Indian copyright law may protect certain AI-generated outputs, but it does not presently recognize AI systems as authors. Ranjan Narula and Meenal Khurana of RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys explain how, for computer-generated works, authorship remains tied to the legally recognized person who causes the work to be created.

Yoko Sasaki of Sonoda & Kobayashi outlines the eligibility requirements, supporting evidence, and practical benefits for foreign brand owners seeking earlier certainty when launching products or expanding online sales in Japan.

Featuring: Kelu Sullivan, Partner at Kelly IP

ICANN’s latest round of top-level domain applications presents new challenges for brand protection. Stuart Fuller of Markmonitor Group shares the key considerations, legal remedies, and strategic steps rights holders should take to safeguard their intellectual property.

AI can accelerate trademark searches, conflict ranking, and portfolio reviews, but reliable results depend on trusted data, secure connections, and limited authority. By separating AI-assisted intelligence from authoritative records, Arun Hill of Clarivate argues that trademark professionals can reduce high-volume work while preserving traceability, confidentiality, and human judgment.

Asım Okat of IPRTR outlines Türkiye’s border-enforcement framework for international trademark owners, covering customs recordation, detention and destruction, civil and criminal remedies, key deadlines, and requirements for foreign rights holders.