Legal guides, in plain language
General, educational information on property and intellectual property law in India. These guides explain how things work. They are not legal advice.
Property & Real Estate Law
View practice areaProperty Title Verification in India: What Due Diligence Covers
An overview of the checks involved in verifying property title before a purchase, and why each step matters.
6 min readResolving Property and Land Disputes: The Legal Process in India
How property and land disputes are commonly categorised and the broad steps involved in resolving them.
7 min readProperty Transfer and Registration in India, Explained
The general steps involved in transferring and registering property in India, from documentation to registration.
5 min readRERA and Homebuyer Rights: An Overview
What RERA is, and the broad protections it introduced for buyers of real estate in India.
5 min readNRI Property in India: Buying, Selling, and Managing from Abroad
How NRIs commonly buy, sell, and manage property in India from abroad, and the documentation involved.
7 min readStamp Duty and Registration Charges in India: What to Expect
How stamp duty and registration charges work on property transactions in India, and why they vary.
5 min readIntellectual Property
View practice areaTrademark Registration in India: Process and Timelines
The broad stages of registering a trademark in India, from availability search through to renewal.
6 min readPatent Filing Basics for Founders
What founders should understand about patents in India: eligibility, specifications, and the filing process.
6 min readCopyright Protection for Creators in India
What copyright protects in India, how protection arises, and why registration can still be useful.
5 min readTrademark vs Patent vs Copyright: What's the Difference?
A plain-language comparison of the three main forms of intellectual property and what each one protects.
4 min readTrademark Classes in India, Explained
How trademark classification works in India and why choosing the right class shapes your protection.
5 min readFamily Law
View practice areaMutual-Consent Divorce in India: How It Works
The broad stages of a mutual-consent divorce in India and what the process generally involves.
5 min readChild Custody in India: How Courts Decide
How custody questions are approached in India and the considerations that guide these decisions.
5 min readCourt Marriage in India: Documents and Procedure
The documents and broad steps generally involved in a court marriage in India.
4 min readCorporate & Startup Advisory
View practice areaLegal Checklist for Incorporating a Startup in India
A practical overview of the legal steps involved in setting up a startup in India.
6 min readFounder Agreements and ESOPs, Explained
What founder agreements and ESOPs do, and why clear terms help a startup avoid disputes.
5 min readA Compliance Overview for New Companies in India
The categories of ongoing compliance that newly incorporated companies in India typically need to track.
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