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As #AI continues to transform industries, #IT and #IPlaws need to constantly evolve to address challenges associated with AI, intellectual property creation, and data ownership disputes. To address this need, the 𝗜𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 was held on January 30-31, 2025, at the Taj West End, Bangalore. The event brought together data privacy experts and policymakers to discuss some of the most pressing topics, such as 𝗔𝗜 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 and 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗰𝘆, the impact of the DPDP Act on businesses, 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗗𝗣𝗗𝗣 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀, 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗧𝗧 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, the impact of the DPDP Act on M&A transactions, 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗔𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀, and 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗿𝘆𝗽𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀. LEXORBIS Partner Srinjoy Banerjee CIPP(E), CIPM, FIP attended the event and discussed privacy litigation, AI regulations, and legal tech advancements with other global data privacy experts. #ITechLaw2025 #AIRegulations #DataPrivacy #IntellectualProperty #DPDPAct #AITechLaw #LegalTech #PrivacyLitigation #CryptoRegulations #DataGovernance #AIandLaw #MergersAndAcquisitions #Antitrust #OTTRegulations #TechPolicy #LexOrbis

In the case Bentley Systems Inc. & Anr. vs Pushparaj Kandaswamy & Anr., the Delhi High Court addressed the copyright infringement involving the unauthorised use of Bentley Systems’ proprietary software, ‘MicroStation’. Bentley Systems filed a suit resulting in an ad-interim injunction and appointment of a Local Commissioner and later entered into a settlement agreement, which was rejected by the District Judge. Later, the High Court overturned the decision, recognising the settlement as voluntary and lawful. The Court decreed in favour of the petitioners, incorporating the settlement terms and resolving the dispute amicably. Authors Manisha Singh and Manya Jain analyse the case and discuss the challenges software developers face in protecting intellectual property rights in the digital age. To learn more about the case, read the full article first published by Mondaq: https://lnkd.in/gBxhhuPC #Copyright #CopyrightInfringement #CopyrightLaw #IPRights #Infringement #IntellectualProperty #SoftwareIndustry #DigitalAgeChallenges #IPProtection #LexOrbisInsights #LegalInnovation #TechAndLaw

The World Intellectual Property Forum 2025 was held from January 22-24, 2025, at Hotel Conrad Dubai, UAE, under the theme “𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗜-𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱”. The event convened IP stakeholders from across the world to explore the evolving role of IP in driving innovation and business strategies through discussions and sessions on fostering economic growth through IP networks, combating counterfeiting and organised crime, IP valuation and finance, and AI’s transformative impact across industries.  Representing LexOrbis, Partner Avi Garg addressed the regulatory challenges and strategies in biotech and pharmaceutical patents during the session on “𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 - 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀”. Associate Partner Saurabh Vaid - LL.M. spoke during the session on “𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀,” emphasising best practices for securing and managing patents in a competitive global landscape.  LEXORBIS Partners Manisha Singh and Abhai Pandey also participated in the event, meeting other industry experts and furthering these vital conversations on building AI-driven IP strategies, global enforcement mechanisms, and propelling innovation. #WorldIPForum #AIandIP #IntellectualProperty #Innovation #PatentStrategy #BiotechPatents #PharmaPatents #IPInTheDigitalAge #CounterfeitPrevention #IPFinance #GlobalIPInsights #TechAndIP #FutureOfIP #IPValuation #LexOrbisAtWIPF #AITransformation

The Legal Era - Legal Media Group – 𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗣, 𝗔𝗜 & 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗲 & 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, themed “𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗣 & 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵”, took place on January 20-21, 2025, at Hotel Taj Dubai, #UAE, exploring the multifaceted intersection of intellectual property, AI, and technology. Sessions took place on critical topics such as IP strategies for technology transformation, AI’s role in IP creation, data protection and privacy laws, patent challenges in pharma & SEP, the changing IP landscape due to AI tools like ChatGPT, IP commercialisation, IP protection for multinationals and startups, and the future of generative AI. LEXORBIS Associate Partner Saurabh Vaid - LL.M. participated as a speaker during the session on “𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗮 & 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗔𝗘”, offering insights into the region’s evolving IP framework in the AI-driven era. Another noteworthy highlight of the conclave was the 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆, where LexOrbis Partner Manisha Singh was honoured as the “𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗣 𝗟𝗮𝘄𝘆𝗲𝗿” 𝗮𝗻𝗱 “𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿”. Additionally, Partner Avi Garg and Associate Partner Saurabh Vaid - LL.M. were recognised as the “𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘄𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿”, further solidifying our firm’s excellence in the global IP and tech space. Partner Abhai Pandey also attended the event, sharing his valuable insights on AI, IP, and emerging technologies with other global experts and stakeholders. #LegalEraAwards #LegalEraIPConclave #AIandIP #TechTransformation #GenerativeAI #PatentLaw #IPStrategy #Innovation #DataProtection #LexOrbisLeadership #GlobalIPExcellence 

We are excited to announce the launch of our new Branch office in 𝗔𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗸 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲, #Ahmedabad - 𝟯𝟴𝟬𝟬𝟱𝟴! As one of India’s most 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗵𝘂𝗯𝘀, Ahmedabad is the perfect place for us to expand our presence and better serve #innovators, #entrepreneurs, and #businesses with our world-class #IPServices. This move isn’t just about a new location- it’s about 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱!  A heartfelt THANK YOU to our clients, colleagues, and well-wishers for your continued trust and support. 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀, 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗣𝗥 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿! #LexOrbisAhmedabad #NewBeginnings #AhmedabadExpansion #LegalInnovation #IPExcellence #StrongerTogether #GrowthAndOpportunity #PalakPrimeAhmedabad Neha Ramani

Startups play a crucial role in driving economic growth by fostering innovation and IP, creating employment opportunities, and attracting investments that strengthen the overall market. In celebration of the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗗𝗮𝘆 on January 16, 2025, and to honour the transformative power and crucial role of Indian startups in shaping the future of innovation, the Maharashtra State Innovation Society hosted an event at the Jio World Centre, BKC, #Mumbai. The event was graced by 𝗛𝗼𝗻. 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗿𝗶. 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮 𝗙𝗮𝗱𝗻𝗮𝘃𝗶𝘀, who gave the inaugural address, and 𝗛𝗼𝗻. 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗿𝗶. 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝗱𝗵𝗮 highlighted the state’s commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration within the startup ecosystem. Milestones, such as the exchange of #MoUs with SIDBI(Small Industries Development Bank of India) and HP and the online inauguration of the #CoE at #ITI, Govandi, added significant value to the event. Additionally, winners of the 𝗣𝘂𝗻𝘆𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗹𝗼𝗸 𝗔𝗵𝗶𝗹𝘆𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗶 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗮𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 were felicitated, further emphasising the importance of empowering women entrepreneurs. Panel discussions explored key topics driving the startup ecosystem, including a fireside chat and a keynote on fostering a culture of innovation, discussions on funding and a panel on empowering women-led startups added depth to the day’s conversations. Representing LEXORBIS, Associate Partner Gaurav Phadnis and Managing Associate Paulome Mehta met key stakeholders at the event, participated in discussions on the startup ecosystem, and strengthened their ties with the vibrant startup community. #NationalStartupDay2025 #StartupEcosystem #InnovationLeadership #MaharashtraInnovation #WomenInStartups #LexOrbisInAction #StartupIndia #CultureOfInnovation #MaharashtraStartups #StartupGrowth #FundingStartups #FutureOfInnovation

As intellectual property law increasingly converges with emerging fields like #AI, #blockchain, AR/VR, and data protection, the need for a robust and adaptive legal framework has reached a critical juncture. The 𝟭𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 Global IP Convention (GIPC), themed "𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄: 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗣," was held on January 11-12, 2025 in Mumbai. The event featured enlightening sessions on pivotal topics including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and #copyright, #trademarks and #design law, #patent strategies, and IP in emerging markets. Additionally, discussions tackled contemporary issues such as data protection and privacy, as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion (#DEI) within #IP. The convention also highlighted the challenges and opportunities posed by advancing technologies. Paulome Mehta from LEXORBIS, 𝗠𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗶 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲, took part in the panel session-“𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗢𝗳 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗢𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀” covering the role of non-traditional marks—including sound, color, shape, and motion—in light of innovations in AI, AR/VR, and blockchain. Srinjoy Banerjee CIPP(E), CIPM, FIP Banerjee from our 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗿𝘂 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲, led a session titled “𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿?” where he examined the adequacy of current laws and proposed regulations in protecting our digital footprint. Avi Garg from our, 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗵𝗶 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 addressed the session on “𝗜𝗣 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆,” focusing on the intricate relationship between innovation, patent expirations, and global regulatory frameworks. Our team members—Manisha Singh, Abhai Pandey, Gaurav Phadnis, and Siddharth Pandey also attended the Global IP Convention (GIPC) conference. #GlobalIPConvention2025 #IPFuture #IntellectualProperty #AIandIP #IPChallenges #EmergingTechnologies #IPInPharma #DataProtection #InnovationLeadership #DiversityInIP #IPStrategies #LexOrbisInAction

As we celebrate 75 years of our thriving Republic, this 76th Republic Day, we proudly honour the Constitution that unites us and the core values of justice, equality, and liberty that guide us on our progressive journey as a Nation.  #76thRepublicDay #JusticeForAll #LawAndLiberty #ConstitutionOfIndia #LegalRights #IndianLaw #EqualityForAll #LexOrbis #EmpoweringJustice #NationFirst #LegalExcellence #ProudToBeIndian #INDIA@76

India's classical musical instruments are more than sources of melody; they embody the nation's rich cultural heritage. Instruments like the ethereal #SaraswatiVeena, #Sarod and #Santoor, the meditative #RudraVeena, #Sitar and #Bansuri, the soulful #Sarangi, #Shehnai and #Mridangam and the rhythmic #Tabla, #Dhol and #Khartal convey stories of ancient traditions and exceptional craftsmanship. Each instrument reflects India's spiritual depth and diverse musical legacy. In line with the World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO's 2025 theme, “IP and Music: Feel the Beat of IP,” the LEXORBIS Calendar 2025 celebrates India’s iconic classical instruments. This calendar showcases 12 remarkable instruments, highlighting their historical and cultural significance while honouring the artisans and musicians who preserve these traditions. LexOrbis proudly pays tribute to this enduring legacy, which resonates throughout India and the global music scene. #IndianMusicHeritage #ClassicalInstruments #WIPO2025 #LexOrbisCalendar2025 #PreservingTradition #MusicalCraftsmanship #CulturalLegacy #IndianArtistry #MusicAndInnovation #IPAndMusic #IndianClassicalMusic #CelebratingIndianMusic #TimelessTraditions #InnovationInMusic

2024 Update series: Technology Transfer Summit 2024 Recap! On April 19, 2024, Gujarat Technological University (GTU) University, #Ahmedabad, hosted the Technology Transfer Summit 2024, themed "Research to Revenue: Academic Strategy for Technology Transfer and Innovation Management." The event was a fantastic platform for knowledge exchange, featuring insightful presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions led by domain experts. Attendees had the unique opportunity to learn about the technology transfer process, engage in meaningful discussions, and showcase their innovative ideas during open house sessions. Entrepreneurs, researchers, startups, and idea owners shared their groundbreaking innovations, contributing to the vibrant atmosphere. Neha Ramani from LEXORBIS participated and contributed valuable insights to the event, making it an even more enriching experience for all attendees. This event truly demonstrated the power of collaboration between academia and industry in transforming research into revenue! #TechTransferSummit2024 #InnovationManagement #ResearchToRevenue #GTU #TechnologyTransfer #StartupEcosystem #LexOrbis #Innovation #AcademicStrategy #ResearchAndDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #TechInnovation #KnowledgeExchange #IndustryCollaboration #InnovationShowcase #FutureOfTech #TechForGood #TechEntrepreneurs #StartupCulture #ResearchInnovation