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levels of understanding in each of our practice areas, technical skill and service delivery allowing us to provide accurate, reliable, timely and cost-effective advice across a range of industry groups and sectors. This is reflected through our team of associates, who abide by the system and ensure that the client’s needs always come first. We were incorporated as a Partnership firm in year 2001 firm but to beincorporated as LLP. Our senior partner is having experience of more than25 years in the area of litigation. We are team of specialized advocate handelthe matter related to their specialized field of law for respective clients. Andhaving a team of result oriented advocates dedicated to provide theappropriate and right solution at the earliest to the clients is essence of theworking of the team law intellect. Adv. Harish Katyal: having vast experience of 25 years Specialized in handling all types of matters in the courts including Civil Writs, Civil Matters, Recovery Matters, Real Estate Matters, Company Cases, Public Interest Litigation, Claim Cases, Damage Cases, Arbitration Matters, Trade Mark Cases etc. He has been appointed as Arbitrator in many cases. Adv Renuka Katyal: Renuka Katyal is a topper in Delhi University, joined the team law intellect as a core person for drafting/ vetting of commercial contracts, agreements, provide service in India as well as overseas. Currently practicing as an advocate in Delhi besides that also practicing before Delhi high court, NCLT and various tribunals. Adv. Sonika Katyal: Sonika Katyal is currently practicing an advocate in Delhi High Court Having Vast experience in drafting of commercial contracts and international Arbitration especially in U.K and U.S.A. She has been as an adviser in various IP organizations and making appearances as a guest lecturer. She is presently serving as Legal Consultants to various international companies and has been practicing in corporate law and specializes in contract law from Harvard Law School. She has also represented the company at various Global Conferences and has written various research papers.

Adv. Monika Katyal:

Monika Katyal is currently practicing as an Advocate in Delhi High Court. Having vast experience in drafting of contracts suits/petitions, legal opinions and Arbitration suits and engaged in providing on spot solutions to the corporate houses and consultants to the small and middle segments, companies providing end to end solutions to the legal issues and problems. She is also having a vast experience in handling matters related to the bankruptcy (before NCLT) and financial dispute related to the bank loan and /banking regulations etc. before that recovery tribunals in Delhi, Chandigarh, Lucknow. She is also providing consultancy to the financial institutions as well as banks related to the lending as well as recoveries.

Adv. Vinny Shangloo:

She is having vast experience in handling matters related to cooperates, recoveries and real estate as well as criminal cases of shoot of all the above. Specialized in criminal law and handling various high profile cases with the help of senior and is also having special knowledge in Recovery cases. Have excellent marking skills, prepared representation, read various papers on women right in seminars. There are various eminent legal personalities associated with the team and provide time to time on the various filed of law as and when required.

Our Services:

We represent our clients in the Supreme Court of India and before various High Courts. We also work in all the District Courts in Delhi NCR, all national-level Tribunals and Forums like the, Debt Recovery Tribunal and Appellate Tribunal, National Company Law Tribunal, National Consumer Disputes Commission, Banking Institutions, Real Estate and Arbitration Tribunal.

Why choose us?

We are firmly dedicated to high quality work. Our specialist team is punctilious, devoted and updated in our respective specialty. We are focused approach coupled with the bedrock of hard work and a passion for ethical excellence will definitely yield good results for our clients. Law Intellect India has grown rapidly on the strength of our well disciplined team of highly skilled lawyers. We are proud to represent our clients from individual, well known companies, NBFC’s, Banking Institutions, real estate companies, private businesses and etc.

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Arbitration and Dispute Resolution

The Firm along with its associates enjoys a dynamic back ground in Domestic as well as International Arbitrations. The experienced specialized group of Arbitration lawyers in the firm have successfully handled many hundreds of Commercial Arbitration cases. The Firm has also handled a variety of litigations associated to Arbitration in the High Court level. These cases have also been handled successfully at the Supreme Court of India level. The cases include matters related to: 1-Arbitration clause 2- Appointment of Arbitrator 3- Challenging arbitral Awards 4-Implementation of Foreign Awards in India The Firm is equipped with the requisite expertise and experience in organizing litigation related to Arbitrations nationally as well as internationally. Lawyers of the firm hold immense experience in Arbitration centres and Mediation Institutions including the listed below:

• Arbitration proceedings under ICC rules
• Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre
• Delhi High Court Arbitration Centre
• Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC)
• International Chamber of Commerce
• Indian Council of Arbitration (ICA)
• International Court for Commercial Arbitration
• London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA)
• Singapore Institute of Arbitration and Conciliation (SIAC)
• WIPO Arbitration on Domain name disputes
• Many more

Arbitrations in India The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 has been enacted to implement The Model Law on International commercial Arbitration 1985. The UNCITRAL Conciliation Rules was proposed by the UN wing in 1980. Therefore, Indian Law is passed almost in the lines of the International law. It guaranteed quick conclusion and minimal interventions of the courts. Currently the firm handles a number of Domestic arbitration proceedings and interrelated court litigation in India for:

• Corporate clients
• Individual clients

Currently, the Institutional Arbitration Centres have acquired huge popularity in India. Arbitration Centres are established by a number of Chambers of Commerce and experienced group of lawyers in India with effective Rules. The primary motto of establishment is to guarantee fair awards and exercise absolute control over the Cost of Arbitration proceedings. The Firm holds expertise and many years of experience in handling arbitrations before independent and individual Arbitrators. The firm has also challenged arbitrations as Arbitrators and Institutional Arbitrations before Retired Supreme Court and High Court Judges. The following high value Arbitrations have also been successfully handled by the firm:

• Airports
• Supply contract arbitrations
• Stock market arbitrations
• Infrastructure arbitrations
• Technology supply contracts
• Technology transfer related contracts
• Facility creation contracts
• Real estate
• Labour contracts
• Many more

International Arbitrations The Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is applicable to:

• Domestic arbitration in India
• International arbitration

Section 2(1) (f) of The Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act It defines "International Commercial Arbitration" as arbitration associated to disputes resulting from legal relationships (both contractual and non- contractual). It is measured as commercial under the law in effect in India where in any case one of the parties is:

• An individual who is a national of, or customarily resident in any country other than India

Or

• A body corporate which is included in any country other than India

Or

• A company or an organization or a body of individuals whose central management and control is put into effect in any country other than India

Or

• The Government of a foreign country

The Firm and its associates as Arbitration lawyers have efficiently handled a large number of International Arbitration assignments held in India and foreign countries. The Associates of the Firm have appeared for parties before the following defined under the Rules of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators:

• Arbitration Tribunals formed under ICC Rules
• Singapore International Arbitration Centre
• Indian Council of Arbitration
• Delhi High Court Arbitration Centre
• Hong Kong Arbitration Centre and tribunals

Enforcement of Foreign Awards in India As stated in the Foreign Awards (Recognition and Enforcement) Act, 1961, Foreign Arbitration awards of New York Convention, nations can be implemented in India. The Act was initially implemented by the Government of India to facilitate effect to the convention on the documented and enforcement of Foreign Arbitration Awards prepared at New York in 1958. A special list of countries acknowledged for the Foreign Arbitration awards execution has been prepared by the Government of India. Another list for 'reciprocating territories' has been announced by the Government of India for the purposes of s. 44 (Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 Act) in the Gazette of India. It includes the following 46 States:

1. Austria  Belgium Botswana Bulgaria Central African Republic
2. Chile
3. Cuba
4. Czechoslovak Socialist Republic
5. Denmark
6. Republic of Korea
7. Kuwait
8. Malagasy Republic
9. Malaysia
10. Mexico
11. Morocco
12. The Netherlands
13. Nigeria
14. Norway
15. Philippines
16. Poland,
17. Romania
18. San Marino
19. Ecuador
20. The Arab Republic of Egypt
21. Finland
22. France
23. German Democratic Republic
24. Federal Republic of Germany
25. Ghana
26. Greece
27. Hungary
28. Italy
29. Republic of Ireland
30. Japan
31. Singapore
32. Spain
33. Sweden
34. Switzerland
35. Syrian Arab Republic
36. United Republic of Tanzania
37. Thailand
38. Trinidad
39. Tobago
40. Tunisia
41. UK
42. The United States of America
43. USSR

Besides the above recorded list of countries, the Government of India has decided to declare China and Hong Kong as recognized nations for S. 44 (Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 Act) purpose. The Firm holds many years of experience and expertise in handling execution of Foreign Arbitration awards. The Firm also holds efficacy in handling related litigation. Arbitration Related Litigation The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 has significantly concentrated the interference of Courts. This has facilitated quick conclusion of various arbitration proceedings. However, certain issues may crop up pre or post Arbitration that may be solved only through the Court of Law. Here is a list of situations that can be settled only through Courts:

• S.9 of the Act - Interim orders to safeguard the interest of parties before the origination of the arbitration proceedings
• S.11 of the Act - Selection of arbitrators as stated in the Arbitration clause when there is an interruption or dispute between the parties for the appointment
• S.34 of the Act - The appeal in opposition to the arbitration award (s) subsequent to the conclusion of the proceedings.

The Firm is highly experienced in handling the above mentioned litigations in:

• The lower Courts
• The High Courts
• The Supreme Court of India

Corporate Law Services

The Firm has been handling all kinds of Corporate Law Practice, Corporate Law Services, and Company Law Services in India and abroad. Our team members include Lawyers, Company Law experts, Company Secretaries, Chartered Accountants with a strong experience in handling corporate law services to our clients in India and abroad. Since we have a strong and experienced team, our clients also get the best possible legal support when they use the services of our Firm. One of the special strength of our Firm is our National and international level network of Lawyers. This network not only works effective in extending the best services but also it helps our clients to cut its costs as well. Our international standard of services like corporate law services, company law services and other creates a comfortable working atmosphere with the foreign clients. Our Practice areas in Corporate Law practice include:

• Company Formation (Partnership, Limited Liability Partnership, Private Limited Company, Public limited Company etc.,)
• Company Law procedural matters
• Joint Venture Formation and Registration
• Debt Recovery proceedings (Civil Suits, Winding up proceedings, Criminal action etc.,)
• Company Law Board Cases
• Economic offences related matters
• FII, FDI related Permissions
• Reserve Bank of India related matters
• Foreign Exchange related matters
• Customs related matters
• Government Approvals
• Government Liaison work
• Pollution related matters
• Securities Exchange Board of India proceedings

click here to avail this service Negotiation of Contracts Commercial Contracts whether domestic or multinational, are nothing but the formalised understanding between the parties to the contract. But at the same time every portion of the contract needs clarity without any ambiguity, the obligations of both the parties along with the conditions, if any. It is important that if any of those obligations are not met by a party, the other party should have a clear legally executable remedy. But if a contract is drafted without understanding the local laws and procedures and if there is any ambiguity in the contract then it is weak contract. The Firm helps the parties to draft strong and legally binding contracts. Negotiation of Contracts is a very complex work not only because of the value of the contract but also because of complex business models coupled with complicated terms and multiple legal jurisdictions. In the recent past due to increased cross border transactions, joint ventures and high value, the requirement of the involvement of a competent law firm in the negotiation stage itself becomes necessary. Our Firm ensures the following general aspects in the contract, in addition to the special requirements, Whether the contract is executable in a particular country, to which the other party belongs to? Whether the contractual obligations are properly drafted in a self-explanatory manner without any vagueness that may lead to different legal interpretations by the Courts of law? Whether the contract complies with the basic legal requirements of all the jurisdictions of the parties to the contract? Whether the contract as it is written binds both the parties legally? If the above said points are scrutinised before the parties enter into  contract that will avoid future unnecessary legal proceedings. The Firm has a strong experience in the area of negotiation and finalisation of contracts. The services of the firm with regard to the contracts include the following:-

• Negotiation of contracts
• Legal opinion on the draft contracts
• Creating a formal contract on the basis of the business plan and the other terms agreed by the parties
• Contract related litigations
• Contract related Arbitrations etc.,

Foreign Direct Investment

In the recent years a number of  foreign organizations are establishing their business in India. This is mainly due to the investor friendly atmosphere across the nation. This has allowed most foreign investors to invest in India or start business. The entire process has become easier and faster. Today, the Government of India promotes foreign investment in different business sectors. The FDI limit has also been increased by the government in many sectors such as insurance, multi-brand retail, among many more. FDI Services Offered The firm holds significant know-how in assisting many Foreign Companies to establish their business in India. Our clients started their organizations after obtaining help provided by our professionals. Right from the initial stage of filing application to the authorities to the final start up of their office in the country, our professionals have assisted and counselled them. The Firm also helps clients in the following areas:

• Filing and Follow up of applications
• Opening of bank account
• Manpower requirements
• Compliance of statutory obligations
• Filing of returns
• Repatriation of funds
• A lot more

The clients feel comfortable dealing with the Firm. With highly experienced and dedicated professionals including a panel of proficient Labour law consultants, Company Secretaries, Chartered Accountants, and Tax experts. The firm is competent in offering effective services in this area. Business Setting in India Automatic Route The Government of India is making an attempt to simplify the ceremonial bottle necks and bureaucratic delays. Hence, it has allowed establishment of business by Foreign Companies sans any permissions and approvals from the Government. The government is also ensuring rights to repatriate their profits as well as various other funds. The Government of India also issues notifications from time to time in order to notify the sectors / activities about permission granted for 100% Foreign Direct Investment. The announcement is made as per the rules of FDI Policy of Government of India. In the event a foreign organization wishes to establish a business in one of the notified sectors as specified by the Government of India, the venture may not require formal approval from the Reserve Bank of India or the Government of India. Government Approval Route The route must be adopted by the Foreign Companies for starting up a business in India for activities not covered under the automatic route. These applications are placed before the following departments for final approval:

• Foreign Investment (FIPB)
• Department of Economic affairs
• Ministry of Finance

These days, the number of sectors under the above stated category is being reduced by the Government of India. This is a dedicated attempt by the government to open up the Business to the world. Hence, the cases covered under approval route may go through a consideration stage for clearances. Thereafter, they will go through the final decisions with respect to the requisite permissions within a reasonable time. Any Indian corporation that has received FDI from a Foreign Company (under Automatic or the Government approval route) must report to the Government in the prescribed manner. Required Details:

• The receipt for precise foreign investment amount for the issue of equity
• ‘Know your customer (KYC) report’ from the Overseas Bank of the Foreign Company

The above mentioned details should be submitted within 30 days from the date of receipt of the foreign inward remittances. Stated below are some of the well known business models that have been provided a green signal by the Government of India for the Foreign Organizations to establish their operations. Branch Office Model Under this model, any Foreign Company incorporated overseas and engaged in trading, manufacturing, etc. for at least of five years, is permitted to establish branch offices in India through a detailed approval from the Reserve Bank of India. These Branch Offices are permitted to serve as the representative offices in India for the parent / group foreign companies. Usually, the branch office is offered permission to indulge in the same activities in India, in which the parent company is initially engaged in its home country. According to the Rules, a branch office is barred from performing manufacturing or dispensational activities in India directly or indirectly. Profits earned through branch offices are liberally repatriable from India. However, these are subject to payment of applicable taxes. In order to establish a branch office in India, the parent foreign company should have a profit making financial record. This should exist for at least 5 years, in its parent country. The Foreign company should also have a total paid up capital of about USD 1, 00,000. This is necessary for establishing a branch office. Starting from the date of paper filing to getting permission for clearance, the process takes about 10 days to complete. Liaison / Representative Office Model According to the Rules, a Liaison office (Representative office) can take up only liaison activities in India for the parent Company. This indicates that it can act as an intermediary between the Parent Company in foreign countries abroad as well as the parties/customers in India. These offices are not allowed to conduct business in India. This means that they are not permitted to earn profits or make income in India. The role of these offices is limited to:

• Co-ordination
• Collecting of information
• Delivering information

The firm has helped clients from different countries to set-up liaison/representative offices in India. It is compulsory for a Foreign Company to invest a minimum paid up capital of 50,000 USD to start up a liaison office in India. Project Office Model The Reserve Bank of India is authorized to permit the requisite agreement to Foreign Companies so that they can establish their project offices in India, if the aspiring foreign company:

• Has secured an agreement to carry out a project in India
• The project in question is given a green signal by the appropriate authority of the Government of India

The project should also be funded by foreign inward remittance. The entity should also get a term loan from the bank in India or Public Financial Institution for the project. The Firm has facilitated many Foreign Companies to establish project offices in India to execute high value infrastructure projects across the country. Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) These days, the Government of India has started the capital market for Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) to a certain extent. According to the Rules, the following can file an application for FII status in India:-

• Pension Funds
• Investment Trusts
• Asset Management companies
• Incorporated / Institutional Portfolio Managers
• Endowment foundations
• Mutual Funds
• Foreign company society
• University Funds
• Charitable Trusts

The regulatory body ‘Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI)’ that regulates the Capital markets in India are authorized to act as the centre for the registration and acknowledgment of Foreign Institutional Investors. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has legalized the above said SEBI registered FIIs to invest in Indian capital markets. This can be done under the Portfolio Investment Scheme (PIS). The associates of the firm have assisted a number of foreign fund managing organizations to get registered as a Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) across India.

Litigation Services

The firm is primarily dedicated to practice in Litigation and appeal services in the following areas:

• Supreme Court of India
• Delhi High Court
• Competition Appellate Tribunal
• Competition Commission of India
• Environment Tribunal, Mining tribunal etc.
• National Consumer disputes Redressal Commission

The Supreme Court Practice The Supreme Court of India implements original Jurisdiction as well as Appellate Jurisdiction as stated in the Constitution of India. The Article 32 of the Constitution of India makes for the  applicable provision for the original Supreme Court of India Jurisdiction. The article serves as a base for the court to consider Writ Petitions. Article 136 states the Appellate powers. A Special Leave Petition by the aggrieved party is crucial to be able to approach the Supreme Court. This is the right way to challenge a High Court order. The associates of the Litigation Firm are highly qualified and experienced Advocates on Record. They have passed a special examination conducted by the Supreme Court of India. Hence, the Firm can guarantee the best services to its clients. The associates of the Firm have successfully contested the following cases in the Supreme Court of India:

• Arbitration
• Civil
• Criminal
• Matrimonial
• Mining
• Transfer
• Tax

The Delhi High Court Practice The Firm has successfully handled many cases in the High Court of Delhi as listed below:

• Writ Petitions
• Company Petitions
• Civil cases
• Application under Arbitration Act to appoint Arbitrators
• Disputes related to Trade mark
• Cases of infringement
• Appeal challenging the Arbitration Award
• Service related matters
• Election cases
• Succession certificate cases
• Corporate cases
• Cases associated with Contract & Tender
• Bank guarantee
• Criminal cases
• S.138 cases
• Winding up Applications

The experienced arguing lawyers are the pillar of support for the firm. They facilitate the firm guarantee unsurpassed services at affordable price. Cases that Deal with the National Consumer Commission The Firm has successfully handled many hundreds of ‘Appeals’ that challenged orders passed by the State Consumer Commission. The firm has also handled  original complaints filed before the commission directly. The Firm enjoys many valuable years of experience in handling revision petitions. These petitions were filed against the State Consumer Commission orders passed in appeals. The Firm along with its associates has effectively handled scores of cases in the following areas:

• Automobile manufacturers
• Airlines
• Banks
• Export Banking
• Medical Insurance
• Medical negligence
• Real estate
• Many more

Consumer cases are handled by a special department. A dedicated team of experienced lawyers are appointed to handle these cases. Electricity Appellate Tribunal The Firm has efficiently handled a range of Appeals and Revisions with reference to tariff finalisation and related matters in support of Electricity Boards, Electricity distribution Companies and consumers. These matters were brought directly to the Electricity Appellate Tribunal. Veteran lawyers have handled and argued numerous complex issues related to electricity tariff before the Electricity Appellate Tribunal. Competition Cases The Competition Act, 2002 was passed by the Parliament in the year 2002. The President of India accorded assent to the act in January, 2003. In the year 2007, the act was amended as the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2007. In accordance with the provisions of the Amendment Act, the Competition Commission of India and the Competition Appellate Tribunal have been established. Today, the Competition Commission of India is fully functional under Chairperson and six members. The act was passed to ensure fair competition among competitors in the Business and Industry. It is capable of delivering land mark Judgments to exercise control over abuse of dominance and behaviour displaying exploitation and exclusions by Corporates. India has recently permitted FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) in multiple brand retail. Hence, there will be an upsurge in cases related to predatory pricing. The Firm is experienced in handling cases dealing with the Competition Commission of India and Competition Appellate Tribunal. The associates of the firm have appeared for both complainants and the respondents. The experienced team members have made presentations on Competition law in India for Domestic & International conferences. These presentations have also been organized successfully before the Chambers of Commerce. The associates are also a member of “International Competition law group”. The group comprises of lawyers from 53 Jurisdictions. Mines Tribunal The Firm has efficiently handled cases before various Forums for different Mine owners including Mines Tribunal. The expertise and experience of associates in Mining law is visible from reported Judgments. The Firm also handles a variety of revision matters before the Mines Tribunal in New Delhi. Revision petitions that challenge the orders of various State Governments have also been successfully handles by the firm.

Negotiation of Contracts

Commercial Contracts are an official understanding between the parties (domestic or multinational). However, at the same time each part of the contract should be crystal clear sans ambiguity. It should also comprise of obligations and conditions (if any) of both parties involved. In the event where any of the obligations are not met by a party, the other party involved must have a solution in hand. The solution should be lawfully executable. If a contract is prepared without thorough understanding of local laws as well as procedures and contains ambiguity then it is categorized as a weak contract. We offer adept solution to the parties in drafting contracts that are strong and legally binding. What is Negotiation of Contracts? This is a complex task for many reasons:

• The value of the contract involved
• Complex business models
• Complicated terms
• Multiple legal jurisdictions

The increased transactions cross border, high value, and joint ventures have made competent law firm an important requirement at the negotiation stage. Our Firm guarantees the general aspects in the contract apart from the special requirements.

• Whether the contract can be implemented in a specific country, to which the other party belongs to?
• Whether the contractual obligations are drafted in a proper easy to follow manner san any ambiguity that may lead to diverse legal interpretations by the Courts of law?
• Whether the contract abides by the basic legal needs of jurisdictions of the parties?
• Whether the contract binds the parties lawfully?

In case, the above mentioned points are evaluated prior to the parties enter into the contract, the pointless legal proceedings may be avoided. The Firm holds experience in the area of contract negotiation and settlement. We offer the following services with respect to the contracts:

• Litigations dealing with Contract
• Negotiation of contracts
• Legal recommendation on the draft contracts
• Preparing a formal contract based on business plan and various terms agreed by the parties
• Contract related Arbitrations

• Many more

Property Law Practice

The Firm has a dedicated section that deals with ‘Property Law Practice’. The section comprise of all types of legal matter related to Property for clients both in India and foreign countries. The primary services provided to the firm include the following listed below:

• Title check
• Checking of crucial documents during sale, purchase, lease and rent for immovable properties
• Important documentation such as deeds, property agreements, and a lot more
• Mutation with the statutory authorities
• Properties maintenance for NRIs

Succession Law Practice This section includes handling of varied types of legal issues before and after the death of the owner. It also includes dealing of issues related to the partition of the properties. The primary services of the Firm, includes:

• Drafting of wills
• Settlement drafting
• Registration of partition deeds
• Drafting of gift deeds
• Certificate for probate and succession
• Drafting of partition deeds
• Appeal cases

Litigation in Courts of India and Foreign Countries The experienced and highly proficient lawyers of the Firm assist the clients in crucial tasks such as the drafting of partition deeds, wills, settlement deeds, and much more. The lawyers hold many years of experience and relevant expertise in handling cases related to succession within India and in foreign countries. The Firm has also offered help to foreigners and PIOs for securing succession rights over the properties situated or deposited in India. It has also helped them claim and en-cash these properties. Business globalisation and migration around India and across the globe has resulted in globalization of personal laws. This gives rise to complex issues. In certain cases of succession, the suit properties are situated in multi jurisdictions. Therefore, the courts are required to implement the laws of the home country regardless of the local laws of the nation where they were born or have been residing. The Firm also offers lawful support in the following matters:

• Negotiation of matters related to partition
• Mediating in the matters of partition
• Property valuation
• Partition deed registration
• Litigation related to the above mentioned matters

Business Set up in India The following succession laws in India will rule the succession procedures for cases that involve partition of the properties situated in India and the deceased individual had not domiciled to an overseas nation:

• Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act
• Hindu Law
• Special Marriage Act
• Indian Succession Act
• Muslim Personal Law

In the event where the deceased individual died intestate (without leaving a will or settlement) and had moved to a foreign country (except India), then the laws of the nation to which he/she moved to, will be valid to bring to succession proceedings a close. Indian courts are familiar with foreign succession rules and therefore know about the proceedings related to probate carried out in foreign courts. However, it is crucial to get a succession certificate from the suitable court with reference to a movable or immovable property located in India. For cases where a will has not been prepared, the succession certificate can make for an appropriate solution to officially transfer the immovable properties as well as movable properties to the legal heir (s) name (s). With cases where bank deposits are the area under discussion of partition, Banks will ask for a succession certificate supporting the legal heirs. The certificate should be issued by an appropriate court so as to release the funds, specifically if the deceased did not list a nominee in the bank deposits. The Succession Certificate This certificate can be issued under the S.123 of the ‘Indian Succession Act’ supporting legal heirs. The court having relevant Jurisdiction on the legal heirs can issue the certificate. The entire procedure of acquiring a succession certificate through court will take about a year provided all the requisite documents are produced in conjunction with the application. In the event where legal heirs choose to challenge the case, the proceedings of the court may delay. For suit properties located in diverse jurisdictions, the court that holds jurisdiction over the major segment of the suit properties will have the jurisdiction for certificate issuance. Hence,  the parties may not require approaching different courts just to acquire succession certificates. Wills and Probate Cases According to the Indian laws, a will can be announced as a title deed if all of the following are applicable:

• The will is attested by two witnesses

And

• None of the legal heir holds objection to the contents

And

• None of the legal heir holds objection to the existence of the will

Therefore it is an adequate proof to transfer the properties into the legal heirs names, as mentioned in the will. However, in the cases where objection is raised for the will by legal heir (s) or a third party applicant, the will should be probated or a succession certificate should be produced by the parties from an appropriate court. Special Services for International Clients Our associate holds efficacy and experience of over 15 years of experience in handling succession cases across India and in foreign countries. The associate has also handled succession related matters for our customers from over 30 nations. The Firm and its panel of lawyers are equipped with requisite experience and appropriate network to handle matters associated to successions across the nation and overseas. The Firm also ensures participation of local lawyers in all Jurisdictions. This ensures cost effective and faster process. The Firm has recruited civil law experts holding over two decades of practice experience. Hence, it guarantees premium quality services to the clients all around India and countries abroad.

Trademark Registration and Litigation

We offer trademark registration services in India. Our expertise lies in:

• Trademark infringement action
• Trademark licensing documentation services
• Trademark related litigation work
• Many more

Our proficiency in this area is over a decade old. The team of experts dealing with Registration of Trade Marks have been offering advice and recommendation on a variety of trade mark related issues. These include:

• Safeguarding trade marks from misuse and infringement
• Organizing litigation related trademark in India & foreign countries
• Offering help in settlement of domestic and international trade mark related contracts

Our clientele comes from over 30 nations across the globe. Legislation (Indian Trademark Law) The Trade Marks Act, 1999 is recognized as the pertinent Indian trademark law. The law came into force with effect from September 15, 2003. The implementation of this new law annulled the original ‘Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958’. This new Trademarks Act of 1999 is legislated along the lines of the WTO recommendations. It also complies with the TRIPS Agreements. According to the above stated law, India has become an integral part of the group of developed countries that are making dedicated efforts towards protecting the intellectual property rights via endowing with a system that guarantees prompt justice through a simplified procedure. New Legislation in India – The Main Features of the New Trademarks Act of 1999

• Besides trademarks for goods, registration of service marks is also permitted
• No requirement for separate application for distinct category/class of goods or services. A single application will suffice. A separate filing fee will be charged for each category of goods/services
• The stipulated term of trademark registration is 10 years. It is subject to renewal subsequently
• Trademark registration maintenance system in Part A and Part B with different legal rights, dispense away
• Imitation of recognized trademarks are not subject Registration
• Association owned Registration of Collective Marks is permitted
• Faults related to ‘trademark made cognizable’

Trademark Registration Service We offer the following India Trademark Registration Services

• Preparation and filing of the Trademark application. We make sure all requisite documents are in place.
• Updating the number of the application
• Maintenance of the File and follow-up with the office of Registrar of Trade Marks. This is crucial during analysis and dealing out of the Trade mark application
• Informing about the approval of the application or objections raised by the Registrar of Trade Marks office
• Counselling the publication of request in Trade Marks Journal by the Trademarks registry. Thereafter, a copy of the applicable page publication is forwarded to the client
• In the event of objections by the office, we offer help to the client in arranging the response to the office objections. We also include it in the Registry within the time frame granted by the Registry

Trade Mark Related Litigation We have gained specialization in protecting the rights of the Trademark owners around the world. We also hold vast experience in the following:

• Trademark registration services
• Trademark consultancy
• Trademark litigations
• Arbitrations

We have also attained mastery in handling land mark cases getting sanctions for foreign clients in the cases related to registered trademarks. We have passed off reliefs for unregistered trademarks. The Indian Courts grant significant relief to safeguard trade mark owners against all kinds of trade mark infringements. Our associates appear before Intellectual Property Appellate Tribunal in Chennai regularly. They are also regular in the High Court of Delhi. Trademark Licensing Recently all the Indian market is flooded with international brands after India had given a green signal to Foreign Direct Investment to Single brand retail stores. This has facilitated foreign brands to market in India through a ‘licensing agreement’ for legal use of their trademarks. The Trademark model is also recognised by the Indian law. This has curbed the possibility of misuse of International marks even if they are not registered in India. We have assisted many International Trademark owners to license their trade marks to Indian Companies. Our experts have done this via proper drafted licensing agreement. We hold many years of experience in handling issues rising out of these trade mark licensing agreements. Domain Name Disputes Our managing associate is a Domain name dispute connoisseur. He holds experience in handling many cross border domain name disputes successfully. The WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organisation) Dispute Resolution Centre disputes have also been effectively handled by our associate.

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