Practice Areas
Technology Law & Digital Advisory
Technology companies face a distinctive set of legal challenges — from software IP and data protection to technology contracting and regulatory compliance. We advise technology businesses on the legal frameworks that govern their operations.
Overview
Technology law sits at the intersection of intellectual property, contract law, and regulation. For software companies, SaaS businesses, app developers, and digital platforms, the legal considerations are materially different from those facing traditional businesses.
We advise on the IP aspects of technology businesses — software copyright, patent strategy, open-source licensing compliance, and brand protection — as well as technology contracts, terms of service, and the regulatory frameworks that apply to digital products.
The Information Technology Act, 2000 and its amendments, together with the Personal Data Protection framework currently in development, have created a complex regulatory environment for digital businesses in India. We help technology companies understand their obligations and structure their operations accordingly.
Our Services
- Software IP strategy (copyright, patents, trade secrets)
- Open-source licence compliance advisory
- Technology contracting (development agreements, SaaS, API licences)
- Website terms, privacy policies, and end-user agreements
- Data protection and privacy advisory (PDPB)
- Cybersquatting and domain name disputes
- IT Act compliance advisory
- Digital content and platform IP advisory
- AI and emerging technology IP considerations
Legal Framework
Information Technology Act, 2000
Governs electronic commerce, cybercrime, intermediary liability, and data protection.
Copyright Act, 1957
Protects software as literary works and governs digital content rights.
Patents Act, 1970
Patent protection for technology inventions, subject to patentable subject matter restrictions.
Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
India's data protection legislation governing collection, processing, and storage of personal data.
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Protect what you've built.
Speak with Advocate Chirag Bhatt about your dispute, commercial, or regulatory matter. Initial consultations are confidential.