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How to draft a Licensing Agreement

In this article, we will walk through how to draft a robust licensing agreement that covers both software and trademark rights. I will show you what clauses to include, how to structure them, and what pitfalls to avoid. We will also look at examples and provide sample clauses you can adapt to your own context.

Medha Vinod May 8, 2025

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Agreement Drafting

How to draft a Software Development Agreement?

Learn how to draft a Software Development Agreement. What are the steps to be taken prior to entering into this agreement? What are the points of concern for both parties? What are the clauses to be included in the Software Development Agreement. Whether you're a law student, a corporate lawyer, or a freelance legal professional, this guide will serve as a practical resource.

Neeli Sandesara Shah May 8, 2025

Company Act, 2013 Drafting

From Private to Public: Navigate MOA & AOA changes and regulatory requirements

Learn the critical process of modifying a company's Memorandum and Articles of Association when converting from private to public status. This second article guides you through document amendments, board approvals, and shareholder meetings with practical templates and case examples.

Priyanka Agarwal May 8, 2025

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How to commercialise and monetise IP assets?

Have you ever wondered if you could be profiting from your IP? The short answer is yes. In this article, we shall examine how to identify your IP assets, select the right commercialisation model, structure your agreements, and maximise your returns, while staying within the bounds of legal protection.

Medha Vinod May 7, 2025

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Criminal laws awareness

Updated provisions against animal cruelty in India as per BNS

In this article, you will learn about the essential changes in the law governing animal cruelty, focusing on the provisions of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, which replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860. This article is a must-read for all activists, rescuers, community animal caregivers, and lawyers seeking insights to combat animal cruelty under the new legal framework.

Urvi Shah May 7, 2025

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Agreement Drafting

How to draft a technology transfer agreement

Learn how to draft a Technology Transfer Agreement. What are the key concerns of parties, steps to be taken prior to entering into a TTA and the essential clauses it must include. Whether you're a law student, a corporate lawyer, or a freelance legal professional, this guide will serve as a practical resource.

Neeli Sandesara Shah May 7, 2025

Company Act, 2013 Drafting

Navigating the legal essentials of company conversion: Private to Public

Discover the legal essentials of converting a private company to public status, as illustrated through Zomato's journey. Learn the regulatory framework, key differences between private and public companies, and how to conduct a preliminary assessment using our case study of TechInnovate.

Rohit Arora May 7, 2025

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Avoid disputes with ease: A complete guide to partner retirement and drafting a retirement deed in India

This article covers all aspects of the retirement of a partner in India, including core concepts, the legal framework, essential clauses in a retirement deed, and most importantly, a step-by-step guide on how to draft a retirement deed. Whether you’re a lawyer new to partnership law or a practitioner looking to sharpen your drafting skills, this is your one-stop guide.

Urvi Shah May 6, 2025

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How can music rights be cleared for use in a film or TV show?

Do you want to learn about music rights? In this article, we will walk through some of the most common misconceptions filmmakers and content creators have about music rights and what the law actually says. If one is using music in visual content, this is a legal roadmap worth following.

Medha Vinod May 6, 2025

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Learn how to close a company: The ROC strike-off process simplified

Learn how to close a company through the strike-off process under section 248 of the Companies Act 2013. If you are a lawyer advising clients with the winding-off process, then this article can teach you an alternate procedure that is less complex and time-consuming than winding up.

Rohit Arora May 6, 2025

The ratio analysis toolkit for M&A — concepts demystified

From market potential to market reality: How finance professionals can calculate TAM, SAM & SOM

Tackling the terms: drafting standard player contracts in Indian sports (part 2)

Bridging the gap: Transitioning from IFRS/Ind AS to US GAAP for Indian finance professionals (Part 2)

Bridging the gap: Transitioning from IFRS/Ind AS to US GAAP for Indian finance professionals

Player contracts in Indian Sports: tackling the terms (Part 1)