State Sovereignty in The Contemporary World
INTRODUCTORY ANALYSIS The very notion of sovereignty is, by its nature, closely related to the birth and growth of the modern nation-state system. The Westphalian model of international relations, dating back to the 17th century, had definitely established the concept of state sovereignty as the basis of the international order. The Westphalian model, that placed … Continue reading State Sovereignty in The Contemporary World
Read more »Section 3(k) of the Indian Patents Act: Navigating Software Patents and Innovation
The Committee observes that the importance and value of innovative technologies like AI and machine learning will grow exponentially in the current world, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic, in which digital applications will play a critical role in reacting to the crises. Furthermore, the enormous advantages of AI and its uses in Indias income generation … Continue reading Section 3(k) of the Indian Patents Act: Navigating Software Patents and Innovation
Read more »DPIIT Startup Registration: A Comprehensive Guide
The DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) Startup Registration is a government initiative under the Startup India program. It provides various benefits, including tax exemptions, funding support, and regulatory ease, to eligible startups. This guide explains the step-by-step registration process, eligibility criteria, required documents, and benefits associated with DPIIT recognition. 1. What is DPIIT Recognition? DPIIT recognition is … Continue reading DPIIT Startup Registration: A Comprehensive Guide
Read more »An Overview of Post Merger Integration
Mergers constitute a common approach undertaken in the business environment, which is the joining of two or more firms into one with the aim of making it possible to expand, increase productivity, or gain some competitive edge. This activity may take various forms that have a legal and financial basis. Amongst the various forms of … Continue reading An Overview of Post Merger Integration
Read more »DPIIT Patent Schemes for Startups: A Detailed Guide
In the fast-evolving startup ecosystem, intellectual property (IP) plays a pivotal role in ensuring competitive advantage and long-term growth. To foster innovation and support startups in protecting their intellectual property, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Government of India has introduced several patent-related schemes. These initiatives aim to simplify … Continue reading DPIIT Patent Schemes for Startups: A Detailed Guide
Read more »Copyright Protection in LLM AI Training Part 2
Note: In the first part the author has discussed how GenAI uses proprietary data of publishers to train its AI model and has elaborated upon the arguments used in the American jurisdiction. The second part delves into the Indian landscape in light of the ANI v. Open AI litigation.[1] The intersection of artificial intelligence and … Continue reading Copyright Protection in LLM AI Training Part 2
Read more »Copyright Protection in LLM AI Training Part 1
Note: In this two-part blog series, the authors examine the recent controversy surrounding GenAI’s Learning Models and Copyright infringement arising through it. In the first part the authors delve into the methods behind GenAI’s training and the arguments made in the American jurisdiction. The second part delves into the Indian landscape in light of the … Continue reading Copyright Protection in LLM AI Training Part 1
Read more »Urban Governance and Challenges in Chennai: A Case Study on the Establishment & Evolution of the Madras Corporation
The Facts of the Case The formation of the Corporation in Madras (now Chennai) marks a significant point in the city’s urban governance history. It was only with the amendment of the Indian Municipalities Act of 1884, that the Madras Corporation became further institutionalized. As the processes of urbanization began to increase and so did … Continue reading Urban Governance and Challenges in Chennai: A Case Study on the Establishment & Evolution of the Madras Corporation
Read more »Protection of Children from Child Labour : A Critical Analysis of Indian Laws
Children are the Flag bearer of the country. They are the crucial resources and responsible for the development of their country’s future so; taking care of children should be the utmost priority for any country. One of the major issues among the children is child labour; the term child labour refers to “work” that deprives … Continue reading Protection of Children from Child Labour : A Critical Analysis of Indian Laws
Read more »Interrelation between TRIPS Agreement and Compulsory Licensing
THE TRIPS AGREEMENT & COMPULSORY LICENSING The TRIPS Agreement, signed parallel to the establishment of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 1994, tried to create an international intellectual property rights regime that would harmonize legislative standards among WTO member countries. Before the TRIPS Agreement, many countries did not allow pharmaceutical products to be patented to … Continue reading Interrelation between TRIPS Agreement and Compulsory Licensing
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