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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... Advanced 3 resources → When do I actually need to register for GST, and what happens if I sell without it? You must register for GST once you cross the turnover threshold (broadly 40 lakh for goods, 20 lakh for services, lower in some states), but you ne... Beginner 3 resources → How do I protect my brand or invention outside India when I want to sell to the US or globally? Your Indian trademark and patent only protect you inside India, so a US buyer or a foreign copycat is outside their reach. For trademarks, use the ... Advanced 3 resources → 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,... Advanced 3 resources → 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... Advanced 3 resources →

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