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Types of Trademark in India

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 14-Feb-2024 09:31:14

Trademark is one of the unique and distinctive visual features that a company or firm possess. Trademark, usually in the form of ‘logo’ or in any such visual graphical form distinguishes the goods or services of one company from another. Such feature gives brand recognition and consumer trust. Likewise, there are various products and services that have well recognized registered trademarks. So, based on their features, trademarks are classified into different types. What are the Major Types of Trademark? In India, the Trademarks Act of 1999 recognizes many types of trademarks and each one of them serves distinct purpose. ... Read More

Types of Online Defamation

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 14-Feb-2024 09:36:19

Also known as cyber defamation, online defamation includes false and harmful content (either textual, picture, voice message, or even video) that published, shared, and disseminated through different social media platforms, blogging websites, online forums, etc. In this technologically advanced world, the digital landscape provides multiple avenues for the spread of defamatory content on the internet. Types of Online Defamation Depending upon the mode of publishing false and derogatory content, online defamation can be classified as − Social Media Defamation − Social media defamation refers to the publication of false or derogatory statements about an individual, business, or entity ... Read More

Principles of Corporate Governance

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 14-Feb-2024 09:37:20

Principle, primarily, refers the fundamental and long term belief or concept that influences and tailors respective people’s or organization’s decisions and actions in a productive and ethical manner. So, more often, it is used to set-up rules, guidelines, and standards that keep individuals or organizations on a right path and can make responsible and ethical decisions. By following the same concept, now we can say that the “principles of corporate governance” refers fundamental rules, guidelines, standards, and values that reinforce the effective and responsible management and subsequent productivity of the respective company. Based on the nature of the works ... Read More

Online Defamation Law in India

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 14-Feb-2024 09:40:16

Online defamation law in India, though, is a new area to deal with; however, its link can be traced in some century old laws of India including Indian Penal Code (IPC). Besides, its link can also be traced in Indian Evidence Act, Criminal Procedure Code, etc. along with the exclusively legislated Information Technology Act. What does Online Defamation Law Exactly Define? Online defamation law (also known as cyber defamation law) defines the legal principles and regulations that govern and regulate defamatory statements made through digital platforms, such as online social media platforms. Defamation in the online context involves the ... Read More

Difference Between Trademark, Copyright, and Patent

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 14-Feb-2024 09:43:16

Trademark, copyright, and patent, all three are covered under intellectual property law, as all three define the unique and distinctive creation of human minds. Though all three have the common feature in terms of their uniqueness and protecting features, but the meaning, shape, and overall characteristics are entirely different. Therefore, understanding their major differences is important for individuals and businesses seeking to safeguard their creations. What does the term “Trademark” Describe? Trademarks refer a distinctive designed logo, symbol, name, word, or combination thereof and its property is to identify and distinguish the respective goods or services of one party ... Read More

Defamation in the Age of Social Media

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 14-Feb-2024 09:47:09

In the present era, the increasing use of mass media and other mode of communication technology not only developed the national and global businesses and defense system, but also created an easy of mode of defaming an individual or entity. The injudicious and unwarranted use of social media can spoil someone’s career or business overnight. So, the technical term used for such wrongful act is known as cyber defamation or online defamation. What is the Meaning of Defamation in the Age of Social Media? "Defamation in the Age of Social Media" refers to the publication or spread of false ... Read More

Corporate Social Responsibility: Definition and Meaning

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 14-Feb-2024 09:49:33

In the beginning, specifically various chemical and other such manufacturing and mining industries caused unregulated pollutions and damaged the environment badly. Air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, land pollution, all sorts of pollutions were there. Over the years, the concept of polluter pays principle set up and one who causes pollution made liable to restore the damaged environment. Over period in time, the concept became more sophisticated and taken the form of corporate social responsibility or simply CSR. In the present era, CSR refers a company’s commitment to conducting business in an ethical and socially responsible manner. Besides, companies ... Read More

Corporate Governance Structures

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 14-Feb-2024 09:50:27

The term “Corporate Governance Structure” refers a well-established hierarchy within a company that defines relationships, roles, and responsibilities of each level involved in the governance of respective corporation. Such defined structures give transparency and better accountability that can be analyzed and examined clearly. Likewise, the structure of corporate governance defines a better system for decision-making and oversight. It consists of board of directors, executive management, shareholders, regulatory bodies, and related people who play essential roles in the governance of a corporation. Key Elements of Corporate Governance Structures Depending upon the factors like type of ownership (e.g. public, private, family- ... Read More

Corporate Governance in India

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 14-Feb-2024 09:52:00

With the growth and development of industries, firms, companies, and corporate cultures, the concept of corporate governance also evolved in India. However, since its beginning, the corporate governance in India, has undergone significant changes and reforms to encourage the transparency, accountability, independency, and ethical standards within Indian companies. Why does India Need Corporate Governance? The need for corporate governance in India arose because of demand of time and different indispensable reasons. So, following are some of the significant reasons that arose the need of corporate governance in India: To Provide Protection to Shareholders' Rights − Primarily, the corporate ... Read More

Jurisdiction: Meaning and Types

Mukesh Kumar
Updated on 14-Feb-2024 09:54:44

Jurisdiction that more often used in legal context and defines the power, subject, or even geographic regions that a court has been given to decide a case. The term ‘jurisdiction’ in a legal system is most fundamental and indispensable without which difficult to define different levels of judicial system. Meaning of Jurisdiction The literal meaning of ‘jurisdiction’ is “legal speech or declaration, ” which is derived from Latin terms ‘juris, ’ which means ‘law’ and ‘dictio, ’ which means ‘speech’ or ‘declaration.’ However, in recent time, the jurisdiction is defined as the extent of power of (typically) ... Read More

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