When AI creates, who gets the Credit?
A few years ago, the question was whether AI could create anything meaningful. In 2026, the question is far more uncomfortable. Who owns what your AI produces? The answer depends less on the technology and more on how the law sees creativity. India’s intellectual property framework, anchored in the Copyright Act, 1957 and the Patent […]
Why India needs a predictable Cross-Border Insolvency regime.
India is finally moving toward a formal framework for cross-border insolvency. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025, expected in the second half of the Budget Session, in March, signals a shift from today’s ad-hoc, territorial approach to a universalist model aligned with global standards. The current system leaves multinational restructurings in uncertainty: • […]
Trademark vs. Copyright vs. Patent
In a competitive market, IP is often a company’s most significant intangible asset. Failure to differentiate between the statutory protections afforded by Indian law can lead to irreversible loss of market exclusivity and brand equity. From the Trade Marks Act to the Patents Act, each framework serves a distinct strategic purpose in securing your commercial interests. Navigating […]
Arrival of generic Ozempic (semaglutide) in Canada.
The arrival of generic Ozempic (semaglutide) in Canada, following Novo Nordisk’s failure to pay patent fees, is a signal of where the global healthcare and drug pricing landscape is headed. While exclusivity continues in the United States and Europe until the early 2030s, what makes this moment significant is that it offers the world a […]
Trademark Disputes rising in India: What Businesses must know.
The escalating volume of trademark litigation in India signifies a critical shift in the country’s intellectual property (IP) enforcement landscape. As of 2026, the Indian judiciary and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry have introduced reforms that demand greater vigilance from businesses. For corporations and emerging enterprises, the following developments are now central to brand […]
IBC: Unlocking Personal Assets? The promoters dilemma.
For years, many Indian promoters viewed the “corporate veil” as a tough topic. A personal guarantee was just a standard “box to check” to get bank loans approved. But if you are a founder or an HNI, it is time to realize the legal ground has shifted dramatically. Since the Supreme Court ruling in Lalit […]