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  Can I Register My Brand Name Without Starting a Company? ™🧠 | “Idea Hai Boss, Company Abhi Nahi!” One of the most creative (and sneaky smart) client questions we often get is: “I have a great brand name for my startup, but haven’t registered the company yet. Can I still protect the brand?” 🎯#TrademarkIndia #BrandProtection #StartupTipsIndia #BusinessNameRegistration #IntellectualPropertyIndia 📌 Short Answer: YES, you can! You don’t need a registered company to register a trademark in India — all you need is a bonafide intention to use the brand name. ⚖️#IPLawIndia #TrademarkWithoutCompany #BrandSecurity #StartupLegalHelp Let’s Decode the Legal Magic: 🔸 Individuals can apply for a trademark under their own name — company registration is not mandatory 🔸 You’ll be registered as the proprietor of the brand 🔸 If you form a company later, you can assign or transfer the trademark to it 📜#SoleProprietorTrademark #StartupWithoutCompany #PreLaunchProtection Why It’s a ...

  Can I Copyright My Startup Idea?” 💭🚀 #StartupLawIndia #CopyrightInIndia #IntellectualProperty #IPLaw #StartupProtection #LegalMyths #LexisAndCompany Here’s another classic that comes wrapped in both ambition and confusion 😅: 👉 “Sir, I have a million-dollar startup idea. Can I copyright it?” Short answer: Nope. 🙅‍♂️ Your idea , no matter how brilliant, cannot be protected by copyright . Under the Indian Copyright Act, 1957, only the expression of an idea is protected — like a logo, website content, app design, pitch deck, code, video, or blog. But the core concept of “Uber for Dosas” or “Tinder for Tutors”? That’s just an idea , and sadly, ideas are not copyrighted. 😬💡 🔥 How Can You Actually Protect Your Startup? ✅ Trademark your brand name or logo. ✅ Patent your innovative process or product (if eligible). ✅ Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) with co-founders, developers, and freelancers. ✅ Keep detailed records, timestamps, and emails – it helps during dispu...

  Can I Sue My Employer for Withholding My Full & Final Settlement? 🧾💼 | From “Thank You, HR” to “See You in Court”! One of the hottest post-resignation questions we get from frustrated employees: “My company hasn’t paid my full & final settlement even after 60 days. Can I take legal action?” 😤#FNFDispute #EmployeeRightsIndia #LabourLawIndia #SalaryDelayIssue #CorporateLegalHelp 📌 Short Answer: YES, you absolutely can! An employer can delay your last working day emails, but not your rightful dues ! If your F&F is stuck in limbo, the law is on your side. ⚖️#EmploymentLawIndia #FullAndFinalSettlement #PendingSalaryIndia Let’s Talk Legal: 🔹 As per the law, the full & final settlement (including salary, bonuses, leave encashment, etc.) must be paid within 30 to 45 days 🔹 If your employer fails, you can issue a legal notice and escalate to the Labour Commissioner or file a civil suit 🔹 For amounts below ₹20 lakh, you can also approach the Labour Court ...

  Can I Use a WhatsApp Chat as Proof in Court?📲 #LegalEvidence #IndianLaw #DigitalProof #CourtroomReality #StartupLegalHelp #LegalTech #ContractDisputes #LexisAndCompany Here’s one of the most surprisingly common (and oddly funny 😅) client questions we get at Lexis and Company : 👉 "Sir, my business partner made all the promises on WhatsApp. Can I use our chats as proof in court?" Yes, you absolutely can ! 📱✅ Let’s break it down, legally and logically. 📌 Under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (as amended), electronic records like WhatsApp messages are admissible in court, but there's a small twist — you need to prove their authenticity with a Section 65B certificate . So, if you're planning to catch someone in a lie using their voice note or late-night message, you better screenshot it AND get it certified! 😅🧾 ✨ Top Keywords to Know: WhatsApp Chats as Evidence Section 65B Certificate Digital Contract Proof Business Communication Legalities ...

  What is the Difference Between Civil and Criminal Cases in India?” – When to Wear a Suit vs. When to Call a Lawyer! 👔⚔️📜 A timeless classic asked by students, startups, clients, and confused uncles: 👉 “What’s the actual difference between a civil case and a criminal case in India?” 🤷‍♂️📚🚨 💡 Answer: Think of it like this – Civil = Compensation 💰 Criminal = Punishment 🔐 They both involve law, courts, and drama... but the stakes and intentions are very different! 🎭⚖️ #CivilVsCriminal #LegalBasicsIndia #IndianLawExplained #CourtMatters #LexisAndCompany #IPC #CrPC #LegalAwarenessIndia 📌 Civil Case (Suit for Recovery, Divorce, Property, etc.): ➡️ Deals with private disputes between individuals/entities ➡️ Remedies include compensation, injunctions, or specific performance ➡️ Initiated by the aggrieved person (Plaintiff) ➡️ No police involvement ➡️ Based on balance of probabilities 📌 Criminal Case (Theft, Assault, Cheating, etc.): ➡️ Offences against societ...

  Can I Start a Business on My Spouse’s Property Without Legal Trouble? 🏠💼 | “Shaadi Ka Ghar” Ya “Startup Ka Office”? Ah, the entrepreneurial Indian spouse’s favourite question: “Can I legally start my business in my husband’s/wife’s property without any documentation?” 😬#StartupConfusion #SpousePropertyUse #BusinessOnMaritalProperty #LegalStartupIndia #EntrepreneurLifeIndia 📌 Short Answer: Not Without Proper Consent or Agreement! Just because you’re married doesn’t mean you automatically get legal rights over your partner’s property for commercial use. Business + marriage = always get it in writing! 💍📄 ⚖️#PropertyUsageRights #StartupAndSpouse #FamilyPropertyDisputes #SpouseConsentLegal What the Law Says: 🔸 If the property is exclusively owned by your spouse, you cannot use it commercially without their written consent 🔸 In case of jointly owned property , both parties must agree 🔸 Running a business without consent could lead to domestic disputes, eviction, o...

  Can I Recover My Money If Someone Gave Me a Cheque That Bounced?” – Don’t Let the Rubber Cheque Bounce You Off! 💣💸🧾 Here’s a client favourite from the "Why-do-people-do-this-to-me?" folder: 👉 “Someone gave me a cheque and it bounced. Can I take legal action and recover my money?” 😡🏦❌ 💡 Answer: 100% YES — and the law is on your side (with a vengeance)! The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 , specifically Section 138 , empowers you to initiate criminal action against the person who gave you a bouncing cheque. 🚨💼 #ChequeBounceLaw #Section138NIA #LegalActionIndia #ChequeRecovery #MoneyRecoveryLaw #LexisAndCompany #ChequeBounceHelp #NegotiableInstrumentsAct 📌 What You Should Do If a Cheque Bounces: ✅ Step 1: Get a written memo from the bank showing “cheque returned – insufficient funds” 🏦🖋️ ✅ Step 2: Send a legal notice within 30 days from the date of bounce ✅ Step 3: If no payment is made within 15 days of notice, file a criminal complaint under Sectio...