Resourceful. Naturally.
Resourceful. Naturally.
Introduction This article disccuses share certifcate. A company’s capital usually starts with investment by the partners or founders themselves. As the company grows, investment is sought from different sources. A company may invite investments from the general public in exchange…
This article presents the concept of biopiracy as a threat to traditional knowledge in India. The article also elucidates the protection of traditional knowledge offered by the Patents Act, 1970 and steps undertaken to develop a digital library of traditional…
Procedure of striking off the name of a company from the Register of Companies is laid down in Section 248 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Registrar must follow this procedure along with the relevant rules. In this case, the…
Default in filing of balance sheet, profit & loss account, and annual returns can be grounds for striking off the name of the company from the register of companies under Section 560 of the Companies Act, 1956. Restoration of the…
The article presents the concept of “trade secrets” as intellectual property rights and their protection in India through common law principles and various statutory provisions. Introduction Chris Hardwick, an American comedian, has stated that; “We’re not in an information age…
The Registrar of Companies has the power to strike off the name of a defunct company from the register of companies under Section 560(6) of the Companies Act,1956. Consequently, the company is then dissolved. The company may, however, be restored…
Introduction “Share” means a share in the share capital of a company and includes stock [Section 2(84) of the Companies Act, 2013 (“the Act”)]. As per Section 44 of the Act, the shares or debentures or other interest of any…
This article examines the doctrine of Alter Ego and its relationship with the doctrine of lifting or piercing of corporate veil. The article also differentiates the doctrine from vicarious liability. Introduction In the world of superheroes, the common people of…
The article examines “domain names” as intellectual property and their protection in India through judicial pronouncements and under the trademark law as well as internationally through a dispute resolution system. Introduction Technological advancement has created a parallel cyber world to…
This article explains the evolution of the doctrine of Ultra Vires, originating in the UK, through statutory provisions and judicial pronouncements in India. Introduction Ultra Vires is a Latin term and translates to ‘beyond the powers’. The term is used…
