India: Technology

The proposed framework permits AI-assisted functions such as research, transcription, translation, case management and document review but places human judgment at the centre of judicial decision-making.

The Indian Patent Office has introduced comprehensive guidelines governing the use of artificial intelligence in patent examination procedures, establishing a framework that balances technological efficiency with human oversight. These guidelines define permissible and prohibited uses of AI tools while addressing critical concerns around confidentiality, accuracy, and accountability in the patent examination process.

The Delhi High Court's landmark ruling in ANI Media v. OpenAI addresses whether training generative AI models on copyrighted content constitutes copyright infringement under Indian law. Through an expansive interpretation of "research" under Section 52(1)(a) of the Copyright Act, 1957, the Court examines whether a statute enacted decades ago can accommodate modern AI technology and whether commercial entities can claim fair dealing defenses originally framed around private use.

India has rapidly positioned itself as one of the most attractive markets for entrepreneurs and investors worldwide. Today, India business opportunities are expanding across sectors, driven by...

This edition of the IP Newsletter examines significant judicial developments from Q1 2026 across trade mark, copyright, patent, and design law in India. Courts addressed critical questions on shape marks, sound marks, personality rights, GUI registrability, and the intersection of insolvency proceedings with intellectual property rights, while clarifying jurisdictional limits and enforcement mechanisms in the digital age.

Hundreds of businesses have found the last VAT filing cycle rushed and messy, and for genuine reasons. Over the past couple of years, FTA audits of UAE SME activity have significantly intensified, particularly between 2023 and 2024.

In an era which is dominated by digital innovation and technological advancement, the dynamics of competition in the market place have undergone huge transformation.

To establish a strong commitment to using data effectively, companies need a mix of people to handle the collection, organisation and analysis of data.

With the success of the initial phase of the Startup India Initiative and the emergence of tech focused startups, the attention of the Government...