Imposing structure on innovation: the necessity of technology law
“Technology innovation is not going to slow down. The work to manage it needs to speed up” ― Brad Smith[1] It may sound cliché, but hardly any segment of our lives
Intellectual Property in the Metaverse: A New Frontier
It's a rapidly expanding digital environment that is changing how we connect, socialize, play, and even work. No longer is this science fiction, but complex problems, especially those that revolve
Navigating the intersection of intellectual property rights and technology law: key trends and challenges
In the contemporary world, where technology infuses almost every walk of life, the role that IPR comes to play in the protection of technological inventions is of a new dimension.
Intellectual Property in the Digital Age
Intellectual property rights (IPR) are territorial rights that can be registered with a legal authority in some presentable or tangible form which can be sold or bought or licensed, similar to
De Minimis in Copyright: When Is Infringement Too Trivial to Pursue?
The “de minimis” principle has been derived from the Latin maxim “de minimis non curat lex” meaning “the law does not concern itself with trifles.” [1] It implies that trifling
Beyond the code: copyright rights and liability of Artificial Intelligence
The recent rise in the use of generative AI capable of producing original, creative content, has introduced new complexities in copyright law. Conventionally, copyright infringement claims aimed to identify plagiarism
Patenting Traditional Knowledge: Whose Knowledge, Whose Profit?
The threshold of novelty under patent laws differs across countries and is especially low in countries where pharmaceutical industries are strong. TRIPS does not require the consent of communities with
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Non-compete clauses: striking the balance between protection and freedom
"The law must strike a balance between the employer’s right to protect trade secrets and the employee’s right to earn a livelihood." A company’s trade secrets are one of its
Revitalizing innovation: a detailed insight into India’s intellectual property rights system
Intellectual Property refers to intellectual creation, which could be inventions, literary and artistic works, designs and marks, names, and images, among others. Intellectual Property Rights is the right given by
AI and Copyright: Who Owns the Creation?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the world of creativity, pushing us to rethink what we know about authorship and innovation. Nowadays, AI can create stunning digital art, compose beautiful music,