Bentley Systems and its Indian subsidiary sued a structural design and engineering services firm and its three directors in the Delhi High Court over unlicensed use of Bentley software, including RAM Concept and STAAD.

Injunction without notice

Bentley presented evidence of unlicensed use by the firm. Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani found a prima facie case, held that the balance of convenience favored Bentley, and accepted that Bentley would suffer irreparable harm without protection. He granted an ex parte ad interim injunction, so the firm learned of the case only after it was barred from the infringing use. The case returns to the Joint Registrar on December 3, 2026, to complete pleadings.

Why it matters

  • Directors are in the case. Bentley sued the firm’s three directors personally, not only the company.
  • Speed. The Delhi High Court acts quickly and without notice when the evidence shows ongoing unlicensed use.
  • A pattern. Together with the court’s orders for Siemens, Dassault Systèmes and Bentley’s earlier ISP disclosure order, it confirms Delhi as a leading forum for software enforcement.

Source: LiveLaw Biz, September 23, 2026.

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