(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
Understanding Drag-Along Rights in Shareholder Agreements
What is “Drag Along” clause in Share Holding Agreement/ equity funding term sheets? Drag-along rights allow majority shareholders to compel minority shareholders to sell their shares in the event of a third-party sale. The intent is to avoid minority shareholders blocking a sale and to secure higher valuation and strategic benefits for the selling majority … Continue reading Understanding Drag-Along Rights in Shareholder Agreements
“Safeguarding Cinematic Creations: Comprehensive Guide to Copyright Protection for Films in India”
What is a Copyright? Copyright protects the right of creators of literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works and producers of cinematography films and sound recordings. It gives the rights including, inter alias, rights of reproduction, communication to the public, adaptation and translation of the work. Copyright ensures certain minimum safeguards of the rights of authors … Continue reading “Safeguarding Cinematic Creations: Comprehensive Guide to Copyright Protection for Films in India”
CASE OF “SCHEZWAN CHUTNEY” AND WHETHER IT HAS ACQUIRED “SECOND MEANING” IN MARKET?
The case[1] wherein the plaintiff claims that it had introduced a dip and spread-based product, coined under the trade mark "SCHEZWAN CHUTNEY". The plaintiff further explains how he coined the mark "SCHEZWAN CHUTNEY". SCHEZWAN is a province of "SZECHUAN" in China known for its, strong flavours, the pungency and the spiciness brought on by the usage of … Continue reading CASE OF “SCHEZWAN CHUTNEY” AND WHETHER IT HAS ACQUIRED “SECOND MEANING” IN MARKET?
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