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The Ironclad IP Assignment Clause Every Indian Startup Needs
Under the Indian Copyright Act, 1957, the person who creates code, design, or content owns the copyright — not the company that pays them — unless there is an explicit written assignment. This is the single biggest IP risk for Indian startups, and it's why every founder, employee, and contractor agreement on Founding Legals contains a non-deletable IP Assignment clause.
Why Post-Employment Non-Competes Don't Work in India — And What to Use Instead
If your employment agreement says "the employee shall not work for a competitor for 2 years after leaving," that clause is void and unenforceable in India under Section 27 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872. This article explains why, and shows the three clauses you can enforce — Confidentiality, Non-Solicitation, and Garden Leave.
POSH Act Compliance — The 10-Employee Trigger Every Founder Must Know
The moment your startup reaches 10 or more employees (including contractors, interns, and part-timers), you are legally mandated to comply with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 — known as the POSH Act. Non-compliance carries a penalty of ₹50,000, escalating to cancellation of business licence. This article shows exactly what you must do.
The Founder's Agreement — Vesting, Roles, and Co-Founder Exits
The Founder's Agreement (also called Co-Founders Agreement) is the single most important contract between you and your co-founders — yet it's the one Indian founders most often skip. It handles founder vesting, role definitions, decision-making, IP assignment, and what happens if a co-founder leaves. This article shows what it must contain.
Maternity Benefit Act — 26 Weeks Paid Leave & ICC Coordination
Under the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017, every Indian employer with 10 or more employees must provide 26 weeks of paid maternity leave to eligible women employees. This article covers eligibility, payment, crèche obligations, and how Founding Legals automates leave tracking.
Shops & Establishment Act — The State Registration You Cannot Skip
Every Indian commercial establishment — including SaaS startups operating from a single room with 2 employees — must register under the state-specific Shops and Establishments Act within 30 days of starting operations. This article shows how registration works, what it covers, and why most early-stage founders forget it.