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Franchising has emerged as a popular and effective business model in India, offering entrepreneurs the opportunity to expand their brands while allowing others to operate under a proven system. This model has gained significant traction due to India's large and diverse market, making it a fertile ground for both domestic and international franchise opportunities. However, navigating the franchise laws in India requires careful consideration of applicable statutes, legal compliance, and best practices in drafting franchise agreements. This article provides an in-depth look at franchising in India, along with important considerations for both franchisors and franchisees. 1) Understanding Franchising in India Franchising in India is a method of expanding a business by granting another party (the franchisee) the rights to operate under the franchisor's brand name and system. The franchisee typically pays an initial fee and ongoing royalties in exchange for the right to use the bran...

The registration and protection of industrial designs in India is administered by the Designs Act , 2000 and corresponding Designs Rules , 2001 which came into force on 11th May 2001 repealing the earlier Act of 1911. The Design Rules, 2001 was further amended by Designs (Amendment) Rules 2008 and Designs (Amendment) Rules 2014. The last amendment in Designs Rules came in to force from 30th December, 2014, which incorporates a new category of applicant as small entity in addition to natural person and other than small entity. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Q: What is meant by ‘Design’ under the Designs Act, 2000? A: ‘Design’ means only the features of shape, configuration, pattern or ornament or composition of lines or colour or combination thereof applied to any article whether two dimensional or three dimensional or in both forms, by any industrial process or means, whether manual, mechanical or chemical, separate or combined, which in the finished article appeal to and are judged...