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100 Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) FAQs Every Business Owner, Startup, Creator and Innovator in India Should Know

  100 Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) FAQs Every Business Owner, Startup, Creator and Innovator in India Should Know FAQ 2101 Q. What is Intellectual Property (IP)? A. Intellectual Property refers to creations of the mind that are legally protected through various intellectual property laws. FAQ 2102 Q. What is Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)? A. IPR grants exclusive legal rights over inventions, artistic works, brands and other intellectual creations. FAQ 2103 Q. What are the main types of IPR in India? A. Trademarks, copyrights, patents, industrial designs, geographical indications and trade secrets. FAQ 2104 Q. What is a trademark? A. A trademark is a distinctive sign identifying the source of goods or services. FAQ 2105 Q. What can be registered as a trademark? A. Words, logos, devices, slogans, shapes, colours and other distinctive identifiers. FAQ 2106 Q. Is trademark registration mandatory? A. Registration is not mandatory but provides stronger legal protection. FAQ 21...
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100 Company Law & Corporate Compliance FAQs Every Startup Founder, Director, Entrepreneur and Investor in India Should Know

  100 Company Law & Corporate Compliance FAQs Every Startup Founder, Director, Entrepreneur and Investor in India Should Know FAQ 2001 Q. What is Company Law? A. Company law governs the incorporation, management, regulation and dissolution of companies. FAQ 2002 Q. Which law governs companies in India? A. Companies are primarily governed by the Companies Act and allied rules and regulations. FAQ 2003 Q. What is a company? A. A company is a separate legal entity incorporated under law. FAQ 2004 Q. What is corporate personality? A. The legal principle that a company has a distinct identity separate from its members. FAQ 2005 Q. What is limited liability? A. Liability of shareholders is generally limited to their investment in the company. FAQ 2006 Q. What is a private limited company? A. A company with restricted share transfer and limited number of members as prescribed by law. FAQ 2007 Q. What is a public limited company? A. A company eligible to offer shares to the public subj...
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100 Cyber Crime & Information Technology Law FAQs Every Individual, Business and Startup in India Should Know

  100 Cyber Crime & Information Technology Law FAQs Every Individual, Business and Startup in India Should Know FAQ 1901 Q. What is Cyber Law? A. Cyber law governs legal issues arising from computers, digital transactions, the internet and electronic communications. FAQ 1902 Q. What is cyber crime? A. Cyber crime is any offence committed using computers, digital devices or communication networks. FAQ 1903 Q. What is the Information Technology Act, 2000? A. It is the principal legislation regulating electronic records, digital signatures and cyber offences in India. FAQ 1904 Q. What is hacking? A. Unauthorized access to or interference with computer systems or networks. FAQ 1905 Q. What is unauthorized access? A. Accessing a computer system without lawful permission. FAQ 1906 Q. What is phishing? A. Fraudulent attempt to obtain confidential information through deceptive electronic communication. FAQ 1907 Q. What is vishing? A. Voice-based phishing conducted through telephone cal...
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100 Criminal Law FAQs Every Citizen, Accused, Victim and Family Should Know in India

  100 Criminal Law FAQs Every Citizen, Accused, Victim and Family Should Know in India FAQ 1801 Q. What is Criminal Law? A. Criminal law deals with offences against the State and society and prescribes punishment for criminal acts. FAQ 1802 Q. What is a criminal offence? A. An act or omission punishable under criminal law. FAQ 1803 Q. What is a cognizable offence? A. An offence in which the police may register an FIR and investigate as permitted by law. FAQ 1804 Q. What is a non-cognizable offence? A. An offence requiring compliance with the prescribed legal procedure before investigation. FAQ 1805 Q. What is an FIR? A. First Information Report recording information relating to a cognizable offence. FAQ 1806 Q. Who can lodge an FIR? A. Any person having knowledge of a cognizable offence. FAQ 1807 Q. Can an FIR be lodged online? A. In many jurisdictions, specified categories of complaints may be filed online. FAQ 1808 Q. Can police refuse to register an FIR? A. Legal remedies are av...
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100 Family Law FAQs Every Husband, Wife, Parent and Family in India Should Know

  100 Family Law FAQs Every Husband, Wife, Parent and Family in India Should Know FAQ 1701 Q. What is Family Law? A. Family law governs marriage, divorce, maintenance, custody, succession and other family-related legal rights. FAQ 1702 Q. What is a valid marriage under Indian law? A. A marriage solemnized in accordance with the applicable personal law or statutory provisions. FAQ 1703 Q. What is the Hindu Marriage Act? A. It governs marriage and divorce among Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Sikhs subject to its applicability. FAQ 1704 Q. What is the Special Marriage Act? A. A law enabling civil marriages irrespective of religion. FAQ 1705 Q. What is court marriage? A. Marriage solemnized under the Special Marriage Act through the prescribed legal procedure. FAQ 1706 Q. Can interfaith couples marry legally in India? A. Yes, subject to applicable legal provisions. FAQ 1707 Q. What is marriage registration? A. Official recording of marriage before the competent authority. FAQ 1708 Q. Is ...
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100 Consumer Protection Law FAQs Every Consumer, Business Owner and Service Provider in India Should Know

  100 Consumer Protection Law FAQs Every Consumer, Business Owner and Service Provider in India Should Know FAQ 1601 Q. What is Consumer Law? A. Consumer law protects consumers against unfair trade practices, defective goods and deficient services. FAQ 1602 Q. What is the Consumer Protection Act? A. It is the law providing legal remedies to consumers against unfair practices and defective products or services. FAQ 1603 Q. Who is a consumer? A. A person who purchases goods or hires services for consideration, subject to statutory exceptions. FAQ 1604 Q. Who is not considered a consumer? A. Persons excluded under the applicable provisions of consumer law. FAQ 1605 Q. What are consumer rights? A. Rights relating to safety, information, choice, redressal and consumer education. FAQ 1606 Q. What is consumer dispute? A. A dispute arising from defective goods, deficient services or unfair trade practices. FAQ 1607 Q. What is defect in goods? A. Fault or imperfection affecting quality, qua...
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100 Labour & Employment Law FAQs Every Employer, Employee, HR Professional and Startup in India Should Know

  100 Labour & Employment Law FAQs Every Employer, Employee, HR Professional and Startup in India Should Know FAQ 1501 Q. What is Labour Law? A. Labour law regulates the relationship between employers, employees and workers, including wages, working conditions and employment rights. FAQ 1502 Q. What is Employment Law? A. Employment law governs hiring, service conditions, termination and workplace obligations. FAQ 1503 Q. What is an employment contract? A. A legally enforceable agreement defining the rights and obligations of employer and employee. FAQ 1504 Q. Is an appointment letter mandatory? A. Issuing a written appointment letter is considered a best employment practice and may be required under applicable laws. FAQ 1505 Q. What should an appointment letter contain? A. Designation, salary, duties, working hours, probation, termination terms and other employment conditions. FAQ 1506 Q. What is probation period? A. Initial evaluation period during which employee performance i...
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