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Introduction In a society that prioritizes headlines and instant news, the role of journalism is frequently labeled as the “fourth estate of democracy.” It is assumed to be a vigilant observer, revealing wrongdoings, making power answerable, and communicating to the citizens. However, what occurs when the observer turns out to be weak and corrupt, just like the corrupt situation it is supposed to bring to light? Over the last two decades, the economics of journalism has chan

Grey market or parallel imports is a quite curious and controversial concept in the contemporary international market. However, suppose that you buy a real iPhone or a good perfume that is going to be sold somewhere in another country, at a lower price in a non-officials shop. That's a parallel import. It is not a fake one, yet it has not been sold through the official channels of the company. It is the combination of two powerful ideas, that of free trade and the protection

Any creator, developer, or artist who has ever licensed their work has seen a line in their contract which is both foundational and forgettable. This line is deep in the legalese, yet forms the bedrock upon which the entire agreement stands. It reads something like this: "The AUTHOR hereby declares that the said WORK is an original WORK and that the AUTHOR is the owner of the copyright therein and that the WORK is in no way whatsoever a violation of any existing copyright." A

The Intersection of Innovation Policy and Judicial Standards. In India, the confluence of policy on innovation and judicial standards is witnessing paradigm shifts as technology finds its way into the legal framework to improve access to justice, efficiency, and transparency. There are the Supreme Court AI portal called SUPACE, and the e-Courts Project Phase III, which employ artificial intelligence to boost legal research, automate routine judicial work, and streamline case

Introduction: India Enters a New Era of Labour Reform The government of India has announced four Labour Codes w.e.f 21 st November 2025 rationalising 29 existing labour laws. It is a greater step towards the modernising and simplifying labour laws and regulation. It is the foundation of future ready workforce and stronger industry driving labour reform for “Aatmanirbhar Bharat”. The four codes now in force are: Code on Wages, 2019 Industrial Relations Code, 2020 Code on Soc

INTRODUCTION The Indian Patent Act, 1970 lays down the foundation for the country’s patent system and defines what can and cannot be protected as an invention. Among its several provisions, Section 3 plays a key role as it lists out matters that are not considered patentable inventions, covering a wide range of exclusions from Sections 3(a) to 3(p). Out of these, Section 3(d) has attracted the most attention, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry. This provision was in

Introduction Innovation is cross-border in today's global economy, but patent protection is not. Only within India's boundaries is your invention protected by an Indian patent. Even though your invention has the potential to revolutionise industries globally, the catch is that a patent granted in one nation does not grant you protection in another. The protection of your patent ends at India's borders if you filed it there. Understanding international patent filing is crucial

Introduction In a significant move toward enhancing the economy and supporting innovation, Thailand has introduced a draft to amend its existing Patent Law, whereby the Industrial Designs that are currently governed under the Act, which are not at par with the international standard, are going to undergo significant changes. Between December 16, 2024 and the end of January 2025, the public hearing was conducted by the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP), where the opini

Introduction: Regulatory Catalysts in Global IP ecosystem in India The corporate structure of India, which has been driven by the 15% increase in the inflow of foreign direct investment known as FDI to USD 25 billion during the first half of 2025, is increasingly relying on transfers of intellectual property (IP) technology across borders in order to be innovative. Through the entertainment technology industry which includes AI-based content personalization, virtual reality

Introduction Ever since the internet has been created as a communication network, it is only expanding. With its evolution from being just a means of communication to a significant mode of carrying commercial activities; the problem of ‘domain name allocation’ has become its primary concern. The expansion of the internet has led to an explosion in the number of registered domain names. The businesses, organizations and individuals are now naming their domains after their bran

The International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) is a set up for the help global and domestic financial institution to conduct smooth business related to banking, capital market, insurance, aircraft leasing, fund management, fintech and other services from India. What is GIFT City? The Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) , is india’s first city located between Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar in Gujarat for IFSC and it is fully operational. The main object of the G

Introduction In September 2024, the UAE government took a major step by issuing Cabinet Decision No. 98 thus fundamentally changing how Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) apply to businesses in UAE. [i] The decision draws a bright line on December 31 2022 as the entities established after this date are exempted from the ESR notification and reporting labyrinth that companies have been navigating since 2019. [ii] This aligns with the Federal Corporate Tax Law that came int