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Can I Register a Trademark for My Startup’s Name and Logo in India?

  Can I Register a Trademark for My Startup’s Name and Logo in India?” 📛✅ #TrademarkIndia #StartupBrandProtection #IPLaw Client’s Branding Buzz: "Sir, I just launched my startup and designed a killer logo! Can I trademark it so no one else copies it?" 🧠🎨🚀 💡 The Legal Reality Check: YES! In fact, you should trademark your brand name, logo, tagline, or even product packaging to prevent misuse. 🛡️ Under the Trade Marks Act, 1999 , you can register anything that uniquely identifies your brand — as long as it’s original and not deceptively similar. #TrademarkRegistrationIndia #BrandNameProtection #StartupIPStrategy #LogoTrademark 📋 What Can Be Trademarked? ✅ Brand name (word mark) ✅ Logo (device mark) ✅ Taglines/slogans ✅ Unique colours/symbols ✅ Domain names (if brand-linked) ✅ Sound marks (Yes, like Airtel’s jingle!) #LogoProtectionIndia #TrademarkProcess #BrandIdentityIndia #WordmarkLogo 📝 Steps to Trademark Glory: 1️⃣ Trademark search (to ensure uni...
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Can I Sell My Product Before Trademark Registration Is Approved?

  Can I Sell My Product Before Trademark Registration Is Approved? 🛍️™️🔥 #TrademarkIndia #BrandLaunchTips #StartupBranding #IPLawIndia #ProductLaunchChecklist #TrademarkPending #StartupIndia #LexisAndCompany A super-excited entrepreneur recently asked us: "My brand name is under trademark registration. Can I go ahead and launch my product anyway, or should I wait till it’s approved?" 😬🚀📦 ✅ Short Answer: Yes, you can launch — but do it with caution! Your trademark application gives you some protection , but you’re not fully shielded yet. 🛡️⚖️ 📚 What Happens When You File a Trademark Application in India: 📌 Once you file, your brand enters the 'TM' phase — meaning it’s "pending registration" but officially in the system. 📌 You can use the ™ symbol immediately (not the ® symbol — that's only after registration). 📌 Your application acts as a public notice of your claim over the brand name. #TrademarkPendingIndia #TMvsR #BrandProtec...
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Can I Cancel a Signed Agreement If I Change My Mind Later?

  Can I Cancel a Signed Agreement If I Change My Mind Later?” 🖊️😬 #ContractCancellationIndia #AgreementWithdrawal #ContractLawIndia Client’s Curious Question: "Sir, I signed a vendor agreement last week, but I’m no longer interested in the deal. Can I cancel it without getting into legal trouble?" 😰🤷📝 💡 The Legal Reality Check: Yes… but only under certain conditions! 🙅‍♂️ A signed agreement can be cancelled or terminated if it meets valid grounds under the Indian Contract Act, 1872 , or if the agreement itself has a termination clause . #ContractTermination #CancelAgreementIndia #VendorDispute #LegalClausesIndia 📋 Grounds Where Cancellation is Legally Acceptable: ✅ Breach of contract by the other party ✅ Mutual consent of both parties ✅ Misrepresentation or fraud during execution ✅ Mistake of fact or law ✅ Force Majeure (unforeseen events like pandemics, natural disasters) ✅ Specific exit/termination clause in the agreement #ContractLawIndia #Ag...
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Can I Include a Non-Compete Clause in a Freelance Agreement?

Can I Include a Non-Compete Clause in a Freelance Agreement? 🤝📄🚫 #NonCompeteClause #FreelanceContractIndia #IPProtectionIndia #FreelancerLegalTips #ContractDraftingIndia #StartupLegalHelp #EmploymentLawIndia #LexisAndCompany A startup founder asked us: "I hired a designer as a freelancer. Can I stop them from working with my competitors for 6 months? I added a non-compete clause in the agreement — hope that works!" 😬✏️🧠 ✅ Short Answer: You can add a non-compete clause in freelance agreements — but enforcing it in India is a different ball game altogether! ⚖️🏏 📚 Here’s What Indian Law Says About Non-Compete Clauses: 📌 Under Section 27 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 , any agreement that restricts trade or profession is generally considered void in India. 📌 The courts don’t favour post-contractual restrictions , especially when the freelancer is not a full-time employee. 📌 BUT — you can include reasonable clauses during the contract term to prevent misuse...
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Can I Legally Evict a Tenant Who Isn’t Paying Rent?

  Can I Legally Evict a Tenant Who Isn’t Paying Rent?” 🚪📉 #TenantEvictionIndia #RentDispute #LandlordRights Client’s Frustrated Query: "Sir, my tenant hasn’t paid rent in 5 months and still refuses to leave! Can I throw him out?" 😤📆🚫 💡 The Legal Reality Check: Nope, you can’t just throw them out like unwanted leftovers. 🍱 But YES, you can legally evict them by following due process under the Rent Control Acts applicable in your state. 🧑‍⚖️📝 #EvictionProcessIndia #LandlordVsTenant #RentArrears #LegalEviction 📋 Valid Grounds for Eviction (Varies State-wise): ✅ Non-payment of rent ✅ Violation of rental terms (subletting, illegal use, etc.) ✅ Personal use of property by landlord ✅ Damage to the premises ✅ Expiry of lease or refusal to vacate after notice #RentalLawIndia #LeaseAgreement #LandlordLegalRights #TenantDisputes 📌 Eviction Steps You MUST Follow: 1️⃣ Serve a legal notice (usually 15-30 days) 2️⃣ File an eviction petition in the civil cour...
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Can a Startup Register in a Residential Area?

  Can a Startup Register in a Residential Area? 🏠🚀📋 #StartupIndia #BusinessRegistrationIndia #WorkFromHomeStartups #ResidentialBusinessRules #MSMEIndia #CompanyActIndia #HomeOfficeLegal #LexisAndCompany A budding founder called us, whispering like a secret agent: "I want to launch my startup from my flat. Can I legally register my company from home or will the society uncle file an FIR?" 🕵️‍♂️📞😂 ✅ Short Answer: YES, you can legally register a company from your home address — but there are some ground rules to follow! 🏡✔️ 📚 What the Law Says About Residential Business Registration: 📌 Under the Companies Act, 2013 and MSME/Startup India frameworks, residential addresses can be used as a registered office — even for Private Limited, LLPs, or Sole Proprietorships . 📌 No need for a commercial space at registration stage, especially for bootstrapped or online businesses. 📌 Just ensure proper NOC from the landlord (if rented) and all documents like elect...
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Can I Patent a Business Idea in India?

  Can I Patent a Business Idea in India?” 💡🚫 #PatentIndia #StartupIdeas #IPLawIndia Client’s Imaginative Inquiry: "Sir, I’ve got this brilliant startup idea — a tech platform that matches pets with personality types. Can I patent this idea before someone steals it?" 🐶💻💭 💡 The Legal Reality Check: Sorry to burst the bubble — you can’t patent an “idea” in India. 😬 India only allows patents on inventions that are: ✅ Novel ✅ Inventive (non-obvious) ✅ Capable of industrial application ✅ Not excluded by Sections 3 and 4 of the Indian Patent Act #StartupProtection #PatentEligibility #BusinessIdeaIndia #IntellectualPropertyLaw 📌 What You Can Do Instead: ✔️ Apply for a Patent only if your idea translates into a working invention, product, process, or technical innovation ✔️ Protect your idea as a Trade Secret – share only under NDAs ✔️ Trademark your brand name – protect your identity ✔️ Copyright original content or software linked to the idea ✔️ Fil...
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