Artificial intelligence is affecting almost every sector, and intellectual property is no exception. In the IP profession, a substantial part of the work delivered relates to research, documentation,…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 30 Mar 2026
In the case of Getty Images v Stability AI Ltd, Getty Images sued Stability AI, the developer of the Stable Diffusion generative AI model, alleging that the system…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 13 Mar 2026
The DPIIT consultation paper ‘One Nation One License One Payment’ proposes a hybrid blanket licence–royalty framework for AI training on copyrighted works in India. This post sets out…
Rakesh Krishnan · 17 Dec 2025
Libraries exist to promote access to knowledge, but copyright law regulates and sometimes restricts that access. As artificial intelligence enters the picture, the balance becomes even more complex.…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 26 Sep 2025
In his book Artificial Intelligence Law and Regulation in a Nutshell, Professor Jon M Garon lays out how legal systems are responding to the rise of AI. The…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 5 Aug 2025
In this order, the US Court of Appeals confirmed that only human authors can claim copyright protection under the 1976 Act. It rejected Dr. Stephen Thaler’s application for…
Intellepedia · 15 May 2025
Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala explores the challenges and trends in artificial intelligence patents, with particular attention to India’s legal and patent office landscape. The article provides an objective…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 24 Jul 2021
The article presents key patent news, including WIPO's forthcoming Director General appointment and IP5's focus on emerging technologies and AI. It also reviews major patent disputes, industry collaborations,…
Intellepedia · 20 Jan 2020
India has secured the 13th position in international patent filings, with notable legal developments in patent disputes and global policy updates. WIPO’s invitation for comments on AI and…
Intellepedia · 16 Dec 2019
Burn Rate by Prof Jon M Garon is a gripping crime and technology thriller set in Silicon Valley, exploring AI and legal dilemmas. The novel offers insightful commentary…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 3 Dec 2019