Interview with Shiraz Patodia, a Notable Litigator Featured in ALB Asia's Top 30 Litigators of 2025
In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, Dua Associates, a leading law firm in Asia, is helping to define the legal parameters for this emerging area. The firm's focus on crafting forward-thinking strategies that align with technological innovation and robust intellectual property (IP) protection sets it apart.
One of the most significant cases currently before the Delhi High Court involves the unauthorized use of copyrighted works as training data for generative AI models. This case, with its potential to become a landmark precedent in India's IP landscape, raises significant questions about fair use, consent, and derivative works in the context of AI.
Dua Associates is also at the forefront of advising clients on infringement risks related to AI-generated content in sectors like media, entertainment, and advertising. The firm's innovative strategies balance legal compliance with clients' business interests in the complex regulatory landscape across multiple Asian jurisdictions.
Shiraz Patodia, one of ALB Asia Top 30 Litigators 2025, discusses the firm's approach to cybersecurity defense strategies and AI-generated content cases. This approach ensures that regulatory compliance and business continuity are viewed as complementary components of a sustainable legal strategy. It allows Dua Associates to protect client interests while preserving operational flexibility and fostering trust with regulators.
The surge in litigation in India is driven by evolving jurisprudence and the enactment of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. This has led to a surge in cybersecurity and data privacy litigation. To address this, Dua Associates uses compliance monitoring systems to track changes in Indian and broader Asian data protection regimes. These systems enable clients to respond swiftly to regulatory developments and adapt internal protocols in real time.
Moreover, the firm focuses on building context-driven arguments that demonstrate reasonable compliance efforts. They also emphasise the proportionality of data use and alignment with the core principles of privacy law, such as purpose limitation, consent, and data minimization.
In conclusion, Dua Associates is playing a pivotal role in shaping the legal landscape of AI-generated content and cybersecurity in Asia. With its innovative strategies and commitment to staying ahead of the curve, the firm is well-positioned to continue leading the way in this exciting and challenging field.
- Dua Associates, acknowledging the data privacy implications, monitors changes in Asian data protection regimes through compliance monitoring systems to ensure clients can adapt quickly to regulatory developments in the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
- Recognizing the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on intellectual property (IP), Dua Associates is advocating for balance between legal compliance and clients' business interests in AI-generated content cases, particularly in sectors like media, entertainment, and advertising.
- In light of the emerging legal parameters for cybersecurity and AI, Dua Associates is spearheading discussions on AI-generated content cases, reinforcing a strategic focus on compliance and business continuity as complementary aspects of a sustainable legal strategy.
- With the increasing litigation related to AI-generated content and cybersecurity, Dua Associates is pioneering innovative strategies to protect clients' interests in litigation involving areas such as lawful use of copyrighted works as training data and infringement risks in the field of AI.
