1. Learn
  2. Articles

Can Names and Surnames be Registered as Trademark?


The law in India does not blatantly refuse the registration of a surname as a trademark under the Trademarks Act of 1999.It is a general understanding and presumption around the world that surnames and personal names can be registered.

30 Dec 2016 by Lokesh Sharma

Directors Will Have to Soon Take an Exam to Show Competency


Independent directors will have to take an exam soon to show corporate competency. The Indian government proposes the step amid various fraud cases against the company director recently. The rules carved out in 2014 will have to be amended to bring in the

17 Jun 2019 by Archi Bhatia

Key Difference between Trademarks, Copyrights and Patents


Trademarks are used to protect distinctive brand marks like brand name, symbol or logo of a company. Whereas, copyright is used to protect the intellectual works of an author, artist or composer. A patent is granted for new and novel inventions etc.

23 Oct 2018 by Akshara Bala

How to file Form 10E for Tax Relief ?


Form 10E is filed to claim relief under Section 89(1) of the Income Tax Act. As per Section 89(1), if a salaried individual receives any advance/ arrears of salary amount, such individual may have to pay taxes on the total amount received.

19 Jan 2022 by Bhawna Arora

TDS Online Payment: Step by Step Process


E-Payment of taxes is an initiative that has made payment of taxes much easier and hassle-free for the taxpayers. The taxpayers no longer need to visit the department, stand in queues, take a token and wait for their turn in order to pay the taxes.

31 Dec 2021 by Bhawna Arora

Company Incorporation Amendment Rules 2016


The Companies Incorporation Amendment Rules, 2016 had been released on the 22nd of January 2016, and it came into effect on the 26th of January 2016.

20 Oct 2016 by Lokesh Sharma

Is it Possible to Patent Algorithm?


A pure algorithm is not patentable according to patent law. However if the algorithm is embodied in a machine and results in the transformation of matter, then it may be patentable according to a recent court decision.

31 Oct 2018 by Archi Bhatia

Application process for Karnataka Domicile Certificate

We all know the relevance of caste and disability certificates which play a crucial role in uplifting said minority section of society. Similarly, a domicile certificate is proof of the residential status of a particular state of India.
20 Jan 2022 by Advocate Amrita

Related Party under Company Act 2013


The Companies Act, 2013 has brought in numerous disclosure norms along with it rather than just regulatory approvals. One such major area is “Related Party Transactions”

20 Oct 2016 by Manmeet Singh

Can a Subsidiary own shares in a Parent Company?


According to MCA “No company shall, either by itself or through its nominees, hold any shares in its holding company and no holding company shall allot or transfer its shares to any of its subsidiary companies.”

27 Mar 2019 by Jaskirat Kohli