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What Happens to My Employees During a Company Merger?

  What Happens to My Employees During a Company Merger?" πŸ‘¨‍πŸ’ΌπŸ“¦ #EmployeeRightsIndia #MergersAndAcquisitions #HRCompliance #LabourLawIndia #StartupHR #EmployeeProtection #MAndALegalities #LexisAndCompany πŸ‘₯πŸ§‘‍⚖️ Startup HR Head: “So... if we merge, can we just let go of some employees?” Lawyer: “Sure… if you also want to welcome a lawsuit with your new logo!” πŸ˜…⚠️ 🧾 Mergers & Acquisitions ≠ Employee Termination Free Pass When two companies merge or one is acquired, employees are often caught in the crossfire. But under Indian labour law , employees aren’t just assets on a spreadsheet. They have rights — and employers have responsibilities. πŸ“šπŸ§‘‍πŸ’Ό #EmployeeSecurityIndia #WorkplaceTransition #CorporateComplianceIndia ⚖️ What Does the Law Say? ✅ Employees must be given proper notice ✅ Full and final settlements are mandatory if terminated ✅ If transferred, terms of employment must remain equal or better ✅ You can’t force employees to join the new entity without...
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How to Protect Your Brand Name with a Trademark in India?

  How to Protect Your Brand Name with a Trademark in India?” πŸ’ΌπŸ›‘️🏷️ Client Question of the Day: "I’ve created an amazing logo for my online store. How can I make sure no one steals my brand name or logo?" πŸ˜ŽπŸ’‘πŸ›️ πŸ”₯ Top Keywords : Trademark Registration India, Protecting Your Brand, Trademark Process India, Brand Name Protection, Intellectual Property India #TrademarkProtection #BrandNameIndia #IntellectualProperty #TrademarkRegistrationIndia #IPRightsIndia #BrandProtection πŸ’‘ Answer : Congrats on creating a killer logo! But before you roll it out and start printing T-shirts with your logo on them, let’s talk protection . πŸ›‘πŸ’₯ In India, your brand name and logo can be trademarked through the Trademarks Act, 1999 . What’s that mean for you? πŸ”’ Exclusive Rights – Trademark registration grants you exclusive rights to use your brand name or logo for your goods or services. No one can legally copy it! πŸ‘Š πŸ’Ό Brand Identity Protection – You can sue others for infr...

Why Do I Need a Shareholders Agreement for My Startup?

  Why Do I Need a Shareholders Agreement for My Startup?" 🧐🀝 #ShareholdersAgreement #StartupOwnership #CorporateLawIndia #BusinessStructure #FounderAgreement #LegalProtectionsIndia #StartupGrowth #EquityProtection πŸ’ΌπŸ’‘ Founder: “We’re all co-founders, it’s obvious we’re on the same page!” Lawyer: “Ah, but you never know what might happen when one of you wants to sell or exit...” πŸ˜¬πŸ’” πŸ”‘ What Is a Shareholders Agreement (SHA)? A Shareholders Agreement is the shield that protects your ownership structure, equity splits , and the decision-making power within your startup. It defines the rights , responsibilities , and dispute resolution mechanisms between the co-founders and investors. πŸš€πŸ›‘️ #EquityProtection #StartupOwnershipStructure #CoFounderAgreement 🚨 Why Do Founders Often Forget to Sign One? ❌ Assumes “we’re all friends” — until you need a decision on selling shares ❌ Lack of clarity on exit strategies or voting rights ❌ Potential legal battles when one fo...