Guides & Articles
Plain-language guides on the legal situations that matter most to everyday Indians and startup founders. No jargon. No confusion.
Section 34, public policy, patent illegality, no-notice, excess of jurisdiction, stay of enforcement — a plain-language guide to challenging an arbitral award in India.
The difference between using ™ (unregistered) and ® (registered) — and why it matters legally.
What constitutes infringement, how to send a cease and desist notice, and when to pursue legal action.
While not mandatory, registration creates a public record and is valuable evidence in infringement disputes.
What constitutes infringement, the concept of fair use, and the remedies available under the Copyright Act, 1957.
The right of an author to claim authorship and protect their work from distortion — even after the copyright has been assigned to someone else.
How to license your work to others, what an assignment means, and why the terms of these agreements matter.
The legal difference between employees and contractors, key clauses in offer letters, and IP assignment provisions.
GST registration, annual filings, statutory registers, and other compliance obligations for small businesses and startups.
Understanding the key terms in a term sheet — valuation, dilution, liquidation preference, and anti-dilution provisions.
When are platforms and publishers liable for user-generated content? Understanding safe harbour provisions and intermediary liability.
Key provisions of the Information Technology Act that affect online publishers, bloggers, and social media users.
The right to privacy as a fundamental right, and how it intersects with journalism, photography, and public interest reporting.
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