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August 2010
The Hurdles in Technology Transfers in the Defence Sector
Majority of India’s present day weapons and war machinery is obsolete. India is looking to revamp its defence capabilities and consequently making the country one of the largest military spenders in the world.
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July 2010
Changes in the Takeover Code: Raising the Bar of Indian M&A
The market regulator, Securities Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) introduced the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeover) Regulations, 1997, commonly known as the Takeover Code, which established the fundamental rules for mergers and acquisitions.
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June 2010
Whose Copyright is Right?
In determining how India should shape and modify its copyright policies, examining international, as well as individual nations' policies, can provide guidance. Of course, India has its own Copyright Act, 1957 ("Act"), but its age demonstrates an ongoing need for modification.
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May 2010
Consolidated FDI Policy: A compilation or a fresh construct
Since the liberalization of foreign investment regime in India, the Government of India has issued various press notes on foreign investment. In addition, various circulars and guidelines were issued under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (“FEMA”), Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”) independent of government press notes.
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April 2010
Copyright versus Patent – The Great Debate
In India, software has traditionally been protected under Copyright Act, 1957 (“Act”) as software programme. Computer software, also known as computer programme, has a market value and is subject to fierce competition due to a shorter life circle and the potential danger of blatantly being copied or developed by reserve engineering.
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March 2010
Termination of key management personnel: Judicial stand and practical considerations
Under the Indian legal regime, there is no specific legislation which governs the employer-employee relationship. As such the relationship between them is purely based on terms which have evolved from industry practices and customs...
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February 2010
Impact of the India-US Nuclear Deal and Opportunities in the Indian
Market: An Overview
Any development that takes place after close to 34 years can be deemed historic, and truly so, one such historic moment is India’s global recognition as a nuclear power state. In September 2008, the Nuclear Suppliers’ Group (“NSG”) approved an India specific exemption and the India-US civilian nuclear deal was signed on October 11, 2008.
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January 2010
Special Economic Zones versus Software Technology Parks – A Critical Analysis
The Special Economic Zones (“SEZ”) were introduced in India in 2000 in order to provide a level playing field to the domestic enterprises and manufacturers, so that they could compete with the global players. The SEZs are a separate, demarcated region governed by economic laws that are more liberal than the typical economic laws.
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