New Delhi: Delhi based lawyer Anshul Kumar Pandey has received a certificate of successful completion from the Berkman Klein Centre for Internet and Society at Harvard University and the Harvard Law School for having successfully completed the CopyrightX course, which took place over 12 weeks beginning in January of this year. The course is renowned for its rigorous curriculum and selective admission process.
The one of a kind program focuses on copyright law, its application in creative industries, and ongoing global discussions on intellectual property rights. Successful completion of the program means that Pandey, like other successful participants of his cohort, is now eligible for participation in the biennial CopyrightX summit hosted by Harvard Law School in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.
Diverse Global Participation
Pandey was part of an online section consisting of 25 students from 14 different countries, including the United States, Russia, South Korea, Italy, Poland, and India. Born and brought up in Guna, Madhya Pradesh, Pandey is a graduate of the distinguished Faculty of Law, University of Delhi and has nearly a decade of experience in legal advisory. Over the years, he has provided legal counsel to multiple startups and is currently advising a startup in the healthcare sector.
Copyright Law in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
With the rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI), legal frameworks governing intellectual property (IP) are facing unprecedented challenges. AI-generated content, automated creative processes, and machine learning models have blurred the traditional boundaries of copyright ownership, raising critical legal and ethical questions.
As India strengthens its position as a global technology and innovation hub, it is essential for legal professionals to engage with emerging international perspectives on AI and intellectual property. Countries worldwide are debating how copyright law should evolve to address AI-generated works.
In February 2024, India’s Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Som Prakash informed the Parliament that the country’s existing IPR regime was well equipped to protect AI generated works and there was no need to create a separate category of rights. However, a year later, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal informed the audience at an Intellectual Property meet that the Government is planning to engage with experts and young minds for suggestions on changes in regulations to adapt with modern technology.
About CopyrightX
The one of a kind course is famous for its rigorous curriculum and selective admission process. Admission to the online sections is open to individuals; however, enrollment is limited, and the selection process is highly competitive, emphasizing curiosity, enthusiasm, intelligence, and commitment to completing the course.