(Think Like Founder Series- By Ductus Legal-Volume II) What is a Private Equity?In simple words, ownership in Companies which are privately held and are not listed on Public stock exchange. Private equity investment is popular for its high risk and greater rewards, it's said that it generates better returns than stocks.Popular Startups of present day … Continue reading Understanding Private Equity: A Beginner’s Guide
THINK LIKE FOUNDER- COMPANY LAW CONCEPTS SIMPLIFIED FOR THE FOUNDERS AND STUDENTS. (VOLUME-1)
HOW TO START? One Strategy to understand the Company law for students or professionals those who have no background of the subject i.e. Think Like a founder who is starting a "Business". Now Read it.So the first question you should ask yourself as a founder, how many people you need to start your "Company"? Minimum … Continue reading THINK LIKE FOUNDER- COMPANY LAW CONCEPTS SIMPLIFIED FOR THE FOUNDERS AND STUDENTS. (VOLUME-1)
Streamlining Commercial Litigation: The Winds of Change with Order XIII‑A
In today’s fast-paced business world, nobody wants to wait years for a legal dispute to be resolved. Yet, traditional civil litigation in India can be a long and drawn-out process, especially for commercial disputes that carry significant stakes. Recognizing this challenge, the judiciary and legislature had embraced various reforms designed to speed up the process. … Continue reading Streamlining Commercial Litigation: The Winds of Change with Order XIII‑A
Implications of Patent Agent Communication Failures in India
In W.P.(C)-IPD 7/2024-Waterotor Energy Technologies Inc. vs. Union of India and Anr. the Petitioner based in Canada had hired a first agent in Canada to file his patent application in India. First agent in Canada had hired a second agent in India to carry forward the application process in India. Petitioner’s application was considered abandoned … Continue reading Implications of Patent Agent Communication Failures in India
Responsibility of judicial or quasi- judicial authorities such as controller to cite reasons while accepting or refusing an application to grant patent
In Syngenta Crop Protection AG vs. Assistant Controller of Patents 2024, Switzerland based corporation, Syngenta Crop Protection AG had filed the Indian Patent Application No. 202117035647 titled “Methods of Controlling or Preventing Infestation of Rice Plants by the Phytopathogenic Microorganism Gibberella Fujikuroi” as a national-phase application under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (‘PCT’) claiming priority date … Continue reading Responsibility of judicial or quasi- judicial authorities such as controller to cite reasons while accepting or refusing an application to grant patent
“Acquisitions in India: Balancing Growth and Fair Competition”
INTRODUCTION Acquisition is a process wherein, a company purchases another company and take control of their assets, operations and market position. An acquisition is not just about taking ownership of another company’s shares, it also involves the gaining control over the target’s resources, intellectual property and customer base. Acquisition can occur between small companies and … Continue reading “Acquisitions in India: Balancing Growth and Fair Competition”
Navigating Responsibility and Accountability in Social Media Marketing
INTRODUCTION “With great influence comes great responsibility”. Social media today is a big part of the social fabric. There has been a significant increase in the number of social media influencers since 2020 and with their large following, such influencers holds a very strong social media presence and their remarks and comments about anything can create a huge impact. There has been a shift … Continue reading Navigating Responsibility and Accountability in Social Media Marketing
The Legal Boundaries of Advertising: Puffery, Disparagement, and Comparative Advertising”
The Legal Boundaries of Advertising: Puffery, Disparagement, and Comparative Advertising" INTRODUCTION In 2025, the world of advertising is marked by fierce competition, where brands constantly vie for consumer attention. In this race, the delicate boundary between puffery and product disparagement often becomes blurred, sparking frequent controversies. Advertising is an important factor for a products future … Continue reading The Legal Boundaries of Advertising: Puffery, Disparagement, and Comparative Advertising”
Analyzing WhatsApp’s Antitrust Violations and CCI Order
INTRODUCTION In 2021, WhatsApp users got a notification that, it would be updating its privacy terms and service policies. The terms and condition explicitly mentioned that it would be sharing the user’s data with the Meta companies (then known as ‘Facebook’). The notification is stated below; WhatsApp is updating its terms and privacy policy; Key … Continue reading Analyzing WhatsApp’s Antitrust Violations and CCI Order
Google’s Dominance: A Closer Look at Winzo’s Claims
Winzo vs. Google: Investigating Abuse of Dominance in the Digital Market INTRODUCION Dominant position is when a company has an influence or holds a superior position in the market, and it can act independently of its competitors, suppliers or consumers. Recently, Google has been alleged to abuse its dominant position against an Online Gaming platform … Continue reading Google’s Dominance: A Closer Look at Winzo’s Claims
