Decorative image for whistleblower policy
Posted inDrafting Company Act, 2013 Labour laws

Drafting a whistleblower policy: A step-by-step guide for HR managers

If you are a budding HR professional or already an accomplished one who is looking to revamp the whistleblower policy, take a pit stop here and learn to draft a whistleblower policy. This article will equip you with the knowledge to build a policy that encourages transparency, protects whistleblowers, and strengthens your organisation’s ethical system. 
Decorative image for AI compliance
Posted inDrafting Copyright Act, 1957 Intellectual property laws

AI compliance: How developers can meet global standards

This guide navigates the complex intersection of AI development and copyright law, addressing legal and ethical challenges for developers training AI models with copyrighted content. This article explores how copying protected materials (e.g., books, music, databases) for AI training can infringe copyrights unless exceptions like fair use or permissions apply. This article also outlines international frameworks and national laws, including the UK’s proposed text and data mining exception, the US’s fair use doctrine, and India’s narrow fair dealing under the Copyright Act, 1957. 
Decorative image for labour raid compliance
Posted inDrafting Labour laws

How to prepare a type-A labour raid checklist

Learn everything you need to deal with a labour raid: clear protocols and checklists. From maintaining documents to handling officials, this guide helps you navigate every step without fear and panic. Whether you are an HR professional, a business owner, a legal consultant or a compliance officer, this article aims to equip you with the information to ensure that you are always “labour raid ready”. 
Decorative image for international trademark
Posted inWIPO Drafting Trademark Act

How to file an International Trademark via the Madrid Protocol

In this article, I will guide you step-by-step on how to file an international trademark through the Madrid Protocol, specifically if you are applying from India. I will also walk you through using the WIPO website for filings and portfolio management, and I will include practical tips drawn from real experiences. Whether you are a trademark attorney assisting clients or a business owner protecting your own brand, this guide will help you navigate the international trademark landscape with confidence.