Key statutes and regulations
Privacy has been a continuously evolving concept in India, both legally and practically, and has been subject to increasing judicial scrutiny over time. The Supreme Court of India has come a long way from its earlier …
1. What laws and regulations in your jurisdiction regulate the collection and processing of personal data? Are there any aspects of those laws that have specific relevance to cross-border investigations?
India
There is currently no dedicated data protection legislation in …
Introduction
The recent jurisprudential developments in trademark law around the world have led to the addition of non-conventional marks (eg, sound marks, smell marks and colour marks) to the trademark family. These non-conventional marks have been recognised as trademarks as …
1. The Fintech Landscape
1.1 Please describe the types of fintech businesses that are active in your jurisdiction and the state of the development of the market, including in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) …
Franchising in the market
How widespread is franchising in your jurisdiction? In which sectors is franchising common? Are there any economic or regulatory issues in the market that are more or less hospitable to franchising or make it economically viable …
Key Labour and Employment Issues in M&A Transactions
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are tools used for the growth of business and optimisation of resources. M&A transactions have an impact on the employees of target entities, and the success of these …
Introduction
India, as a contracting party to the Madrid Protocol, offers two "routes" to secure statutory trademarks rights in India:
The features, processes, fees involved and scope …
1. E-Commerce Regulations
1.1 What are the key e-commerce legal requirements that apply to B2B e-commerce in your jurisdiction (and which do not apply to non-e-commerce business)? Please
include any requirements to register, as well as a summary of legal …
Introduction
With the sudden spike in the use of social media – heightened by almost two years of the world having come to a standstill due to the ongoing covid-19 pandemic – the reach of the digital world has reached …
Ownership structures
May a foreign supplier establish its own entity to import and distribute its products in your jurisdiction?
Yes, a foreign supplier can establish an entity in India for import and distribution, subject to compliance with the foreign exchange …
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