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AI compliance: How developers can meet global standards

This guide navigates the complex intersection of AI development and copyright law, addressing legal and ethical challenges for developers training AI models with copyrighted content. This article explores how copying protected materials (e.g., books, music, databases) for AI training can infringe copyrights unless exceptions like fair use or permissions apply. This article also outlines international frameworks and national laws, including the UK’s proposed text and data mining exception, the US’s fair use doctrine, and India’s narrow fair dealing under the Copyright Act, 1957. 
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How to prepare a type-A labour raid checklist

Learn everything you need to deal with a labour raid: clear protocols and checklists. From maintaining documents to handling officials, this guide helps you navigate every step without fear and panic. Whether you are an HR professional, a business owner, a legal consultant or a compliance officer, this article aims to equip you with the information to ensure that you are always “labour raid ready”. 
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How to file an International Trademark via the Madrid Protocol

In this article, I will guide you step-by-step on how to file an international trademark through the Madrid Protocol, specifically if you are applying from India. I will also walk you through using the WIPO website for filings and portfolio management, and I will include practical tips drawn from real experiences. Whether you are a trademark attorney assisting clients or a business owner protecting your own brand, this guide will help you navigate the international trademark landscape with confidence.
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Filing a PCT application: Your complete guide to protecting inventions beyond borders

In this article, I shall walk you through the PCT process step-by-step, from filing your initial application in India to entering the national phase in foreign countries. Whether you are new to patents or someone who has filed a few applications before, this guide will provide clarity, practical insights, and the answers to common questions.
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Drafting a General Power of Attorney: A comprehensive guide for lawyers

This article deals with different aspects of a general power of attorney, right from the core concepts to the legal framework of a general power of attorney. It also gives practical tips for drafting a general power of attorney. If you are a law student or a lawyer who wants to know how to draft a general power of attorney and the logic behind each clause, then this guide will help you.