Krishna and Saurastri Associates LLP is a legal advisor that provides assistance to advertising companies and broadcasting houses. Our scope of work covers copyright protection of ad-campaigns, reviewing the same in light of unfair completion, unfair trade practices, trademark law, the Code of the Advertising Standards Council of India and other relevant laws and regulations. We also advise on negotiation and drafting of commercial contracts, helping secure the necessary rights to enable these companies to broadcast content, enforcing intellectual property rights against infringers, etc.
Over the last decade there has been a robust growth in the media and entertainment sector in India. The paradigm shift in advertising, media and entertainment sphere characterized by unprecedented advancements such as rapid growth in technological know-how, has necessitated the need for solution–oriented well-structured legal advice. Krishna and Saurastri Associates LLP works alongside its clients in the media and entertainment industry to provide strategic solutions within the legal and regulatory framework and assists its clients with thorough due diligence and negotiations. We advise and assist our clients on the varied aspects of information technology laws, privacy laws and data protection, regulatory compliances, franchising, software licensing, domain name disputes, e-commerce and social media laws, drafting of contracts, copyright laws, trademark laws as well as licensing and assignment of intellectual property assets including literary work, musical work and artistic work. Our scope of work also encompasses advising and assisting advertising companies, broadcasters, movie producers, authors, artists, music composers, sound recording companies, OTT platforms, etc. in protection of their rights as well as enforcement of their rights in diverse litigation before the Indian courts.
Krishna & Saurastri Associates LLP assists clients that deal in any form of retail including large department stores, wholesalers, discount stores, super market and grocery stores, drug stores and pharmacies, multi-channel stores, packaged food and beverage retail, clothing and footwear franchises, luxury goods retail, ethnic retail, automotive retail, cosmetics and make-up retail, consumer electronics retail, furniture retail, specialty consumer service retail (salons, spas, massage, fitness, education and learning), e-commerce, etc. We have advised on trademarks and branding, litigation, licensing, data protection and privacy, merchandizing, distribution and other commercial agreements, anti-counterfeiting and related matters.
Krishna & Saurastri Associates LLP’S legal services have been extended to manufacturers of clothing (haute couture, luxury, affordable luxury, mass prestige labels), footwear, leather goods, unstitched textiles (wool, linen, cotton, silk, polyester), neckwear, fragrances (perfumes and colognes), grooming products, make up, bags and luggage, eyewear and sunglasses, writing instruments and stationery, watches and jewelry. We have also advised fashion houses and designers, influencers, retailers and department stores, fashion magazines, garment traders and distributors. Our assignments have included advice on trademarks and branding, copyrights, designs, contract manufacturing, brand acquisitions, litigation, licensing, business transfers, mergers, distribution, franchising, merchandising and anti-counterfeiting, etc.
At Krishna & Saurastri Associates LLP, we regularly provide legal advice to manufacturers of cosmetics, skin care, personal care, oral care, hair care, hair color, fragrances, perfumes, colognes, deodorants, antiperspirants, shower and shaving products, feminine hygiene, etc. We also provide assistance in acquiring franchises of salons, spas, barbers, waxing services, massage therapists, dermatology and skin care specialists. Our assignments have included advice on patents, trademarks and branding, copyrights, designs, contract manufacturing, brand acquisitions, litigation, licensing, business transfers, mergers, distribution, franchising, merchandising, anti-counterfeiting, labelling, regulatory issues, etc.
At Krishna & Saurastri Associates LLP, we extend our services to companies in the business of production, distribution and retailing of edible goods. Our clients are engaged in producing, processing or marketing soft drinks, functional and energy drinks, fresh and packaged juices, alcoholic beverages, confectionary, chocolates, ice creams and dessert, dairy products, poultry, fish, packaged foods, modified foods, nutritional supplements. Our clients also include restaurant franchises, grocery store chains, dessert parlors, dairies, meat processors, etc. Our assignments have included advice on patents, trademarks and branding, copyrights, designs, contract manufacturing, brand acquisitions, litigation, licensing, business transfers, mergers, distribution, franchising, merchandising, anti-counterfeiting, labelling, and regulatory issues.
The fast-moving consumer goods industry includes several subsets, and we at Krishna & Saurastri Associates LLP have advised each of those subsets. Our clients are known to be engaged in manufacturing and marketing of packaged foods and beverages, tea, coffee, confectionary (chocolates, toffees, biscuits, candy), toiletries, personal/oral/hair/skin care items, consumer electronics, home care products and household goods. Our advice has also extended to retailers of packaged or pre-packaged consumer goods. Our assignments have included advice on patents, trademarks and branding, copyrights, designs, litigation, contract manufacturing, brand acquisitions, licensing, business transfers, mergers, distribution, franchising, merchandising, anti-counterfeiting, labelling, and regulatory issues.
Krishna & Saurastri Associates LLP is proud to advise several leading banking and financial services companies on intellectual property and techno-legal matters. Our team has rich experience in counselling both domestic and international retail and commercial banks, investment banks, payment banks, non-banking finance companies, credit unions, stock exchanges, financial technology providers, insurance companies, mortgage lenders, mutual funds, venture capital funds, private equity firms, angel investors, and other financial institutions. Our assignments have included advice on trademark and brand protection, copyright issues, IP licensing, software licensing, patents, data protection and privacy, cybercrimes and internet fraud, IP backed lending and mortgages, and related matters.
Over the years we have advised all stakeholders in the restaurant, hotel and hospitality business on various aspects of intellectual property including branding, trademarks, trade dress, copyrights, license agreements, franchise agreements, merchandising, hotel management agreements, mergers, acquisitions, business transfer agreements, joint venture agreements, privacy policies, data protection, employment agreements among others. This includes full-service restaurants, family restaurants, quick service restaurants, fast food chains, coffee shops, tea houses, café’s, juice bars, ice cream shops, live-music venues, lodges, resorts, hotel chains, luxury hotels, casinos. Some of our assignments have also involved advice and conduct of litigation and arbitration proceedings.
Public and private hospitals, specialty hospitals, family planning clinics, dental clinics, dermatology clinics, diagnostic clinics, blood and stem cell banks, health and life insurance companies, medical services and managed care providers, senior care and assisted living providers, medical practitioners, hospital equipment manufacturers, hospital apparel manufacturers, pharmacies, health software and health IT companies have sought our advice on legal issues that concern their trademarks, brand acquisitions, litigation, operation and management agreements, copyrights, medical equipment purchase agreements, regulatory issues, malpractice issues, data protection, and other related matters.
IP rights have gained crucial importance in the education sector. There is a huge development in the education industry due to increasing digitization of course material and teaching methods, and general adoption of technology. Protecting important brands, securing copyrightable works, and patenting new inventions can provide an edge to an educational institute. Further, crafting strategies for monetizing such creations are also important in staying competitive and continuously generating new revenue streams. Moreover, in today’s times, IP ownership has become a relevant parameter in assessment of the ranking of an institute. Attorneys at Krishna and Saurastri Associates LLP advise colleges, universities and educational institutions on trademarks, copyrights, patents, designs, agreements and litigation matters.
At Krishna & Saurastri Associates LLP, we have advised sporting goods and equipment companies, broadcasters, leagues, teams, governing bodies, athletes, commentators, video game developers, online and mobile application game developers, sporting venue and stadium owners on different aspects of intellectual property. Our clients are involved in playing or promoting cricket, football, soccer, tennis, basketball, baseball, golf, volleyball, cycling, wrestling, hockey, polo, kabaddi, skating and badminton. Our assignments have included advice on trademarks, domain names, copyrights, license agreements, franchise agreements, sports marketing agreements, sponsorship agreements, broadcasting rights, publicity, personality and image rights, caricatures, character merchandising, e-commerce, patents and designs, privacy policies, data protection and software end user license agreements.
From time to time, our advice is sought by retailers, commercial and residential real estate developers, hoteliers, warehousing companies, private equity investors, infrastructure, heavy engineering and construction companies, architects, and interior designers. Krishna & Saurastri Associates LLP’s assignments have included advice on trademarks and branding, copyrights, patents, litigation, technology transfers, commercial agreements, and other related matters.
Logistics is the process of managing, acquiring, storing, and transporting resources. The logistics industry is evolving with the use of technology such as blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in supply chain optimization, and autonomous transport. Logistics providers are also experimenting with drone deliveries and automated deliveries. The business of logistics includes warehousing, storage and packaging, land transportation, courier and express services, port terminals, freight forwarding, customs, air cargo operations, cold chain logistics solutions, inland waterways, supply chain, liquid logistics, and rail logistics. Krishna & Saurastri Associates LLP’s assignments have included advice on trademarks and branding, patents, commercial agreements, and other related matters.