Company Secretary
Trademark objections and oppositions are common in India, but most founders don’t know how to handle them strategically. In this expert guide, Prashant Kumar explains how objections, hearings, evidence, and opposition proceedings work — and how founders can protect their brand through strong responses and smart preparation.
A trademark can be owned by an individual, startup, or company — but the right choice affects control, revenue, and investor confidence. In this expert guide, Prashant Kumar, Company Secretary, explains how to decide trademark ownership in India, covering founder filings, licensing, royalties, and strategic IP structure.
Trademark protection in India depends on choosing the right class under the Nice Classification system. In this detailed guide, Prashant Kumar explains how to identify the correct trademark class for your business — with startup-friendly examples, common mistakes, and expert filing tips that help you protect your brand fully.
Before naming your startup or filing a trademark, make sure your brand is legally available. In this detailed guide, Company Secretary Prashant Kumar explains how to conduct a proper trademark search in India — step-by-step — to avoid conflicts, rejections, and costly rebranding.
Most startups skip trademark searches when naming their brand — a costly mistake that can lead to rejection, legal notices, or rebranding. In this expert guide, Company Secretary Prashant Kumar explains why checking existing trademarks under the Trade Marks Act, 1999 is essential to avoid disputes and protect your startup legally.
Most startups choose brand names that sound catchy but fail legally. Learn from trademark expert Prashant Kumar about the most common brand naming mistakes in India — and how to pick a name that’s creative, compliant, and registrable under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
Expert legal guide to trademark registration in India — explained by Company Secretary Prashant Kumar, who has filed thousands of trademarks and handled objections and oppositions.
Early-stage startups often raise funds before valuation through instruments like Convertible Notes, SAFEs, and CCPS. This 2025 guide by Pratham Legal explains how each works under Indian company and FEMA laws, helping founders choose the right structure for investors while staying legally compliant.
Equity-linked rewards are shaping how Indian startups attract and retain talent. This guide explains the key differences between ESOPs, Sweat Equity Shares, and Phantom Stock Plans — including legal framework, compliance under the Companies Act, 2013, valuation rules, and taxation impact for Indian companies in 2026.
