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Administrative Decision

Thaler / DABUS copyright order

Copyright Office order of 31 Aug 2026: AI-generated art can be original, but an AI system cannot be the author

INAug 31, 2026 Decided

Status checked Oct 15, 2026

Administrative Decision

DABUS patent application

Indian Patent Office refused (15 Apr 2026) a patent naming the AI system DABUS as inventor; appeal pending in the Delhi High Court

INApr 15, 2026 On appeal

Status checked Oct 15, 2026

Administrative Decision

Suryast / RAGHAV registration

India's Copyright Office registered an artwork listing an AI painting app as co-author in 2020, then issued a withdrawal notice in 2021

INNov 2020 Pending

Status checked Oct 15, 2026