Lawyers

  • Apurva Lahoti

    Associate

    B.A , L.L.B

    apurvalahoti@astrealegal.com

    Expertise IT, Automobile, Tourism and Hospitality, Work Permit, Information and Due diligence, Employment, Contract, Custom, and import-export, Direct Tax, Indirect Tax, Transaction Tax, Global Ta, Contracts law, Consumer law, Company law, Insolvency law, Intellectual Property lawx.

  • Somnath De

    Sr. Associate

    B.A.LLB (Hons.), DCL, C.C.I,C.F.I

    somnath@astrealegal.com

    Practices Cyber Laws,Internet Transaction, E-Commerce, Software and Computer Rights, Domain Dispute, Identity Theft,

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Astrea Legal acknowledges the transformative impact of the digital revolution and technological advancements in India, particularly with the rise of the Internet and the popularity of e-commerce. The decreasing costs and growing accessibility of the Internet have played a crucial role in this transformation, introducing new opportunities as well as legal challenges in the Information and Technology (IT) sector.

Legal partner to numerous multinational and domestic IT companies,  offering tailored legal solutions. Our expertise spans cyber laws, data protection, intellectual property (IP) rights, and e-commerce regulations, enabling us to address the unique challenges faced by the IT and e-commerce sectors.

Key Legal Challenges in the IT Industry:

  • Stamping and Negotiation of Contracts: Issues with shrink-wrap or click-wrap agreements that offer no scope for negotiation.
  • Data Privacy and Protection: Ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and safeguarding user data.
  • IP Infringement: Risks related to copyright, trademark, and patent violations.
  • Third-Party Involvement: Legalities of outsourcing website creation and maintenance.
  • Obscene Content: Managing issues of harmful and objectionable content online.

Services Offered:

IT and E-commerce  of services, including but not limited to:

  • Software Protection and Licensing: Legal protection for software innovations and drafting of licensing agreements.
  • Taxation Issues: Advisory on taxation related to IT and e-commerce businesses.
  • Cyber Laws and Cybercrimes: Assistance in compliance with cyber laws and handling cyber crime cases.
  • Information Technology Regulations: Ensuring compliance with relevant IT laws and standards.
  • Work Permits: Guidance on obtaining and maintaining work permits for international employees.
  • Employment-Related Issues: Legal support for employee agreements and workplace regulations.
  • Data Protection: Drafting policies and ensuring adherence to data privacy regulations.
  • Domain Name Dispute Resolution: Assisting in resolving disputes related to domain names.
  • Technical Support Agreements: Legal advisory on website development and technical support contracts.
  • Drafting of Agreements:
    • Software license agreements.
    • Service provider agreements.
    • Interconnect agreements.
    • Broadcasting and satellite agreements.
    • Other commercial agreements.
  • Intellectual Property Rights: Legal protection for trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets.
  • E-Contracts: Drafting and advisory on online contracts.
  • Consumer Rights Issues: Addressing deficiencies in services and unfair trade practices.

End-to-end legal solutions for the IT and e-commerce sectors, empowering businesses to navigate the complexities of the digital age while fostering innovation and compliance.