TRADEMARK REGISTRATION IN INDIA TRADE MARK PROTECTION: The Trademarks Act, 1999 provides protection to the owner of a trademark and imposes criminal liabilities for the infringement of the trademark owner’s rights. To enjoy protection, the owner of a trademark must apply for registration with the Trademark Registrar of the Registry of Trademarks, India. The Trademarks… Continue reading Trade Mark Registration In India
FOREIGN EXCHANGE REGULATIONS IN INDIA India has liberalized its foreign exchange controls. Rupee is freely convertible on current account. Rupee is also almost fully convertible on capital account for non-residents. Profits earned, dividends and proceeds out of the sale of investments are fully repatriable for FDI. There are restrictions on capital account for resident Indians… Continue reading Foreign Exchange Regulations in India
DIVORCE IN INDIA The Law Most significant made use of have their own laws and regulations which usually control divorces within their own neighborhood, and also separate rules are present concerning breakup inside interfaith partnerships. Hindus, which includes Buddhists, Sikhs and also Jains, tend to be ruled by the Hindu Marital life Take action, 1955;… Continue reading Divorce in India
INCORPORATION OF BUSINESS ENTITY IN INDIA A foreign company planning to set up business operations in India has the following options to set up a business entity:- 1. As an incorporated entity under the Companies Act 1956 through JVs or wholly owned subsidiaries 2. As an unincorporated entity through liaison office/representative office or project office… Continue reading Incorporation of Business Entities In India
THE COMMUNITY TRADE MARK REGISTRATION The Community Trademark was established by the European Council Directive No. 4094 of December 20, 1993. It has been possible since 1 April 1996 to file an application for a Community Trade Mark registration (“CTM”). As the name suggests, a CTM, if granted, covers all countries within the European Union… Continue reading Community Trade Mark Registration
BRAND VALUATION Introduction: A brand is an intangible asset. Some see it as a name and a logo. Others will say that those are just the symbols of what the brand stands for and that what the brand stands for really is the brand. The brand is a covenant with the consumer, a promise that… Continue reading Brand Valuation
FOOD AND DRUG INDUSTRY IN INDIA “AN OVERVIEW” This paper discusses the present Government policy, regulatory and business trends in food and pharmaceuticals Industry in India. These sectors of industry provide multifarious opportunities to potential investors in this Sector, both domestic and foreign. As several policy initiatives are undertaken by the Government of India since… Continue reading Food and Drug Industry in India
LEGAL PROCESS OUTSOURCING Why outsource? The legal industry across the globe is gradually turning towards outsourcing for gaining efficiencies and staying profitable in a highly competitive marketplace. Recognition of the fact that legal companies need to focus on their core competencies and leave back office processes to the hands of competent outsourcers is creating a… Continue reading Legal Process Outsourcing
PROCEDURE FOR INCORPORATING A COMPANY IN INDIA “A SNAP SHOT” Incorporation of Companies in India and setting up of branch offices of foreign corporations in India are regulated by the Companies Act, 1956. The Companies Act of 1956 sets down rules and regulations for the establishment of both public and private companies in India. For… Continue reading Procedure for Incorporating a Company in India
Real Estate Sector in India-An Update INDIA BOOM IN REAL ESTATE SECTOR: AN INTRODUCTION Over the past decade, India has emerged as a leader in the global economy. It is a magnet for foreign direct investment (FDI), and has displaced Mexico as the third most preferred country for foreign investment. FDI in India is expected… Continue reading Real Estate Sector in India