Anabiya Habib

February 7, 2025

TAFE gets relief from HC for using Massey Ferguson trademark

The dispute stems from a trademark conflict over the use of the “Massey Ferguson” brand in India. TAFE, an Indian tractor manufacturer with operations since 1960, has long used the brand under licensing agreements with MFC, a subsidiary of AGCO Corporation.
February 6, 2025

Intellectual property theft comes under SC/ST Act. Win for Dalit couple, SC junks Maharashtra appeal

The Supreme Court this month upheld the Bombay High Court’s decision to give an expansive meaning to the word “property” under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, by including intellectual property work, even in digital form, within its ambit.
February 5, 2025

OpenAI Battles Legal Hurdles in India Amid Copyright Controversy

OpenAI is facing legal challenges in India over alleged copyright infringement initiated by the news agency ANI. Despite maintaining it uses public information under fair use, OpenAI's ability to contest the lawsuit in India depends on jurisdiction arguments. The case highlights global tech companies' compliance struggles in foreign markets.
February 4, 2025

OpenAI faces landmark copyright infringement case in India; Legal experts weighs in

The copyright case against OpenAI in India, filed by media organizations, addresses the unauthorized use of copyrighted content for AI training. As one of the first cases of its kind in India, it has significant implications for AI practices and the balance between protecting creators' rights and promoting technological innovation.