intellectual property

Los Angeles, March 19 The global toy phenomenon, Labubu, is set to make its big-screen debut with Sony Pictures and POP MART developing an upcoming film adaptation.According to Variety, the two companies have enlisted BAFTA-nominated filmmaker Paul King, known for directing "Paddington" and...

Washington, March 13 – US lawmakers warned that China may be exploiting American universities to gain access to sensitive research and technology, as a Senate hearing examined billions of dollars in foreign funding and academic partnerships involving US campuses.The Senate Health, Education...

Mumbai, March 12 – Veteran playback singer Kumar Sanu has secured significant interim relief in the defamation case he filed. The court has passed an important order granting interim protection to the singer’s ex-wife, along with digital platforms Google and Meta, as well as unidentified parties...

Mumbai, March 10 – The Bombay High Court has issued an order protecting the personality rights of Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty from misuse.In its order, the High Court has directed the defendants to refrain from using or misrepresenting her name, image, voice, likeness, or persona in any...

New Delhi, March 9 The nine free trade agreements (FTAs) finalized by India in the last four years will provide significant business opportunities for the domestic pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday.India has finalized FTAs with...

New Delhi, March 8 The Delhi Police has busted a racket involved in selling counterfeit spare iPhone parts and accessories as genuine products in Rohini, and has arrested five shop owners, officials said on Sunday.Fake items worth around Rs 1.6 crore were seized during the operation.The...

New Delhi, March 2 Absolute Legends Sports announced on Monday that Legends League Cricket has been acquired by Blue God Entertainment for ₹49 crore, making it the first cricket league to be represented by a listed Indian entity.The deal positions Legends League Cricket as the first cricket...

Bengaluru, March 1 Karnataka is positioning the AVGC sector at the heart of its AI-driven creative economy, with a focus on intellectual property creation, responsible AI adoption, and large-scale skill development, state Minister Priyank Kharge said on Sunday.Speaking at the concluding...

New Delhi, March 1 Schools should integrate artificial intelligence education and awareness in an age-appropriate manner across all grades, but access should be allowed to only vetted AI tools within secure school environments, according to education experts.Shishir Jaipuria, Chairman...

Bengaluru, February 27 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Friday that Artificial Intelligence should remain a tool to enhance human creativity and not replace artists, emphasizing ethical use, protection of intellectual property, and fair compensation in the AVGC-XR sector.He also...

Bengaluru, February 27 – Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated the 7th edition of the Bengaluru GAFX – Games, Animation and Visual Effects Conference, themed 'Evolution Reloaded,' and asserted that Karnataka is not just participating in the AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming...

New Delhi, Feb 26 Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated on Thursday that digital platforms must take responsibility for the content they host and ensure fair revenue sharing with content creators and news organizations, cautioning that innovation will suffer if creators are denied fair...

Navsari, February 25 – A young tribal entrepreneur from Navsari in Gujarat has established a successful bamboo product enterprise with support from the Gujarat government's Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP).The venture, which manufactures over 120 items from bamboo, reflects a...

Mumbai, February 25 India's global capability centers (GCCs) for semiconductor design underwent a corrective phase in the calendar year 2025, with hiring activity slowing steadily through the first three quarters before showing signs of a cautious rebound in the final quarter, according to a...

New Delhi, February 25 The Delhi High Court has restrained the unauthorized use and misrepresentation of Yoga guru Ramdev's name, image, voice, and other attributes of his personality in all formats and mediums, including content generated through artificial intelligence and deepfake videos...

Washington, February 25 – The United States imposed sanctions on a Russian cyber tool broker and several associated entities accused of acquiring and selling stolen American cyber tools, in what officials described as the first action under a new law aimed at protecting US intellectual property...

Washington, February 24 – The Trump administration announced a renewed effort to scrutinize billions of dollars in foreign funding flowing into American universities, framing the move as a matter of transparency and national security rather than a restriction on international academic ties.In...

Patna, February 23 The Bihar government has approached the Geographical Indications Registry seeking a GI tag for 'Khobi Ki Lai', a traditional sweet popular in Patna's Barh sub-division, the assembly was informed on Monday.'Khobi Ki Lai' is made from puffed amaranth seeds (ramdana) and rich...

New Delhi, February 20 – The Delhi High Court on Friday issued an interim injunction protecting the personality and publicity rights of Bollywood actress Kajol Devgan, restraining various entities from unauthorized use of her name, image, and likeness for commercial gain, and directing the...

Los Angeles, February 20 – Hollywood actors Matthew McConaughey and Timothee Chalamet have a message for young people.The actors are telling young people to prepare themselves and lead the entertainment industry through the rise of AI, according to ‘Variety’.During a town hall event at the...