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Introduction In the digital age, encryption has become an essential tool for safeguarding personal privacy and secure communication. Through end-to-end encryption (E2EE), individuals are able to share sensitive data on platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal without fear of unauthorized interception. This technology reinforces trust, confidentiality, and the fundamental right to privacy. However, this protective shield can also transform into a weapon. E2EE creates "war

Introduction The law has gradually realized that a person’s name, picture, voice, and likeness are assets rather than just parts of their uniqueness in this age of digital and media-driven society when even one’s own identity has commercial value, Through branding and sponsorship, public figures, influencers, and even celebrities take advantage of their names, faces, voices, and personalities. The idea of personality rights, also known as publicity rights, which give people a

Introduction It is widely accepted that an effective copyright framework is fundamental for the success of any viable music industry. Not only does it protect authors work against unauthorised uses, it also allows creators and publishers to benefit from their works by creating revenue streams from its exploitation through licensing and royalties. For Myanmar, this is far more complex than the Burma Copyright Act of 1914 suggests, having regulated music exploitation for over a

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