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AI & IP for Artists & Musicians

On World Intellectual Property Day, let’s explore how Intellectual Property and Artificial Intelligence are evolving the Music Industry and affecting creators, musicians and producers. 

About the Event

  • Gain understanding of how IP & AI intersect with Creative Arts
  • How intersections between three fields are shaping creative practices, production, rights management, and monetization
  • How AI-generated creative work is visible in the legal landscape of IP in digital age
  • Case Studies highlighting challenges and opportunities in IP & AI governance
  • How artists, producers and institutions are affected and are adapting to the evolving industry

 

Who should attend

  • Artists (Musicians, Composers, Digital Artists)
  • IP Legal Practitioners and Managers
  • Technology Developers and AI Enthusiasts
  • Researchers and Students in the field of IP & AI
  • Emerging Artists & Producers
  • Anyone interested in understanding the intersection of AI, IP & Creative Arts

 

About the Speakers

Adv. H.B. Keshava
Adv. H.B. Keshava is a seasoned legal professional with expertise in Intellectual Property Rights, Cyber Law, and Business Law. An alumnus of UPES Dehradun and ILS Law College Pune, he also holds degrees in Science and several diplomas across Law and Technology. He founded Baskaran Associates to support startups and has since gained a reputation among MNCs as well. A guest lecturer and motivational speaker, he is also a lead auditor for ISO certifications and actively mentors startups and small businesses.
Aditi Limaye
Aditi is a legal professional with a focus on media and entertainment law.
She began her career in Mumbai after graduating in 2019, starting with IC
Universal Legal and later joining ANM Global. During this time, she
represented music labels, production houses, and artists, providing
comprehensive advice on copyright, licensing, and related legal matters.
Aditi is currently with LegaLogic Consulting, where she continues to advise
clients on a broad spectrum of issues in media law.
Rohit Patwardhan
Rohit is a professional saxophonist and music educator with a rich background in both Indian and Western classical music. A former Indian Army officer, he transitioned to a full-time music career after serving in the Infantry. He holds an M.A. in English, diplomas in Urdu and imagery interpretation, and has completed Grade 8 in Classical Guitar from Trinity College London. Trained under renowned musicians, Rohit has performed on AIR, Doordarshan, and collaborates widely across musical genres.
Vivart Rangari
Vivart Rangari is the co-founder and CEO of Choira, a $4M AI-powered MusicTech startup incubated at SINE, IIT Bombay. A trained Hindustani classical singer and SAE Thailand alumnus, he has worked with over 100 artists and amassed 10M+ streams for his music. Before founding Choira, he was a music producer in Mumbai and a sound designer at FreelandTV, collaborating with global media giants and touring across Europe for international music projects.
Akarsh Singh
Akarsh Singh is the drummer, backing vocalist, and a core creative force behind Pune-based modern rock band Nemophilis. Since 2014, he has contributed to the band’s dynamic sound through drumming, songwriting, and music production. With over eight years of experience, Akarsh has performed at major music festivals across India and plays a key role in shaping both the live and recorded sound of the band.
Manasi Kulkarni-Khasnis
Dr. Manasi Kulkarni-Khasnis, Co-founder and Director of BioMarkIQ, holds a
PhD in Structural Biology from IISER Pune. Her doctoral research has been
published in high-impact journals like Nature Chemical Biology and Nucleic
Acids Research. She has a proven track record of leading multiple teams in
precision medicine, excelling as a project manager in delivering complex
projects. Her expertise in strategy, leadership, and creativity drives
excellence in product development. Additionally, she is the founder of Fast
Turtle Company, which creates engaging content to inspire appreciation of
music, parenting, and science, with a special focus on the Baalgeet™
curriculum for children under 7.

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