New Delhi, Jan. 6 -- Dear reader, as 2025, a year of global tumult and volatility, rolls by, Mint's reporters and columnists look around the corner on what is coming in 2026-to help you know what to expect and prepare for it. Tell us what you think at feedback@livemint.com.

From Bollywood star Salman Khan to cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar, and from Nutella to Taj Hotels, 2025 saw celebrities and brands alike rush to court to protect their identity from digital misuse. In 2026, that courtroom scramble is expected to make way for deliberate, proactive action.

Intellectual property lawyers and industry experts say the coming year will mark a shift from reactive litigation to structured, commercially driven strategies, as brands and public f...