WHY I SHOULD COPYRIGHT MY COMPUTER SOFTWARE?

In India, computer programs or software are protected by the law of copyright and are covered under literary works within the meaning provided in the provisions of Copyright Law, 1957.   The software must be original and the author must have applied some skill and labour, author of the software is entitled for copyright protection of … Continue reading WHY I SHOULD COPYRIGHT MY COMPUTER SOFTWARE?

Buy-back of shares and other specified securities of unlisted Companies

What is Buy-back? Buy-back means purchasing own shares or other specified securities by the Company from its existing shareholders or security holders. Purpose of Buy-back 1. Increase in value per share 2. Increase control of promoters Subscribe to get access Read more of this content when you subscribe today. Log in 2. Increase control of … Continue reading Buy-back of shares and other specified securities of unlisted Companies

MEDIATION; FUTURE OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Mediation refers to a platform where the disputed parties; either on the request made by them prima-facie, or else referred by the court in which the suit is pending agrees to settle the said dispute through the mode of Alternative Dispute Resolution by appointing a mediator(A mediating agent in a physical, chemical, or biological process)[1] of non … Continue reading MEDIATION; FUTURE OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION

WHAT GIVES STRENGTH TO THE TRADEMARK?

With the booming businesses, and the revolutionized e-commerce, the entrepreneurs are seeking distinct recognition to their respective trade by devising and adopting a unique Trademark or Tradename, meant to be easily identifiable by public, at large. It has become more of a clarion call resonating with everyone who wants to offer goods and services in … Continue reading WHAT GIVES STRENGTH TO THE TRADEMARK?

COVID-19 (CORONA) PANDEMIC, FORCE MAJEURE AND DISPUTES

ABOUT FORCE MAJEURE: Force majeure is a French term meaning “greater force.” The concept of force majeure originated in French civil law and is an accepted standard in many jurisdictions that derive their legal systems from the Napoleonic Code. This clause relieves one or both parties from liability to perform contract obligations when performance is prevented … Continue reading COVID-19 (CORONA) PANDEMIC, FORCE MAJEURE AND DISPUTES

COVID-19 PANDEMICE AND BURDEN OF COMMERCIAL RENTALS

Dear Readers The Pandemic has put forth the whole nation on standby mode, however, cycle of monthly rentals is not on hold or under moratorium, though, for few categories of households central and state government has given the directions to the relevant District magistrate, regarding, no household can put forth pressure on the tenants. Commercial … Continue reading COVID-19 PANDEMICE AND BURDEN OF COMMERCIAL RENTALS