Legal Updates

Why Start-ups Must Prioritise Intellectual Property from Day One Start-ups thrive on ideas. Whether it is a new product, a digital platform, or a distinctive brand, value often lies in intangible assets rather than physical infrastructure. Yet many early stage founders delay intellectual property planning while focusing on funding, hiring, and market entry. This delay creates long term risk. Prioritising intellectual property from day one helps startups protect innovation, build investor confidence, and secure future growth. In a competitive and fast moving ecosystem, ignoring this area can weaken even the most promising venture. Intellectual Property as a Core Business Asset For most start-ups, intellectual property forms the backbone of commercial value. Software code, designs, inventions, brand names, and proprietary processes differentiate one business from another. Without clear ownership and protection, these assets remain vulnerable. Competitors may replicate features. Form...

  Commercial Law Risks Created by Copy Paste Contracts In commercial practice, speed often drives decision making. Businesses reuse old agreements or download templates to save time and cost. While this approach feels efficient, it creates serious commercial law risks. Copy paste contracts rarely reflect the real relationship between parties, current law, or sector specific needs. Over time, these shortcuts expose businesses to disputes, compliance failures, and financial loss. This article examines how copy paste contracts create legal risk, why courts scrutinise them closely, and how businesses can reduce exposure through careful drafting. Why copy paste contracts are so common Many businesses operate under pressure. Start ups and growing companies focus on execution rather than documentation. In house teams often rely on past agreements believed to be safe. Online templates also give a false sense of legal security. The problem lies in assumption. A clause suitable for one...

  How Governance failures often begin with weak internal policies Corporate governance failures rarely surface without warning. They develop gradually, often unnoticed, until a crisis reveals deep structural weaknesses. In many organisations, the root cause lies not in external shocks or individual misconduct, but in weak or poorly designed internal policies. These documents guide behaviour, define accountability, and influence how decisions are made at every level. When internal policies lack clarity or relevance, governance systems struggle to operate effectively. In an environment shaped by increasing regulatory oversight, stakeholder awareness, and reputational sensitivity, internal policies play a critical role in protecting organisational integrity. Understanding how governance failures originate allows boards and leadership teams to address weaknesses before they escalate into legal or financial consequences. The role of internal policies in effective governance Inte...

The Growing Role of Technology Agreements in India’s Digital Economy India’s digital economy continues to expand at a remarkable pace. Rapid adoption of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, fintech platforms, ecommerce solutions and data driven services has reshaped how businesses operate and collaborate. At the centre of this transformation lies a critical legal foundation. Technology agreements now play a decisive role in enabling innovation, managing risk and supporting sustainable growth across sectors. As digital transactions increase and technology partnerships become more complex, well drafted agreements serve as the backbone of commercial certainty. They define rights, obligations and accountability in an environment where intangible assets often hold greater value than physical infrastructure. Understanding technology agreements in the Indian context Technology agreements govern the creation, licensing, deployment and maintenance of digital solutions. In India, these cont...

  The Rise of India as a Start-up and Manufacturing Hub Over the last decade, India has emerged as one of the most dynamic destinations for start-ups and manufacturing businesses. What was once seen mainly as an outsourcing economy is now recognised for innovation, large scale production and entrepreneurial depth. Policy reforms, digital infrastructure and a growing domestic market have reshaped India’s economic profile. For global investors and founders, India now represents opportunity backed by scale and resilience. A strong foundation for entrepreneurial growth India hosts one of the world’s largest start-up ecosystems. Thousands of new ventures launch every year across technology, fintech, healthcare, logistics and clean energy. The availability of skilled professionals, especially in engineering and management, supports rapid product development. Universities and research institutions continue to produce talent aligned with emerging industries. Urban centres such as Benga...