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Introduction A cross-border contract is a legally binding agreement that governs business relationships across borders with a primary aim to mitigate risk in the transaction. 1 Such contracts are pertinent for setting intention of both the parties, protecting rights, setting obligations, while minimizing possible disputes between involved parties. It hence serves as a framework to conduct business internationally while maintaining compliance with local laws and regulations, t

Introduction Fund raising is very difficult and critical for any business. But it is also important for expansion and growth of business. There are two modes of raising the funds, First issuing of equity shares and second issuance of preference shares. The equity shares routes are common but due to flexible nature preference shares are also gaining importance. Preference shares offer investors preferential rights over equity shareholders regarding dividend payments and repay

Introduction As time has gone by, and the whole world has been shrinked into a ‘global village’, Intellectual Property (IP) has started being used beyond national borders after business have gone international. Protection of these various forms of IPs have become impertinent, therefore requiring an international framework that ensure consistency and cooperation across borders. Two of the most influential authorities were created for recognition & safeguarding of these Intelle

Introduction If you talk about Standard Essential Patents (SEPs), you'll inevitably come to the topic of 5G, which is one of the most important aspects of the discussions. But this approach doesn't do justice to the scope of an institution that regulates almost all of the connected technologies that are in use in commerce today – from the hospital ward Wi-Fi router, to the safety sensor in a modern car. An SEP is a patent that is so basic to a technical standard that any manu

Introduction The growth of the corporation has had a profound impact on the nature of commercial and industrial activity in the present global economy. Companies have a significant impact today on jobs, commerce, public policy and even government. But, at the same time, there have been significant rise in the number of cases of corporate fraud, corruption, environmental negligence and financial scams. This has led to an important question being asked by legal systems: is a co

Introduction Amongst the biggest threats of the 21st century is the climate change phenomenon, which has required governments all over the world to step up their efforts to develop and popularise sustainable technologies. At the core of this transformation are the intellectual property rights, particularly patents, that serve as a mechanism to incentivise innovators by granting them temporary monopoly power to provide sufficient incentive to engage in costly R&D. However, whe

Introduction Consider two firms simultaneously developing a revolutionary process for industry. The first hurries to the patent office, files a patent application in full detail, and receives the exclusive right to the process for twenty years. The other firm does nothing. It simply creates a wall of secrecy and moves forward. Twenty years down the line, the patent granted to the first firm expires, and all the information is available to its competitors, courtesy of the law.

Introduction The advent of the internet and digital platforms has revolutionised the way that creative content is created, shared and consumed. The rise of social media platforms, streaming services, blogs, podcasts, and AI tools has paved the way for creators to connect with audiences like never before. At the same time, however, it has also led creatives to be vulnerable to mass infringement of copyright, illegal duplication, and economic exploitation. In contrast to the tr

Introduction The world of work is changing rapidly. The swift shift to remote and hybrid modes of working has certainly brought flexibility, expanded talent pool and increased globalization of operations. But it has also taken down the traditional security perimeter of the corporate office. In a world where an 'office' might be a kitchen table in London, a cafe in Bengaluru or a co-working space in New York, protecting a company's most valuable assets - its trade secrets - ge

Introduction Over-The-Top (OTT) streaming services have revolutionized the media world by making media content available to consumers from 190+ countries through their platforms. One such streaming service is Netflix, which now has over 300 million subscribers all over the world. However, the very fact that subscribers watch Netflix in Amsterdam also means that some of the programs available on it may not be acceptable legally, religiously, and politically in cities like New

Khurana & Khurana (K&K) is proud to be recognised for Patent Prosecution in the 2026 edition of Managing IP's IP STARS rankings - one of the most authoritative and widely respected publications in the global intellectual property profession. This ranking places K&K among an exclusive group of firms identified for outstanding patent prosecution practice in India. The recognition reflects K&K's commitment to delivering commercially driven, technically precise, and globally benc

Khurana & Khurana is proud to announce that Samrat Kang, Senior Associate with the firm's Litigation and IP Practice, has been individually recognised in the IP STARS 2026 rankings by Managing IP - one of the most authoritative and widely respected publications in the global intellectual property profession. This recognition reflects Samrat's growing stature as a sharp, commercially grounded IP litigator, and his consistent contribution to some of the firm's most consequentia