From a social media post to intellectual property A single Instagram Reel can reach millions. A photograph can become a brand's next advertising campaign. A product review can generate sales, and a few seconds of carefully edited footage can turn an ordinary individual into a recognised digital creator. In today's social media economy, content is … Continue reading The Reel Deal – Who Owns Your Content in the Influencer Economy?
From Data to Sustainability: India’s Data Centre Policies and Environmental Compliance Framework
Rise of data centers in India: A data center is a physical room, building or facility that houses IT infrastructure for building, running and delivering applications and services. A Strong data center infrastructure has become necessary due to India's expanding digital economy, which is fueled by rising internet penetration, digital commerce, online services, digital payments, … Continue reading From Data to Sustainability: India’s Data Centre Policies and Environmental Compliance Framework
PHP2Shell and India’s Digital Public Infrastructure: A Security Bug That Is Also a Governance Test
Oct 27, 2026 · @DUCTUS LEGAL A warning India cannot treat as routine India's cyber agencies are racing to get two critical PHP flaws patched before attackers reach government and banking websites. CERT-In issued vulnerability note CIVN-2026-0510 on 21 October 2026, rated it CRITICAL, and said multiple reports confirm large-scale exploitation in the wild. Two … Continue reading PHP2Shell and India’s Digital Public Infrastructure: A Security Bug That Is Also a Governance Test
Game On, Privacy Off? Children’s Data Protection Under the GDPR
Online games never go out of trend; only the players grow up, and a new generation takes their place. From the games we grew up playing as children to the increasingly immersive digital worlds that captivate today’s younger generation, gaming has remained a constant source of excitement, curiosity and connection. As a child, I remember … Continue reading Game On, Privacy Off? Children’s Data Protection Under the GDPR
RAGHAV AI and Suryast: When Human Creativity Meets Artificial Intelligence The shift from traditional machine learning to generative AI models has turned the age-old question of “Who created it?” into an intriguing legal puzzle, particularly in the realm of intellectual property, throwing a new curveball at copyright law. At its very core, copyright seeks to … Continue reading
Service First, Limitation Later: Rethinking the Written Statement Deadline in Consumer Proceedings
Defective Service, Limitation and the Right to Defend in Banking and Real-Estate Consumer Disputes 1. The clock started. Or did it? Picture a homebuyer who files a consumer complaint against a developer and the housing finance company that funded the purchase. The complaint runs into hundreds of pages: allotment letters, builder-buyer agreements, loan documents, statements … Continue reading Service First, Limitation Later: Rethinking the Written Statement Deadline in Consumer Proceedings
Where Aesthetics Align with Law: Decoding Indian Design Protection Framework
In an era of aesthetic innovation, where products and its packing is constantly evolving, design rights have emerged as effective pillar of intellectual property. A customer is often influenced by his choice of an article not only by its practical efficiency but also by its appearance. A physical appearance really means a design and its … Continue reading Where Aesthetics Align with Law: Decoding Indian Design Protection Framework
WIPO and India’s Trademark Protection: A Global Perspective
Abstract This study explores the evolution and significance of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in shaping international trademark protection, with focus on India’s engagement within this global framework. Emerging from the Paris Convention (1883) and the Berne Convention (1886), WIPO was formally established in 1967 and later became a specialized agency of the United … Continue reading WIPO and India’s Trademark Protection: A Global Perspective
Customs Enforcement of Trademark Rights Explained
Legal and Customs Perspectives on Import and Export Trademark Registration Requirements The Trade Marks Act of 1999 protects a brand's identity and seeks to prevent the distribution of illicit and counterfeit goods by granting exclusive rights to the registered trademark owner. The Customs Act of 1962 regulates the import and export of goods, providing the … Continue reading Customs Enforcement of Trademark Rights Explained
Understanding the Merger Cooperation Agreement
INTRODUCTION TO MERGER COOPERATION AGREEMENT When companies agree upon the scheme of compromise or arrangement between shareholders and company i.e. merger, in such case to define the road map of complete merger transaction, companies enter into the merger cooperation agreement. It is a pre-closing contract entered into between the companies that have agreed in principle … Continue reading Understanding the Merger Cooperation Agreement
