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I'm building fintech (payments/lending), do I need an RBI licence to launch?
Very likely yes, payments, lending, and money movement are RBI-regulated, and you can't quietly launch and hope no one notices. A payment aggregato...
Someone is copying my brand, product, or content. What can I actually do about it in India?
Your leverage depends on what you registered: a registered trademark lets you send a strong cease-and-desist and sue for infringement, while an unr...
I'm selling a physical D2C product (cosmetics, supplements, wellness). What product approvals do I need before I list?
Beyond company and GST setup, your product category has its own regulator: cosmetics and drugs fall under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act with CDSCO, m...
How do I license my own IP to someone else (a partner, distributor, or another company) without giving it away?
Licensing lets someone use your IP while you keep ownership, so the whole deal lives in the license terms: scope, territory, exclusivity, duration,...
I'm doing a paid pilot with a big company and they sent a 20-page contract. What clauses actually matter?
The clauses that will hurt you are IP ownership (do not let them own what you build for other clients), liability caps (never accept unlimited liab...
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