Handling contracts is crucial for businesses, but it can be complicated & time-consuming, leading to errors and missed opportunities. That’s where Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software comes in, simplifying the entire process. Contract management software is essential for modern businesses, making tasks like creating, storing, editing, and tracking contracts a breeze. These tools eliminate the hassle of manual paperwork and ...

The legal industry has witnessed a significant transformation with the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. AI is revolutionizing contract drafting, making it quicker, more accurate, and efficient than ever before. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of AI in legal documentation and how it is changing the future of contract generation. We will discuss the role ...

In the fast-paced world of sales, efficiency is key to closing deals swiftly and maintaining a competitive edge. Manual contract creation and management can be time-consuming, error-prone, and hinder the overall productivity of sales teams. To address these challenges, businesses are increasingly turning to Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) solutions that seamlessly integrate with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms. In this ...

Managing contracts requires constant attention to detail, organization, and accuracy. While there are various contract management software options available in the market, Spreadsheets are still widely used for contract management. In this article, we will explore how an Excel spreadsheet for contract management can be used to effectively manage agreements and provide you with some best practices for doing so. ...

In today’s increasingly competitive business landscape, sales-legal collaboration has emerged as a key differentiator that can drive revenue growth and enhance customer satisfaction. When the sales and legal departments work together, they can streamline the deal-making process, reduce contract risks, and build stronger client relationships. However, achieving effective collaboration is not easy. It requires a deep understanding of the roles ...

Legal and procurement are two distinct fields that are integral to the smooth functioning of any organization. Legal refers to the practices and procedures that ensure compliance with laws and regulations. Procurement, on the other hand, deals with the acquisition of goods and services required by an organization to carry out its operations. While these two fields may seem distinct, ...

Physical Legacy Contracts are a major issue for every enterprise around the globe. These physical documents are hard to keep track of and are spread across multiple repositories. Managing milestones, obligations & risks of all these contracts is a laborious manual task that can often lead to missed renewals or penalties. Digitize contracts for smooth contract management. These days, most ...

In today’s digital age, it is more important than ever to securely manage contracts. Generative AI is a powerful tool that can be utilized for contract management, but it is important to understand how to use it safely and effectively. In this blog post, we will explore the use of generative AI for contract management. We will delve into the ...

Learn how to streamline your contract management Legal professionals have to manage multiple contracts at a time, making it a daunting task. A mistake made in contract management can lead to serious consequences and affect the organization’s reputation. Contract management is not just about managing a document; it is about ensuring that everything is compliant with laws, regulations, and company ...

In the intricate world of law, where precision is paramount and every word holds weight, the concept of standardized contract templates emerges as a beacon of efficiency. Imagine having the ability to simplify complex legal documents without sacrificing accuracy. This article delves into the manifold benefits that standardized contract templates bring to the forefront, revolutionizing the way legal professionals operate. ...

What is an Adhesion Contract? Contracts are important agreements people make to ensure everyone understands their rights and responsibilities. However, some types of contracts can be quite different from others. One such type is called an adhesion contract. Adhesion contracts are named after a special quality they possess: they stick! In an adhesion contract, one party has a lot of ...

Introduction In the dynamic and ever-evolving world of business, contracts serve as the foundation for transactions and agreements between parties. These legally binding documents outline the rights, responsibilities, and obligations of all involved entities. However, with the complexity of modern business dealings, ensuring contract compliance has become crucial to maintaining the integrity of transactions and upholding legal requirements. In this ...

Introduction Contracts play a vital role in various aspects of business and personal transactions. Whether you’re engaging in a business partnership, signing an employment agreement, or purchasing a property, understanding the concept of contract value is crucial. In this article, we will delve into what contract value entails and discuss effective strategies to preserve and maximize it. Join us as ...

Introduction Contracts are the backbone of any business, governing relationships, outlining obligations, and protecting interests. However, managing contracts traditionally can be time-consuming, error-prone, and resource-intensive. This is where legal transformation towards contract automation comes into play. Leveraging technology to automate contract processes can revolutionize the legal industry, bringing about increased efficiency, accuracy, and cost savings. In this article, we will ...

Introduction Clickwrap agreements have become an essential part of the digital landscape, shaping the way businesses interact with their customers. Whether you’re a frequent online shopper, a software user, or an app enthusiast, chances are you’ve encountered a clickwrap agreement. But what exactly are these agreements, and why are they significant? In this article, we will explore the nature of ...

Introduction In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a game-changer for various industries. One area where AI has shown tremendous potential is the legal field. Generative AI, in particular, has emerged as a powerful tool for lawyers, enabling them to streamline their processes, enhance efficiency, and provide better outcomes for their clients. However, like any technology, ...

Introduction Imagine a well-organized kitchen where all your ingredients, utensils, and appliances are easily accessible, allowing you to whip up a delicious meal effortlessly. Just like a kitchen that runs smoothly, businesses also rely on efficient systems to manage their contracts and commercial relationships. This is where Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) comes into play. In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business ...

Introduction Understanding the importance of effective contract management is essential for general counsels. By tracking and analyzing key data points throughout the contract lifecycle, they can make informed decisions and drive optimal outcomes. In this article, we will explore the critical role of data points in contract management and discuss the benefits they offer to general counsels. The power of ...

Imagine you’re browsing Netflix, trying to find that perfect movie/show that you can watch while eating. You know exactly what you need, but finding the right movie/series can be frustrating. Similarly, finding the right vendor for procuring CLM Software can be overwhelming. Fear not! In this article, we’ll provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to create a compelling ...

Introduction to contract law Contracts are the backbone of legal agreements, serving as the foundation for countless transactions and relationships. As legal professionals, understanding the fundamentals of contract law is crucial to ensure the validity and enforceability of these agreements. In this article, we will delve into the key aspects of contracts, including their definition, invalidating factors, creation process, principles, ...

Introduction Generative AI: A Revolutionary Technology in the Legal Sector Generative AI, a cutting-edge technology that has gained immense popularity in recent years, holds the potential to revolutionize various industries, including the legal sector. This article explores the fascinating realm of generative AI and its implications for the legal domain. By examining the benefits, challenges, and ethical considerations surrounding its ...

Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in various industries, and the legal sector is no exception. Legal AI assistants, powered by advanced machine learning and natural language processing algorithms, are revolutionizing the way legal professionals conduct research, analyze documents, and streamline their workflows. This rapidly advancing technology holds the potential to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and productivity ...

Introduction Contract management plays a crucial role in the success of any business. It involves overseeing and optimizing the entire lifecycle of contracts, from initiation to execution and renewal. Effective contract management ensures that organizations adhere to agreements, minimize risks, and capitalize on opportunities. One way to measure and improve contract management processes is through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). This ...

Great! You are looking for a new Contract Lifecycle Management software to streamline & automate your contracting operations. However, evaluating the numerous tools can be a daunting task, especially in a crowded CLM market. Choosing the right CLM software can make implementation seamless and improve productivity while choosing the wrong one can leave a bad taste of legal tech.   ...

Blockchain technology is rapidly transforming every industry, and its potential impact has been assessed by key stakeholders in all industries. In recent years, blockchain has moved beyond its origins in cryptocurrency and is being adopted in a variety of sectors, including finance, healthcare, legal, supply chain management, and more. The technology’s decentralization and transparency make it an ideal solution for ...

Procurement is a critical function within any organization, responsible for the purchasing of goods and services from suppliers. To meet the evolving needs of organizations and to remain competitive, procurement must adopt new and innovative tools and technologies like Smart CLM to streamline processes, improve performance, and achieve organizational goals.  According to McKinsey Research, Greater visibility into existing contracts can ...

As a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), managing contracts is a crucial part of your role. Ensuring that your company is meeting all of its contractual obligations and that contracts are renewed promptly can be a daunting task, especially if you have a large volume of contracts to keep track of. CFOs are responsible to the Board of Directors and Risk ...

Contract negotiation can be a complex and time-consuming process, but there are a few key strategies that can help ensure a successful outcome. Contracts often contain legal jargon and technical language that can be difficult for non-experts to understand, slowing the negotiation process. Additionally, contracts that involve multiple parties or stakeholders require coordination and agreement among all parties, which can ...

As the role of technology continues to evolve in the modern business landscape, it is increasingly important for CTOs and CIOs to stay at the forefront of digitization and prioritize the adoption and implementation of tools that can improve efficiency and drive growth. One type of tool that should be at the top of the list for CTOs and CIOs ...

Legal teams are constantly on the lookout for new tools to streamline their processes and make them more efficient. One tool that has garnered a lot of attention in recent weeks is ChatGPT, a natural language processing (NLP) tool that boasts more than a million users and is creating a new-found buzz in the legal fraternity due to its ability ...

Buy-side and sell-side contracts are some of the most common types of contracts businesses deal with daily. However, most people are still confused by the contents of each contract and what they mean for their business. Having a deeper understanding and knowing the difference between these contracts is imperative to draft stronger, compliant contracts and ensure organization-wide compliance.  Having a ...

Negotiated Terms Contracts are the lifeblood of every business. These negotiated terms govern the way companies interact with their stakeholders and ensure that the company is protected in a constantly evolving business environment. Over the past few years, heightened customer expectations, disrupted supply chains, changing market dynamics, and rising inflation have pushed companies to re-evaluate their contracting process and stay ...

In today’s fast-paced business world, legal departments are bombarded with multiple contracts that they have to draft, analyze, and send to their respective stakeholders. They are required to stay on top of any renewals or obligations, which can be extremely inconvenient without a centralized source for their contract management.  Contracts are managed by various departments such as legal, finance, procurement, ...

Inflation has hit multi-decade highs across the globe with the US CPI index rising over 8.3% in the last 12 months. Despite the continuous moderation of federal governments to curb inflation, commodity prices have skyrocketed and companies are facing the brunt of it. Companies are pulling multiple levers to manage margins eroded by rising oil and commodity prices, supply shortages, ...

Are you doing business with small enterprises? If so you may be at risk for non-compliance under the new UTC reform bill ...

Greetings from Volody Products Inc.! One of the most competitive industries existing in the 21st century is the healthcare industry. With raise in medical tourism, growing infrastructural facilities in the medical care industry, drug trial, insurance cost, M&A, increased regulatory requirements, decreased governmental expenditure and rapid privatization, it has become quintessential for the healthcare industry to manage the contracts with ...

Greetings from Volody Products Inc.! The future is virtual. Countries across the globe are building up their digital proficiency by adopting advanced and deep technologies.  Digital revenue for the FY 2021-2022 saw 5x growth as compared to other industries. To breed and promote start-up culture, the government has allowed 100% FDI in Data processing, Software development and Computer Consultancy Services; ...

Contract managers in every organization are under constant pressure to design strategies that drive significant impact and deliver value in terms of cutting down on costs, time, and risks, thereby, improving overall performance. The optimal KPIs for contract management are built around “SMART” goals, which means the deliverables are specific, measurable, achievable, result-oriented, and time-constrained. Contract Efficiency, Contract Effectiveness, Contract ...

A sound contract management system requires executing standard best practices at all levels of an organization and making sure that the contract management process is complied with. Enterprise contract management software allows companies to improve business outcomes through automated contract management processes. The right platform can reduce risk, speed up business and optimize results. Good contract management transforms core operations ...

Given your busy calendar, it may be difficult to keep tabs on your company’s contracts, however, not properly managing your contracts, can result in serious legal, reputational, and financial risks. According to World Commerce and Contracting, inadequate contact management costs organizations 9% of their bottom line and can waste a significant amount of time as well. Not paying attention to ...

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has brought the world to a virtual halt like nothing else could. The economy as a whole spiraled downwards since the virus started spreading at a rapid speed. This massive paradigm shift caused by the outbreak has complicated the management of contracts since the majority of the working population is working from home. It has become ...

It might sound like, banks have enough time for LIBOR transition, however, considering the challenges attached to transition, it is almost certain that without absolute smart technology and, a well-thought-out strategy, LIBOR transition for the already signed contracts can be a nightmare and might result in banks getting into lawsuits amounting to billions of dollars. Welcome to the LIBOR transition ...

As businesses are going through the biggest pandemic Covid19 of the century, CFOs are becoming the most important asset in the company to support resilience and relevance. The challenges CFOs are facing include managing cash flows, fixed costs, price discount requests coming from customers, and delivery challenges from vendors. All these issues require the active participation of the CFO to ...

People in former times used to make deals that were way different than the current era. People went by the value of one’s word and had verbal agreements, which were to be honored for a time or until the end of their lives. One of the reasons for businessmen and entrepreneurs of the previous era adopted the word value was ...

Novel Coronavirus (#covid19) brings unprecedented challenges and requires every organization to evolve and bring in 360-degree changes to remain in business and ensure there is a limited impact on life, business, and no community spread.  Looking at global trends, now it is quite clear that # COVID19 is going to stay for a longer time and it may take about ...

Time and again SEBI has been giving a very direct message on how serious the regulator is about the compliance of Insider Trading Regulations and maintaining of Digital Database for Unpublished Price Sensitive Information.  To make things clear and put the onus on the Board of Directors SEBI has come out with new amendment called as SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF ...

Introduction Cost saving has always been top of every CXO mind and technology is the biggest contributor to businesses to reduce unit cost and improve profitability. Corporate would have never imagined a few years ago that there is something called Virtual Meetings that exists for them where they can make business decisions without going to the office. It isn’t making ...

As quoted by Sir Arthur Clarke, “Any Sufficiently advanced technology is equivalent to magic.” Technology brings growth, innovation and transformation. Not only it helps us to reduce life’s daily hassles but most importantly it saves our time which is the most valuable asset for the mankind. Many organizations are still reluctant to adopt technology at their workplace. They are still ...

It’s 2020, There is a global crisis due to unforeseen circumstances. The First quarter of 2020 saw the outbreak of coronavirus which started in Wuhan, China and later spread into the entire world and has now become a threat to mankind. Not only is the health of people affected but the economy is also at an all-time low. Under such ...

Novel Coronavirus (#convid19) bringing unprecedented challenges and requiring every organization to evolve and bring-in 360-degree changes to remain in business and ensure there is a limited impact on life, business and no community spread. By now it is quite clear that the #Convid19 is going to stay for years and it may take a few months to have an adequate ...

At Volody, we build products as per the specific needs of customers and work with constantly evolving products to make manual processes automated smartly. As per a survey done by Volody with more than 120 companies, it was found that on average contract drafting, negotiation and execution take almost takes 2 months and increase sales cycle significantly resulting in revenue ...

As you know SEBI has been taking Insider Trading Compliance very very seriously and they have been coming up with various clarifications and FAQs to make sure corporate India understands the regulations well and in case there is non-compliance no one takes advantage of the confusion. SEBI has come out with FAQs around SEBI Prevention of Insider Trading regulations. Click here ...

SEBI as part of its regulations on Prohibition of Insider Trading has asked companies to maintain digital database for Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) sharing and other information about connected persons and Designated Persons effective Apr 1, 2019.  SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 defines UPSI as: Any information, relating to a company or its securities, directly or indirectly, ...

Businesses are going through significant transformative effects of advanced technology, the legal community also has had a predictable action-packed 2019 – seeing developments in processes, regulation, and collaboration right away results of new business technologies. Similar to businesses of any nature and professionals across sectors, general counsels & lawyers have had to adapt so as to survive in their new ...

On Sep 23, 2019, SEBI passed an order, imposing a penalty of Rs. 22.7 crore on Aurobindo Pharma and its promoters for Insider Trading Compliance violation. While the violation happened in 2008 – 2009 but SEBI kept on investigating and finally, SEBI concluded with a penalty of 22.7 crores and the issue remains misuse of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) ...

In December 2018, SEBI came up with new sets of regulations requiring all listed companies to maintain digital database of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information sharing. In addition, there were lots of new compliance requirements came up and the responsibility is on Board of Directors to ensure complete compliance. Here is link to SEBI updated regulations SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) ...

Innovative technology has made inroads into almost every aspect of corporate governance. The objective is to provide ease, safe & secure governance compliances, digitization to reduce physial paper flow / storage and provide technology platform accessible from anywhere. SEBI also recently cameout with requirement of Digital Database for all listed companies for Insider Trading Compliance, Legal function is adopting to ...

It’s been more than 120 days since maintaining of Digital Database for Insider Trading Compliance has become mandatory, SEBI in order to standardize the process for compliance violation reporting and to respond to various queries raised by corporate India, SEBI has come out with standard format for reporting of Insider Trading Compliance violations. The form clearly suggest that the Insider ...

Disruptive and innovative technology has made inroads into almost every dimension of corporate  governance. The emergence of board meeting software has as resulted in a paradigm shift in the way board meetings are conducted and run. Nowadays board meetings are carried out, literally at one’s fingertips through iPADs and mobile technologies that facilitates anytime and anywhere participation in board meetings, ...

Unpublished Price-Sensitive Information (UPSIs) are truly confidential and any leakage to unauthorized people can create big reputational, financial and governance loss to listed companies in India. Data on shared cloud is not in control of company and prone to hack, un-intentional sharing and may give access to many unauthorized people. This can lead to non-compliance. In December 2018, SEBI came ...

‘Insider trading tells everybody at precisely the wrong time that everything is rigged, and only people who have a billion dollars and have access to and are best friends with people who are on boards of directors of major companies – they’re the only ones who can make a true buck. Securities fraud generally and insider trading in particular should be eminently deterrable ...

Insider trading is the unfair advantage that a company insider with access to confidential, non-public information has while trading on company securities. Thus, such individuals or persons are allowed to trade during restricted periods called trading windows. In India, SEBI overlooks the implementation of anti-insider trading practices. Applicability of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulation is fairly vast and it ...

‘The reality is that we do not know on what terms we would win access to the single market. We do know that in a negotiation we would need to make concessions in order to access it, and those concessions could well be about accepting EU regulations, over which we would have no say, making financial contributions, just as we ...

Volody’s Insider Trading Software (Volody PIT) is intelligent software designed for the company secretaries and compliance officers to monitor, track and ensure all the compliances related to Insider Trading as prescribed by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) vide SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. Be it trading on your own company shares or trading on restricted shares, ...

General Counsels spend significant time and efforts in drafting, negotiating a complete, error-free, protective and safest legal contract to protect interest of the organization. In the process, all contracts have various obligations, which are to be adhered to by all the parties to contract. While the agreement is drafted, negotiated and signed most efficiently, however, once it is signed and ...

With the regulators like SEBI and stock exchanges coming heavily on many private sector banks and listed companies where instances of data leaks resulting in possible share price movements, Board members have become extremely cautious in managing the board papers Board papers normally reach to Board of Directors in physical book form about a week before the Board, Committee or ...

As the whole corporate world globally is moving towards digitization and ensuring that they make the best use of data, take faster decisions and smart storage of documents, the pace is slow with Compliance, Legal and Secretarial functions in India. We conducted a survey speaking to Chief Compliance Officers, General Counsels and Company Secretaries of leading corporates and it was ...

As we are seeing global trends where countries are coming up with data protection policies, Govt of India also set-up a committee headed by Justice BN Shrikrishna to come up with Personal Data Protection bill framework which government can implement. While the draft bill is on lines of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which was passed by the European Union ...

When will the GDPR come into effect? GDPR will come into effect from May 25, 2018 Who does GDPR apply to? GDPR applies globally and companies outside EU will have to comply with the Regulation if they process personal data of EU data subjects in connection with: “Offering of goods or services” (payment is not required); or “Monitoring” their behavior ...

The recent disqualification of 3 lakhs directors, deletion of 2 lakh companies by Ministry of Corporate Affairs and compulsory delisting of 200 companies by Bombay Stock Exchange rattled corporate India forcing all Board Members, Senior Management and Auditors to re-check the compliance status of their companies. It clearly comes out that the non-compliance forcing regulator can take such a strong ...

At least two lac directors on the board of companies, whose names have been struck off by the Registrar of Companies (RoC), will be barred from holding any board position in new ventures although they will not have to step down from the board of other companies on which they are currently directors. So far, names of 2.1 lac companies ...

For every corporate, secretarial work forms a major part of the compliance administration. Secretarial work includes drafting of maintaining agenda, statutory registers, minutes, resolutions, filing of forms, etc. The traditional Company Secretaries are used to preparing the aforesaid documents manually every time thereby leading to time-consuming and cumbersome process, which may have unnoticed errors and mistakes. Transforming the entire process ...

A legal contract is an agreement enforceable in law. Every business entity has to enter into contracts be it for supply or purchase, partnership or trade or employment or any business deals whatsoever on a day-to-day basis. No modern corporation can survive without contracts. Contract management is the main agenda herein. Contracts must be managed over their entire lifecycle from ...

The cost of compliance is far cheaper than the cost of non-compliance. You could lose your identity if you don’t comply with law of land. In India, every business needs to comply with many regulations including : 1.     Income tax compliance 2.     GST Compliance 3.     Shop & Establishment Act Compliance 4.     Provident Fund Compliance 5.     Professional Tax Compliance 6.     Factories ...

Since 1991, India has followed the policy of LPG- Liberalisation, Privatisation, and Globalisation. These are three important reasons for the evolution of the Legal regime in the task of regulating businesses. India had to do so for various reasons, namely:- Now that the entry and exit barriers were removed for most of the businesses, a need was felt for some ...

A Company Secretary is a professional and a member of the board who handles the financial and legal affairs of a Company. The course of Company Secretary is quite professional but stressful involving the clearing of three written examination levels- the Foundation, Executive and the Professional Let us look at the role they play in a Company.  Role of a ...

Minority shareholders are those who have less than 50% ownership of Equity Share Capital of a Company. These are small investors and do not have an influence on decision-making on the functioning of the company. Since only the majority share-holders have voting rights over the management and control of the company, the rights of the Minority shareholders were ignored leading ...

Traditionally, the Company Secretary used to prepare all ROC forms, resolutions, drafting, etc. ‘manually’ every time for every other company. This cost them a lot of time and effort, and despite the effort many unnoticed errors and mistakes. Since for every corporation, secretarial work forms a major part of the compliance administration, there arises a need for Company Secretary Software. ...

  Legal Agreements are written documents between two or more parties wherein one or more parties agree to do something in consideration provided by the other party. In all spheres of business, Making of Legal Agreements is the most common, yet necessary thing. According to Wikipedia, “Document automation (also known as document assembly) is the design of systems and workflows that assist in the ...

Legal Agreements are written documents between two or more parties wherein one or more parties agree to do something in consideration provided by the other party. In all spheres of business, Making of Legal Agreements is the most common, yet necessary thing. Legal Software According to Wikipedia, “Document automation (also known as document assembly) is the design of systems and workflows that assist in ...

Software For Legal Judgement  These are decisions of courts regarding the rights and liabilities of a person, company o, or state. These decisions are taken by a court based on law already established by the legislature or by principles of equity and justice. Judgment usually contains, one the order of the court and second, the reasoning for the passing of ...

TDS Software Tax is a mandatory payment made to the Government for the welfare of the State and various other expenses. It is levied on worker’s income, business profits, and on goods and services. Since it is a mandatory charge, individuals and businesses should be wary of it. They should make sure to pay their taxes in the correct manner ...

Secretarial Compliance Software Nowadays, with the growing size of companies and the massive development of legislation related to them, it is important to keep track of compliance with laws by the Companies. While we have framed enough laws, there arises a need for their proper implementation. This need has risen seeing the emergence of malpractices and frauds. To prevent them, ...

Patents are techno-legal instruments that give exclusive rights to manufacture, use, sell, or import a product or service to the patent applicant. Usually, patents are sought to create a monopoly of a specific invention in the name of the patent-holder. A request for a patent, in most cases, is received from: Business Owner with an idea or product to patent ...

  Property Registration Agreement (immovable) as defined in Section 2(6) of the Registration Act, 1908 includes, “land, buildings, hereditary allowances, rights to ways, lights, ferries, fisheries or any other benefit to arise out of the and, and things attached to the earth or permanently fastened to anything which is attached to the earth, Whenever a person acquires a property registration ...

IP Registration Recent trends towards patents of big companies like Apple, Google, and Facebook are alarming. A news report revealed that Apple and Google invested $20 Billion in protecting their patent rights. This indeed shows the rising anxiety levels of Businesses when it comes to Intellectual Property. Let us try to understand why there is a need to protect your ...

VC  Funding On February 17, 2016, The Government finally gave a definition to the word, ‘Start-up’. According to its notification, a start-up company will be recognized: Till up to five years from the date of incorporation. If its turnover does not exceed 25 crores in the last five financial years. It is working towards innovation, development, deployment, and commercialization of ...

Ever loaned money to your friend who promised to pay you back, but he never did? Ever been told, “Yes. We’ll buy from you, please import the goods for us”, but that customer never came back to you? Ever hired an employee without creating an employment contract and he ran away just after his training period got over? How did ...

FDA Registration  was started to ensure medical products and food exported from the country are safe, of good quality, and are good and effective. FDA  registration activities in India include: FDAa registration 1. Inspecting medical products and food facilities that get exported 2. Engaging with Indian regulatory authorities to build confidence and quality 3. Partnering with Indian counterpart agencies on ...

Copyrights protect the original idea from being utilized by a competiutilizedCopyright Act,1957 governs the subj of ect of copyright law in India. The purpose of copyright registration is to place on record a verifiable account of the date and content of the work in question so that in the event of a legal claim, or case of infringement or plagiarism, ...

Auditor Appointment An auditor can be an individual or a firm that has been appointed by the company to execute an audit. in auditor appointment, an audit is a systematic analysis of books, accounts, statutory records, documents, and vouchers of an organization to know how fair and true the financial statements of an organization are. A person needs to be ...

This contract defines the ownership, initial investments, and responsibilities of each co-founder. It safeguards the interests of all the co-founders in case of disputes and arousal or problems. The co-founder agreement provides protection and binds all the partners to the agreed terms for the business. Co-founders agree at a very early stage of business, in fact even before incorporation, should enter ...

  An annual filing report is a whole and extensive report of a company’s activities during the previous year. Annual reports are required to give complete information about the company’s activities and financial performance to all the stakeholders associated with the business. The annual filing includes various reports such as general corporate information, operating and financial reviews, director’s reports, financial statements, ...

Softwares Technology has become an essential part of our daily lives. It has found a way into every single activity we do and every aspect of our lives we hear and read about new technological advancements every day. So what drives this advancement? It is an innovation that drives this advancement. People have come up with so many ways to ...

  In India, regulatory authorities are constituted by law for the implementation and administration of law. One of the regulatory authorities in India is the Registrar of Companies (ROC) for regulates all companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP) in India. Registrar Of Companies Registrar of Companies is empowered to regulate all the companies and their subsidiaries set up in India ...

Startup Listing Norms On July 29, 2016, The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) released a discussion paper regarding changes to the startup listing norms. Startup India listing the regulatory framework for Institutional Trading Platform (ITP) was put in place vide amendments notified to SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2009 (ICDR Regulations) on August 14, 2015. However, this ...

  With so many professionals (Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, and Lawyers) competing for more and more clients, the ones that do more—faster and more efficiently are the ones you’ll see improved productivity, increased coverage of services, and more clients with them. TDS Software In today`s technology-driven world, all business owners and senior corporate professionals are spending time on digital media ...

Holding Company A Brief Overview of Holding Company Structure in IndiaThe shareholder of a Private Limited Company can be anyone including an individual, another company, a trust, etc. In case shares of a Private Limited Company or Limited Company are held by another Company, the Company holding shares of the Private Limited Company or Limited Company is called a Holding ...

Funding Compliance is a buzzword these days and it gives a lot of confidence to founders to execute their dreams, and visions quite fast. At times start-ups do not get funding at the right time and sometimes they take advantage of borrowing from friends and family, taking loans from banks and NBFCs, and mezzanine funding from angel funds, VCs, etc. ...