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Intellectual Property4 July 2025

Trademark Rights and Non-Use in India: What the Zepto Case Teaches Businesses

A trademark registration is not a safety net—it's a starting point. In India, as in many other jurisdictions, trademark rights are founded not merely…

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Debt Recovery4 July 2025

Limitation Act and Debt Recovery in India: What Every Business Needs to Know

Each year, small and mid-sized businesses quietly lose lakhs in unpaid dues — not because their invoices are invalid or their customers refuse to…

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Employment3 July 2025

Employment Bonds and Section 27: What Indian Employers Need to Know

Employee attrition is at an all-time high. In India, attrition rates are spiking again following recent hiring surges — hovering around 17–18% across…

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MSME & Tax24 July 2024

Understanding Section 43B(h) of the Income Tax Act — the 45-Day MSME Payment Rule

The Finance Act, 2023 introduced a significant amendment to Section 43B of the Income Tax Act, 1961, by adding clause (h). This new clause aims to…

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Intellectual Property17 June 2021

The TRIPS Agreement and Intellectual Property Rights in India

The TRIPS (Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights) Agreement is a multilateral, international agreement entered into by the members of…

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Intellectual Property17 December 2020

MOU signed between India and the United States for cooperation on Intellectual Property Rights

India and the US signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 2 December 2020, executed virtually between the Department for Promotion of Industry and…

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Employment10 December 2020

Prevention of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace — the POSH Act and Key Concepts

Women's safety, both within and in relation to the workplace, is of paramount importance and has a direct role to play in their participation in the…

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Regulatory19 November 2020

FSSAI Registration and Licensing for Home Kitchens and Home Bakers

While home kitchens and bakeries have been around for a long time, the COVID-19 crisis and its effects on employment occasioned a prolific increase…

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E-Commerce1 November 2020

Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 — the Regulatory Framework for E-Commerce

The Indian B2C e-commerce market was valued at USD 38.5 billion in 2017 and is estimated to rise to USD 200 billion by 2026, while the B2B e-commerce…

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