India: Copyright

In ANI Media Pvt. Ltd. v. Open AI OpCo LLC, CS(COMM) 1028/2024, the Delhi High Court delivered a significant judgment on the intersection of copyright law and Generative Artificial Intelligence. Deciding an application for interim injunction, the Court examined questions concerning the use of copyrighted works for training Large Language Models (LLMs), the scope of copyright infringement arising from AI-generated outputs, the applicability of the fair dealing exception under Section 52 of the Copyright Act, 1957, and the territorial jurisdiction of Indian courts over AI developers operating through servers located overseas.

In Aroha Labs Pte Ltd. v. Prem Dharmani1, the Karnataka High Court considered whether an Indian court could grant interim reliefs under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (the "Arbitration Act") in respect of an arbitration governed by Singapore law and seated in Singapore.

The Supreme Court of Japan recently rejected copyright protection to a children’s chair while laying down the test of “configurations essential for Function”. This blog critically examines the Judgement and expounds on its impact on the existing consumer brands and design houses.

The Delhi High Court's landmark interim order in ANI v. OpenAI examines whether AI training on copyrighted news content constitutes infringement under Indian law, addressing jurisdictional challenges, fair dealing defenses...

Argus Partners maintains multiple office locations to serve clients across different regions. The firm operates under strict Bar Council of India guidelines that prohibit solicitation and advertising, ensuring all client interactions are initiated independently and comply with professional legal standards.

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 enters its final stages, with the third-place play-off and the final between defending champions Argentina and Spain expected to attract millions of viewers worldwide, the focus is no longer confined to the action on the pitch. Even before the tournament commenced, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., had secured the exclusive media rights for India, by approaching the Delhi High Court seeking protection against rogue websites and digital platforms expected to illegally stream the tournament. The proceedings demonstrate that acquiring exclusive broadcasting rights is only the first step, with effective protection against digital piracy being equally essential.

As employees adapt to utilizing AI technologies in generating their work output, there exists a major disconnect among IP laws (both globally and in India) regarding who owns the copyright, patent, or trade secret in a work that was produced using AI technologies. Is it the employer, employee, or AI tool provider; all three parties could have an interest in these types of works?

In a significant ruling on the intersection of trademark law and digital advertising, the Delhi High Court in batch matters Hindware Ltd. v. Grohe India Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. [CS(COMM) 591/2017] and Hindware Ltd. v. Omkara Infoweb Pvt. Ltd. [CS(COMM) 592/2017] held that Google’s practice of permitting advertisers to bid on a competitor’s registered trademark as a keyword under its AdWords programme can amount to trademark infringement.

The Copyright Office of India has updated its Form XIV application framework, requiring applicants of AI-assisted works to proactively upload clear documentation proving substantial human creative direction, selection, and arrangement to establish legal authorship. This article analyses the new requirement, its implications for creators and AI developers, and the emerging standards for copyright protection of AI-assisted works in India.