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Introduction What comes to our mind when we first think of artificial intelligence? -Robots? machines that talk back to us? Certainly, it must differ from one person to another. But once we start thinking artificial intelligence in the sphere of creativity- the legal brain quacking changes lane to the idea of copyright, i.e., who owns what. The drastic growth of artificial intelligence has restructured the creative industries. With generative ai creating poems, paintings, etc

Introduction Japan and Bahrain agreed on something that could change the way inventors and businesses protect what they create. The two countries made a deal to launch a Patent Prosecution Highway (or PPH, as it’s known in the world of intellectual property) beginning January 2026. PPH acts like a traffic fast lane, specifically designed for patent applications, to help them move more smoothly and efficiently between countries. This new agreement is all about removing red tap

Introduction India faces an escalating deepfake crisis. Malicious individuals have established illicit websites to misuse AI-altered voice technology for financial fraud and public figure impersonation. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology acted decisively on October 22, 2025 and announced amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. [i] These amendments mark India’s initial explicit statutory

Introduction In the realm of intellectual property (IP), licensing allows inventors and rights holders to share their creations while controlling how others can use them. Among the licensing types, two terms often cause confusion: sole license and exclusive license. Although both restrict who may use the licensed rights, the distinction lies in how the rights and control are shared between the owner and licensee. Clarifying these differences helps businesses, inventors, and l

Introduction: Branding is More than the Tangible The age of digitalisation means that branding no longer remains in the implementation of a logo, slogan, or product design. Individual identity and brand identity are merging more and more. Celebrities, sportsmen, and influencers also exploit their personae to earn money, performing and selling themselves at the same time. Can a human body part, a gesture, a posture or even a facial feature be trademarked? If you thought of the

Bangalore, widely known as the Silicon Valley of India , is home to a thriving ecosystem of technology companies, start‑ups, R&D centers, and multinational corporations. To serve this dynamic business environment, Khurana & Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys  has established a strong presence in Bangalore, offering comprehensive legal and intellectual property services across South India. Consistently recognized among the leading law firms in Bangalore and India  by independ

The trading relationship between the U.S. and China has not only been complex and continuously tense, but it is also deeply interdependent. This complexity necessitates careful consideration of many variables: target sectors, domestic political motivations, international economic implications, impacts on supply chains, and implications for consumers. Tariffs and trade restrictions were first imposed as stated, to correct trade deficits and to curb improper trade practices, in

Introduction Player-generated content refers to any creation, including images or texts, developed by a player within a game. This includes the customisation of stories, rule sets, game modes, skins, levels, maps or any other modifications. A key concern in the realm of player-generated content is that of ownership, as the legal framework does not explicitly provide clear guidelines for determining it. The conflict between the game developer and the player in this regard is w

Rare diseases pose some of the gravest challenges in healthcare. Though uncommon individually, they collectively affect millions of people worldwide. Often these diseases require specialized, lifelong treatments that come with exorbitant price tags. In India, patients suffering from conditions such as spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), haemophilia, thalassemia, and others face tremendous hurdles obtaining affordable medicines. This has placed compulsory licensing, a legal provisi

Introduction India’s telecom sector took a bold step in October 2025 when the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) approved the rollout of the Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) system. With this move, by March 2026, most people in India will see a verified caller name on their phone each time they receive a call. The main goal is to reduce spam and fraud, but there are important consequences for data privacy and how telecom companies manage their proprietary databases.

In a significant ruling by Madras High Court, an order of the Patent Controller was overturned and the application was remanded back for reconsideration for failing to consider the contentions raised on the priority date of the prior art while considering the issue of anticipation by prior claiming. The case involved an appeal against the order rejecting the application for a patent application concerning EC composition comprising Pendimethalin and Metribuzin.   A patent appl

Introduction AI, which stands for artificial intelligence, is the most powerful technical force that is changing human life in the 21st century. Already in 2025, artificial intelligence will be integrated into our everyday lives to the point where it will even influence how we work, learn, read news, receive medical help, and make decisions for ourselves. AI systems are affecting billions of interactions every day, from driverless cars to custom-made education and predictive