SUPREME COURT
Case Title: RADICO KHAITAN LIMITED VS. PICADILLY AGRO INDUSTRIES LIMITED
Case Number: DIARY NO. - 60134/2026
The Supreme Court requested the Punjab and Haryana High Court to expedite the hearing of Radico Khaitan Ltd.'s challenge to an injunction restraining it from marketing vodka under the mark 'THE SPIRIT OF KASHMYR'. The dispute arose with Piccadily Agro Industries Ltd. over competing marks 'CASHMIR' and 'CASHMERE'. The Karnal Commercial Court had previously ruled in favour of Piccadily Agro Industries Ltd., dismissing Radico Khaitan's applications.
Case Title: SAURASHTRA AAJ TAK VS. TV TODAY NETWORK
Case Number: DIARY NO. - 57080/2026
The Supreme Court refused to interfere with a Delhi High Court order restraining a Rajkot-based Gujarati newspaper from using the name “Saurashtra Aaj Tak” in a trademark dispute with TV Today Network. A Bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justices Joymalya Bagchi, and V. Mohana upheld the High Court's finding that TV Today Network, operator of the news channel “Aaj Tak”, was the prior user of the mark.
ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT
Case Title: M/s I Think Apps Pvt. Ltd. v. Anugya Gupta & Anr.
Case Number: MATTERS UNDER ARTICLE 227 No. - 13309 of 2026
Citation: 2026 LLBiz HC (ALL) 84
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a Commercial Court must decide a challenge to its subject-matter jurisdiction before considering an application to amend a plaint. Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal dismissed a petition filed by I Think Apps Pvt. Ltd., owner of the “Sarkari Result” trademark, upholding the Varanasi Commercial Court's decision to hear a jurisdiction challenge filed by the respondents prior to taking up the amendment plea.
BOMBAY HIGH COURT
Ahmedabad Entities Agree Before Bombay High Court To Stop Using 7 Drug Names In Sun Pharma Suit
Case Title: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. v. Nectar Life Care & Anr.
Case Number: COMMERCIAL IP SUIT (L) NO.28038 OF 2025
Citation: 2026 LLBiz HC (BOM) 558
Ahmedabad-based Nectar Life Care and Kashmik Formulations Private Limited agreed before the Bombay High Court to stop using seven pharmaceutical product names. Sun Pharma had alleged that the names were deceptively similar to its registered Class 5 trademarks “HISTAC” and “OMESEC”. Justice Madhav J. Jamdar recorded the settlement on October 8, 2026, accepting the undertakings.
Case Title: Colgate-Palmolive Company & Anr. v. Anchor Health and Beauty Care Private Limited
Case Number: CHAMBER SUMMONS NO. 1085 OF 2019 IN COMMERCIAL IP SUIT NO. 18 OF 1996
Citation: 2026 LLBiz HC (BOM) 567
The Bombay High Court permitted Colgate-Palmolive to introduce six renewed trademark registration certificates as evidence in its 1996 infringement suit against Anchor Health and Beauty Care Private Limited. Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan held that the documents were relevant to the dispute, observing that Colgate had paid a disproportionate price for its attorneys' earlier failure to submit the legal proceeding certificates in July 2019.
Bombay High Court Restrains Unauthorised Use Of Actor Samantha Prabhu's Persona, Orders Takedowns
Case Title: Samantha Ruth Prabhu v. John Doe (Ashok Kumar) & Ors.
Case Number: INTERIM APPLICATION (L) NO.29905 OF 2026 IN COMMERCIAL IP SUIT NO.346 OF 2026
Citation: 2026 LLBiz HC(BOM) 546
The Bombay High Court has recently granted actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu ad-interim protection against AI-generated deepfakes, morphed and pornographic content, chatbots impersonating her and unauthorised merchandise using her name and likeness. Justice Madhav J. Jamdar passed the order on October 1, finding a “very strong prima facie case” for restraining the unauthorised use of Prabhu's persona and directing the removal or disabling of access to the infringing content.
Bombay High Court Restrains DUNE From Creating Third-Party Rights In 'SNAP', Protects VVAA's 40% IP
Case Title: VVAA Films Private Limited v. DUNE Collective LLP
Case Number: COMM ARBITRATION PETITION (L) NO.25744 OF 2026
Citation: 2026 LLBiz HC (BOM) 555
The Bombay High Court on 5 October restrained DUNE Collective LLP from creating third-party rights in the Hindi feature film “SNAP” that could prejudice co-producer VVAA Films Private Limited's claimed 40% intellectual property interest, pending commencement of arbitration. Justice Amit Borkar also directed DUNE to disclose records showing how it had used VVAA's funds, but declined to order specific performance of the co-production agreement or grant a blanket restraint against DUNE acting on its termination.
CALCUTTA HIGH COURT
Case Title: NOCIL Ltd v. Finorchem Ltd & Anr.
Case Number: IA NO: GA-COM/1/2024 In IP-COM/25/2024
Citation: 2026 LLBiz HC (CAL) 250
The Calcutta High Court held that companies seeking to enter a market with a process potentially covered by an existing patent must remove legal obstacles before commencing operations. The court noted that intending market entrants should "clear the way" rather than waiting to be sued for patent infringement after launching operations.
DELHI HIGH COURT
Delhi High Court Extends 'THUNDER 15000' Beer Trademark Injunction To Importer Supar SIP Traders
Case Title: Inbrew Beverages Private Limited v. Kinjore Brewery Private Limited & Anr.
Case Number: CS(COMM) 491/2026
Citation: 2026 LLBiz HC (DEL) 1100
The Delhi High Court extended an interim injunction over the “THUNDER 15000” beer mark to Delhi-based importer Supar SIP Traders LLP. Justice Tejas Karia added the firm as a defendant on Inbrew Beverages' plea after the importer admitted to distributing the product under a contractual arrangement.
Case Title: Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp & Anr. v. Chakr Innovation Private Limited
Case Number : CS(COMM) 1080/2026
Citation : 2026 LLBiz HC(DEL) 1094
The Delhi High Court on 5 October restrained Chakr Innovation Private Limited from using, installing or distributing pirated or unlicensed versions of SolidWorks design software, and from tampering with data on 12 computer systems allegedly running unauthorised copies. Justice Vikas Mahajan passed the interim injunction in a copyright infringement suit filed by Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp and its Indian sister company.
Delhi High Court Issues Summons On Actor, BJP MP Kangana Ranaut's Personality Rights Plea
Case Title: KANGANA RANAUT v. META PLATFORMS & ORS
The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued summons in a suit filed by Bollywood actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut seeking protection of her personality rights. Justice Vikas Mahajan also issued notice on Ranaut's application seeking an interim injunction against the alleged misuse of her persona. Appearing for Ranaut, her counsel submitted that the actress was being targeted through pornographic and obscene material circulated on social media.
Delhi High Court Protects Actor Vijay Deverakonda's Personality Rights Against AI Deepfakes
Case Title: Vijay Sai Deverakonda v. Ashok Kumar John Doe & Ors.
Case Number: CS(COMM) 1098/2026
Citation: 2026 LLBiz HC (DEL) 1099
The Delhi High Court granted Telugu actor Vijay Sai Deverakonda an ex parte ad interim injunction against unauthorised commercial exploitation of his identity. Justice Vikas Mahajan directed the takedown of 94 listed URLs and ordered domain locking against AI deepfakes, false endorsements, and fake agent impersonation.
Case Title: Amitabh Bachchan v. Rajat Nagi & Ors.
Case Number: CS(COMM) 819/2022
Citation: 2026 LLBiz HC (DEL) 1097
The Delhi High Court granted actor Amitabh Bachchan additional time to finalise a settlement in his personality rights suit. The court noted that he must personally appear before the court only if the settlement fails and he chooses to pursue the suit further.
Case Title: Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) v. Sphinx Worldbiz Ltd & Ors.
Case Number: CS(COMM) 1073/2026
Citation: 2026 LLBiz HC(DEL) 1095
The Delhi High Court restrained Sphinx Worldbiz Ltd and a controlled entity from using the “SHRM PRO” mark for their services. Justice Vikas Mahajan granted an ex parte ad interim injunction in a suit filed by the Society for Human Resource Management, finding the adoption non-bona fide and deceptive.
Case Title: Glisten LLC v. The Assistant Controller of Patents & Designs
Case Number: C.A.(COMM.IPD-PAT) 21/2026
Citation: 2026 LLBiz HC(DEL) 1090
The Delhi High Court set aside the Patent Office's refusal of US-based Glisten LLC's patent application for a gemstone coating invention. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav held on October 1 that a patent refusal cannot be sustained if it is founded on grounds not put to the applicant prior to the hearing.
Delhi High Court Bars Fake Medical Videos Using Dr Devi Shetty's Persona, Flags Public Health Risk
Case Title: Dr Devi Prasad Shetty & Anr. v. Medicine Me & Ors.
Case Number: CS(COMM) 1053/2024
Citation: 2026 LLBiz HC(DEL) 1088
The Delhi High Court permanently restrained social media channels from misusing cardiac surgeon Dr Devi Prasad Shetty's persona and Narayana Hrudayalaya's registered marks to promote false medical claims. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav highlighted that misleading medical videos create severe public health risks.
Case Title: SALMAN KHAN V/S AMIT JANI & ORS.
Case Number: REVIEW PET. 161/2026 CM 89/2026 CM 198/2026 CM 237/2026 IN CS(COMM) - 986/2026
The Delhi High Court issued notice on an application by film producer Amit Jani challenging the court's territorial jurisdiction in actor Salman Khan's suit over “Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy”. Justice Tejas Karia directed Khan to reply within four weeks and listed the plea for hearing on December 16.
Case Title: The Coca-Cola Company v. M/s Chhabee Nutricos Industries LLP
Case Number: CS(COMM) 32/2025
Citation: 2026 LLBiz HC(DEL) 1089
The Delhi High Court restrained Chhabee Nutricos Industries LLP from using a redesigned bottle shape for its “Gulpy Orange” drink. Justice Vikas Mahajan examined the bottle designs and held that the defendant's packaging was deceptively similar to Coca-Cola's “Minute Maid Pulpy Orange” bottle.
Case Title: Reliance Industries Limited v. Rahul Meena & Ors.
Case Number: CS(COMM) 1043/2026
Citation: 2026 LLBiz HC(DEL) 1087
The Delhi High Court ordered the immediate suspension of 126 rogue websites operating under the "JIO lottery" name. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav passed the ad interim order on October 7, restraining the operators from misusing Reliance Industries' registered "JIO" trademark.
Publisher's Heir Cannot Claim Copyright Without Proof Of Assignment From Authors: Delhi High Court
Case Title: Mrs. Shakti Sagar v. The Delhi Law House and Ors
Case Number: CS(COMM) No. 492 of 2024
Citation: 2026 LLBiz HC(DEL) 1086
The Delhi High Court refused an interim injunction to a claimant asserting copyright over 47 law textbooks published by Delhi Law House. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav held that a publisher's heir cannot claim copyright without proving a valid, written assignment from the original authors under Section 19 of the Copyright Act.
Case Title: Sporta Technologies Pvt. Ltd. v. John Doe & Ors.
Case Number: CS(COMM) 989/2026
Citation: 2026 LLBiz HC(DEL) 1093
The Delhi High Court has allowed Sporta Technologies Pvt. Ltd., which owns the FanCode streaming platform, to notify domain registrars, hosting entities, and internet service providers directly about newly discovered piracy websites streaming Formula One and other sporting events licensed to it. The company need not file a fresh application each time. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav passed the order on October 1, supplementing an interim injunction granted on September 10.
Case Title: Digital18 Media Private Limited v. SSRMovies.style & Ors.
Case Number: CS(COMM) 1083/2026
Citation: 2026 LLBiz HC(DEL) 1081
The Delhi High Court granted an ad-interim ex-parte injunction restraining nine websites from hosting, streaming, or making available online the film Drishyam: The Conclusion without authorization. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav passed the order in a suit filed by exclusive rights holder Digital18 Media Private Limited, directing domain registrars and internet service providers to block access to the rogue sites.
Delhi High Court Refuses Japan Tobacco's Plea To Remove 'CAMEL COLLECTION' Copyright Registration
Case Title: Japan Tobacco Inc and Anr. v. The Central Wearhouse and Anr.
Case Number: C.O.(COMM.IPD-CR) 814/2022
Citation: 2026 LLBiz HC(DEL) 1073
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition by Japan Tobacco Inc. seeking cancellation of a 1997 copyright registration for the “CAMEL” and “CAMEL COLLECTION” artistic work held by garment company The Central Wearhouse. Justice Tushar Rao Gedela held that Japan Tobacco failed to establish that it was the “First Owner” of the original artistic work under Section 17 of the Copyright Act, 1957, observing that trademark registrations or prior use claims do not automatically confer copyright ownership.
Case Title: ANI Media Pvt Ltd v. RSY News
Case Number: CS(COMM) 1018/2024
Citation: 2026 LLBiz HC (DEL) 1114
The Delhi High Court held that the wholesale reproduction of ten news videos of news agency ANI on YouTube cannot be regarded as fair dealing for reporting current events when the copied material operates as a substitute for the original works. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav permanently restrained Patna-based RSY News from reproducing ANI's copyrighted content across all digital platforms, including its four YouTube channels.
Delhi High Court Declares “DS Group” And Logo Well-Known Trademarks
Case Title: DS Intellectual Properties LLP & Anr. v. Abhinav Singh & Ors.
Case Number: 2026 LLBiz HC(DEL) 1065
Citation: 2026 LLBiz HC(DEL) 1065
The Delhi High Court declared the DS Group trademark and its corresponding logo as well-known trademarks under Indian trademark law. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav passed the judgment on September 25, permanently restraining five entities sued over a website operating fake distributorship schemes for the Rajnigandha mouth-freshener brand.
Delhi High Court To Pass Order On Vijay Deverakonda's Plea Seeking Protection Of Personality Rights
Case Title: VIJAY SAI DEVERAKONDA v. ASHOK KUMAR JOHN DOE & ORS
The Delhi High Court issued summons in a suit and notice on an application filed by Telugu actor Vijay Deverakonda seeking protection of his personality rights. Justice Vikas Mahajan heard arguments regarding fake commercial endorsements, unauthorised AI deepfakes, and impersonation by individuals posing as his booking agents.
KARNATAKA HIGH COURT
Karnataka High Court Upholds Injunction Against ACC Steel's Use Of 'ACC' Trademark
Case Title: ACC Steel Pvt. Ltd. v. ACC Limited
Case Number: COMMERCIAL APPEAL NO. 273 OF 2025
Citation: 2026 LLBiz HC(KAR) 187
The Karnataka High Court dismissed ACC Steel Pvt. Ltd.'s appeal against a commercial court decree restraining it from using “ACC” as a trademark or corporate name. A Division Bench of Justices D.K. Singh and H. Shanthi Bhushan held that ACC Steel could not reduce the dispute to classification differences between steel and cement, recognizing the substantial goodwill associated with ACC Limited's mark.
KERALA HIGH COURT
Trade Mark Agent Authorisation Must Be Stamped Like Power Of Attorney: Kerala High Court
Case Title: John Vadassery v. The Registrar of Trademarks & Anr.
Case Number: WP(C) NO. 17 OF 2026
Citation: 2026 LLBiz HC(KER) 189
The Kerala High Court has recently ruled that an authorisation allowing a trade mark agent to represent an applicant before the Trade Marks Registry must be stamped under the applicable Stamp Act, holding that the document has “all the trappings of a power of attorney”. Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas held that the authorisation creates a right for the agent to represent another person.
MADRAS HIGH COURT
Religious Significance Of 'Annapurna' Does Not Bar Trademark Protection: Madras High Court
Case Title: Annapurna Swadisht Limited v. GEF Foods India Private Limited
Case Number: A. Nos. 3875 & 3876 of 2026 & O.A. Nos. 778 & 779 of 2026 in C.S. (Comm.Div.) No. 223 of 2026
Citation: 2026 LLBiz HC(MAD) 309
The Madras High Court held that the religious significance of the name “Annapurna” does not, by itself, disentitle a registered trademark from protection. Justice A.D. Maria Clete refused to vacate an interim injunction against snacks manufacturer Annapurna Swadisht Limited, upholding GEF Foods' registered rights.