LEGAL SERVICE INDIA

Foreign companies have the option to set-up their business operations in India either in the form of incorporated entities or unincorporated entities. A foreign company opting for the incorporation route for setting up its operations in India is required to incorporate a company in India through either (1) a Joint Venture or (2) a Wholly Owned Subsidiary. A foreign company not opting to be incorporated in India is permitted to set up its business operations in India through any of the following offices: (A) Liaison Office (B) Branch Office (C) Project Office Being a signatory of International Agreements like GATT, GATS, TRIPs etc., India has opened up its various industry sectors to foreign investment. At present, India’s Foreign Direct Investment Policy provides for two different Entry Routing Models – (i) Automatic Route and (ii) Prior approval from Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) Route. ...

A trade mark (popularly known as brand name) in laymans language is a visual symbol which may be a word signature, name, device, label, numerals or combination of colours used by one undertaking on goods or services or other articles of commerce to distinguish it from other similar goods or services originating from a different undertaking. The legal requirements to register a trade mark under the Act are: •The selected mark should be capable of being represented graphically (that is in the paper form). • It should be capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one undertaking from those of others...... Register your Trade mark !