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Drafting a release deed

This article will help you understand the core concepts, key components, and a step-by-step drafting process of a release deed. Whether you are a fresher or an advocate looking to learn about a release deed, this article will equip you with everything you need to know.
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Posted inIntellectual property laws Drafting IP Law

Signed, sealed, delivered: Your IP transfer playbook

Intellectual Property (IP) is a cornerstone of creative and commercial endeavours. But since it is intangible in nature, confusion arises regarding ownership and transfer. This article demystifies the process of transferring IP in India, covering all forms of IP. If you are a creator or part of a startup/business, this guide emphasises proactive IP management to safeguard rights and avoid disputes in deals, mergers, or creative collaborations.
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Posted inInsolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 Corporate Litigation

Your ultimate guide to draft an appeal before the NCLAT under the IBC

 Contemplating what an appeal before the NCLAT must contain? Should the memorandum be detailed or precise? Which documents must be annexed, and how do parties contest an appeal effectively? If these questions are on your mind and you are an insolvency professional, corporate litigation lawyers, company secretaries,  you are exactly where you need to be.
Due diligence checklist to convert preference into equity shares
Posted inCompany Act, 2013 Due Diligence LawSikho (Featured)

Essential Due Diligence Checklist for converting preference shares into equity

This article provides readers with a comprehensive guide to conducting legal due diligence before the conversion of preference shares into equity shares. Building on my previous article about procedural steps, this piece offers practical scenarios, detailed checklists, and expert advice drawn from experience to help you navigate complex conversions under the Companies Act, 2013.
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Posted inLawSikho (Featured) Copyright Act, 1957

What the Delhi High Court’s ruling means for music licensing in India

A recent Delhi High Court ruling stated that Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL), not being a registered copyright society, cannot issue or grant licences for the sound recordings in its repertoire. If you have ever used a song publicly or negotiated a music licence, you must understand the implications of this ruling. This judgment does not merely affect PPL’s internal operations, it affects how you, as a music user or rights holder, navigate the legal framework of music licensing in India.