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Introduction: Catalyzing IP Monetization in a Volatile Fiscal Environment The startup ecosystem in India which accommodates more than 120,000 businesses that have an estimated valuation of USD 450 billion by 2025 is increasingly using intellectual property (IP) as a security capital to finance their growth. The growth in IP-backed lending was 28% compared to the year before to INR 15,000 crore, which was matched with the maturity of the venture debt market. This expansion, wh

Abstract In the digital age, we have seen the rise of influencer culture, which has put into the hands of individuals the power to shape what consumers think of products and how brands are perceived via endorsers and sponsored content. While this has brought about new marketing and communication tools, it has also brought forth very important legal and ethical issues. This blog looks at the legal structure that governs influencer marketing, which we see play out in laws like

Introduction: In 2019 new labour code was passed by Indian parliament but not yet enforced and published in the official gazette of government of India, labour code of 2019 was make various changes and provide a relief to workers or employee  from harsh working conditions and providing some extra rights to woman workers like they also doing work in night shift is they are conformable apart from that when we see the working conditions of woman workers is not so good but if we

1.     Introduction Imagine if Siri or Google Assistant could have the voice of Jagjit Singh or Asha Bhosle, the voices of legendary performers could be cloned using AI tools, reproduced endlessly, and sold to the highest bidder without consent or credit, this has become a reality!! [i] The essence of what makes their artistry unique can be reduced to data, stripped of its soul, and commercialised in ways the legends never agreed to. That’s what unfolded in the case of Lehrm

The world is emerging and evolving drastically. This change is not only felt in our country but globally where everyone wants to come forward and build something unique. Form the ancient time the man is always in a search of knowledge and eventually knowledge gave birth to the innovation. It is because of innovation that we have had a long journey from stone age to the modern period. Everyone wants to protect their innovation from getting misused and so the laws of intellectu

Introduction The tension between intellectual property rights (IPR) and right to human health is one of the most politically influenced challenges in modern public international law. The central and fundamental inconsistency within this conflict is that the patent system designed for the very purpose of encouraging innovation of vital drugs, renders them inaccessible and unaffordable especially for those who need it the most, showing a direct link amongst patents, prices and

In 2024, Mumbai Centre of International Arbitration has reported a 48% increase in arbitral fillings , emphasising the growing arbitration in streamlining corporate disputes in a fast-tracked manner. [1]  In Company Law, incorporation of arbitration clauses in Articles of Association has become a focal point of discussion amid rising disputes between shareholders. [2]   The Companies Act, 2013  marked a paradigm shift in the corporate governance by codifying the framework wit

Introduction: "Clarity is the bedrock of trust in law. Absent clarity, even compliance runs the risk of being haphazard guesswork." For companies operating in India's corporate governance space, it was hoped that the SBO requirements would be the bedrock of clarity; specifying the individuals who had ultimate control and/or who benefited from the asset, even through multiple layers of control and ownership. In early 2024, however, the Registrar of Companies (RoC) declared Sat

Introduction The advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized content creation. AI tools are being used in nearly every creative field ranging from writing articles and composing music to generating artwork and even code. But this leap brings with it a critical legal question of the ownership of content created by AI? Is it the AI itself, the person who provided the prompt, or the sources from which the AI has learned? Understanding Copyright In India, the C

Introduction In America, it was observed that over 80% of the children have a digital footprint before turning 2 this data accentuates the immense impact of parental sharing on social media. For some the posts act as a trail of memories but for others they have emerged into a full-bloom enterprise where children become influencers spearheading sponsorships, brand collaboration, and revenue generating content. Sharenting is the term used to describe this trend. Sharenting has

Introduction The legal status of Computer Related Inventions (CRI’s) has largely been in debate over the years. Section 3(k) of the Patents Act, 1970 [1]  expressly bars the patentability of computer programmes per se . Recently, on the 29th of July, 2025 the Indian Patent Office (IPO) has issued certain guidelines for Examination of Computer Related Inventions [2]  intended to clarify their position on section 3(k) among other thigs. To qualify for patent, a subject must fir

Introduction For a business, ten years can pass in the blink of an eye, and in that time, it is not uncommon for even diligent trademark proprietors to overlook the need for renewal. Recognising this, the Trademark Act, 1999 introduced Section 25(3), which places a duty on the Registrar to notify proprietors about the upcoming expiry of their registration and the conditions for renewal. But what happens if the Registry forgets to send such notice, or sends it but fails to rem