ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES

Law for the Digital Frontier

The rapid deployment of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies is reshaping business models, regulatory landscapes and legal risk profiles. KBD advises clients on the legal dimensions of AI adoption, development and governance- from contractual and intellectual property considerations to data protection, liability frameworks and regulatory compliance.

The Firm brings together its expertise across technology law, data protection, intellectual property and corporate advisory to provide integrated, practical guidance for businesses navigating this rapidly evolving space. Our approach is grounded in an understanding of each client’s technology environment and translates emerging regulatory expectations into frameworks that organisations can implement and sustain.

Scope of Services

AI Governance & Regulatory Compliance

• AI policy and governance frameworks
• Regulatory mapping across applicable laws (DPDP Act, IT Act, sectoral regulations)
• Algorithmic transparency and accountability advisory
• AI impact assessments and risk mitigation frameworks
• Advisory on emerging AI regulation in India and key international jurisdictions

Contracts & Commercial Arrangements

• AI vendor and technology agreements
• Software-as-a-Service and platform contracts
• Model development, training data and licensing agreements
• Technology transfer and joint development agreements

Intellectual Property

• IP ownership and licensing in AI-generated works
• Trade secret protection for proprietary algorithms and models
• IP due diligence in AI-related M&A and investment transactions
• Copyright and patent advisory for technology companies.

Data & Privacy

• Privacy-by-design advisory for AI systems and products
• Data minimisation and purpose limitation frameworks
• Consent and notice architecture for AI-driven data processing
• DPDP Act compliance for AI applications and automated decision-making

Liability & Risk Management

• AI liability frameworks and contractual risk allocation
• Product liability advisory for AI-enabled products and services
• Indemnity, warranty and insurance clause advisory for AI deployments

REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS

• Advised technology companies and enterprises on AI governance frameworks, including development of responsible AI policies, model documentation standards and board-level oversight structures.
• Advised clients on DPDP Act compliance for AI-driven products, including privacy impact assessments, consent architecture and data minimisation measures for machine learning applications.
• Drafted and negotiated AI vendor agreements, data licensing arrangements and model development contracts for enterprises deploying third-party and proprietary AI systems.
• Provided IP advisory on ownership of AI-generated outputs and trade secret protection for proprietary algorithms in the context of software licensing and technology transfer transactions.
• Conducted AI impact assessments for clients in the retail, financial services and healthcare sectors, identifying regulatory exposure and recommending risk mitigation measures.