleged that the company sold a dream of “Apple Intelligence” and Siri capabilities that simply didn’t exist in reality. This Apple Siri lawsuit settlement is a wake-up call […]
USPTO Director John Squires at INTA 2026: Unveiling ‘America’s Branding Agency’
At the 2026 International Trademark Association (INTA) meeting in London, USPTO Director John Squires didn’t just give a speech; he rebranded an entire federal agency and talked about John Squires Deepfake Policy. He called it “America’s Branding Agency.” This isn’t just a catchy slogan. It marks a shift in how the government views your digital […]
Delhi HC Protects Arjun Kapoor’s Personality Rights Against AI Deepfakes
The Delhi High Court just put its foot down. By issuing an interim order to lock up Arjun Kapoor Personality Rights for his publicity and fame, the court sent a blunt message to the tech world: you don’t own people. It’s about time. We’ve watched deepfakes and generative tools outpace our laws for years, leaving […]
Samsung Electronics Hit with $392M Penalty in UK Court Patent Case with ZTE
Samsung just received a massive bill from a British courtroom. A UK judge ordered the South Korean tech giant to pay roughly $392 million to ZTE, a Chinese telecommunications firm, ending a major chapter in the long-running Samsung ZTE patent dispute. This isn’t just about the money. It shows that British courts are getting serious […]
Prior Use vs Registration: Decoding the Section 18 and Section 34 Trademark Conflict
In India, owning a brand name is a tale of two powers: the official certificate you get from the government and the actual time you’ve spent selling in the market. This creates a constant tug-of-war. At the center of this struggle are Section 18 and Section 34 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999. If you […]