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Foodtechbiz wins copyright battle: Delhi Court orders Foodinfotech to remove copied articles

  • Writer: prime8legal
    prime8legal
  • Sep 11
  • 2 min read


OVERVIEW OF THE CASE

The Delhi Court recently ruled in favor of Foodtechbiz, holding that Foodinfotech had copied and republished its original articles without consent. The decision strengthens copyright enforcement in India’s digital publishing sector.

Key highlights:

  • Foodtechbiz identified that its copyrighted content was being used without permission.

  • The Delhi Court ordered Foodinfotech to remove the infringing articles immediately.

  • The ruling emphasized that digital publishers are equally protected under copyright law.

  • This sets a precedent for stricter enforcement of intellectual property rights in online journalism.




GENERAL IMPLICATIONS ON OTHER MATTERS

This ruling has broader implications:

  • Digital publishers now have a strong precedent to safeguard their work.

  • Startups and media platforms are reminded to create original content or secure proper licensing.

  • Brands and corporations must be cautious about reproducing content without authorization.

  • It reinforces that copyright protection is not limited to traditional media but extends to online platforms.




DETAILED LEGAL ANALYSIS

The Delhi Court’s decision is pivotal for three reasons:

  1. Recognition of Originality – The court upheld that Foodtechbiz’s original journalistic efforts qualified for copyright protection.

  2. Infringement Established – Copying and publishing identical articles without consent was deemed infringement under the Copyright Act, 1957.

  3. Deterrence Against Digital Piracy – By directing immediate removal of infringing articles, the court signaled zero tolerance for content theft in the digital ecosystem.

This ruling highlights how Indian courts are adapting to the digital era, ensuring intellectual property rights are not diluted by the ease of online duplication.




HOW PRIME 8 LEGAL CAN HELP

At Prime 8 Legal, we specialize in intellectual property rights, copyright disputes, and digital publishing law. We assist:

  • Media companies and startups in registering and protecting their creative content.

  • Businesses facing plagiarism or content theft by filing swift legal actions.

  • Content creators worldwide in enforcing their rights under Indian copyright law.

  • Corporates in creating compliance policies to avoid accidental infringement.

With offices in Gurgaon and Delhi and clients across India, UK, USA, Europe, and the Middle East, we ensure global-standard legal support.




FAQs on Copyright Battles in India

Q1. What qualifies as copyright infringement in India?

Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or public communication of original works without the creator’s consent is copyright infringement.


Q2. Can online articles and digital content be protected under copyright?

Yes. Under the Copyright Act, 1957, original literary works—including digital articles, blogs, and reports—are fully protected.


Q3. What remedies are available if my content is copied?

You can seek removal of copied content, damages, injunctions, and in some cases, criminal liability for the infringer.


Q4. How long does copyright protection last in India?

Copyright generally lasts for the author’s lifetime plus 60 years after their death.


Q5. How can Prime 8 Legal assist me internationally?

We handle cross-border copyright enforcement, ensuring protection of content in India, UK, USA, Dubai, and globally.





If your content, brand material, or creative work has been copied without consent, you don’t have to fight alone. At Prime 8 Legal, we protect creators, businesses, and startups against copyright infringement in India and globally.

📍 Office Address: 318-B, Saraswati Kunj, Sector 53, Golf Course Road, Gurgaon 122003, India📞 Phone: +91-9717586165

👉 Contact Prime 8 Legal today to protect your content worldwide.

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