Company Secretary
A practical guide to UAE trademark registration for Indian businesses expanding to the Middle East. Covers filing routes, timelines, objections, enforcement and strategy—tailored for Indian brands entering UAE, Dubai and Abu Dhabi markets.
A clear, practical explanation of the difference between a Freedom to Operate (FTO) search and a patentability search. Covers what each search evaluates, when they are required, and why treating them as interchangeable exposes startups and R&D teams to significant risk.
A practical, expert-led guide on how to conduct a Freedom to Operate (FTO) analysis for product launches in India, the US and the EU. Covers methodology, patent databases, claim interpretation and how to build a legally defensible FTO report that reduces infringement and commercialisation risk.
A Freedom to Operate (FTO) search is not a theoretical exercise — it’s the practical legal check that determines whether your product can be sold in a target market without infringing active patents. This article walks through the FTO workflow, why it matters for Indian exporters and startups, and how early action can save redesign costs, customs delays and litigation exposure.
Indian trademarks often hit a “likelihood of confusion” objection at the USPTO because the U.S. system evaluates brands through consumer perception, class relatedness, and phonetic similarity. This article explains why Indian filings fail, how class mapping goes wrong, and the strategy Indian businesses need for U.S. trademark success.
India is considering its most meaningful audit reform in years. MCA may exempt companies with turnover up to ₹1 crore from mandatory statutory audits — a shift that could reduce compliance costs, support small businesses, and align India with global proportional-governance standards.
Most businesses design their logo first and check trademark availability later — a costly mistake. This article explains why trademark searches must come before branding, how they prevent legal conflicts, and why they’re essential for long-term brand protection in India.
Indian businesses often assume U.S. trademark classes work like Indian filings. They don’t. The USPTO demands far more specific descriptions, which leads to frequent refusals for Indian companies. This guide explains the India–US class mapping with real examples and practical steps to get filings right.
Choosing between a Producer Company and a Cooperative Society shapes the future of every FPO. This guide explains the legal, tax, and operational differences under Indian law, helping promoters, NGOs, and implementing agencies decide which structure offers better governance, compliance, and long-term scalability for farmer-owned enterprises.
U.S. companies can invest in India with clear ownership rules, liberal sector caps, and predictable FEMA compliance. This 2025 guide explains the automatic vs government routes and the key strategic considerations that matter for choosing the right India-entry structure.
