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Computer software’s that do not have a technical effect are protected under copyright law in india. Computer software is secured as a literarywork and the laws relating literary works would be applicable to computer programs. The computer software becomes copyrightable as soon as it comes into existence and is converted into a tangible form. It can be secured if it is written on the computer on any other medium. This is mainly because of the fact that ideas cannot be secured under copyright law. For more information, please see Copyright Protection in One Easy Lesson.

Computer software’s that do not have a technical effect are protected under copyright law in india. Computer software is secured as a literarywork and the laws relating literary works would be applicable to computer programs. The computer software becomes copyrightable as soon as it comes into existence and is converted into a tangible form. It can be secured if it is written on the computer on any other medium. This is mainly because of the fact that ideas cannot be secured under copyright law. For more information, please see Copyright Protection in One Easy Lesson.

The “TM” sign on trademark is used to differentiate the goods from others. It is to inform others that such logo or brand name is owned by its proprietor. The trademark registration application is under process and one should not use it. The “R” sign is used when the trademark is registered.

For more details read about when to use “R” and “TM” sign for trademark

A logo or symbol with particular colour or combination of colours can be protected under Trademark Act. But under copyright it is not possible because it is to protect the creative and artistic work.

Partnership firm means an agreement between two or more persons to carry on business activity to ear the profit. Here the risk and responsibilities are shared between all the partners as per the partnership deed. Here are the advantages to start the business under the Partnership firm.

No, trademarks and copyrights are not the same thing.

In any company the day to day activities are carried on by the directors of the company and not the shareholders. However the directors are authorised to make such decisions either through Articles of the company or by resolution passed at later stage. Further one can make the shareholders agreement where such types of clauses are included which are agreed mutually.

The following points can be covered in the shareholders’ agreement.

The business of IT services in form of company can be started very easily. For that you just need to first answer some questions to yourself to decide how company will be formed. The questions may be like as under:

Normally, the Registration certificate can be downloaded from the Trademark ministry by entering the application number. It can be used to show the originality of the trademark. But on the certificate there is a foot note that “this certificate is not for use in legal proceedings or for obtaining Registration abroad.” Hence if the certificate is to be used for any legal purpose then one has to make an application to the Trademark Ministry to issue the certified copy for the same.

The PAN of Sole Proprietor is considered as similar to the PAN of an Individual. Hence there will be no separate PAN for sole proprietorship firm.