Technology, Media and Telecommunications
Technology businesses in India are regulated by statutes written for other industries and by rules issued faster than they can be read.
What we do
We advise technology, platform, media and telecommunications businesses on the commercial contracts and the regulation together, because in this sector they are the same conversation. Software, software as a service, cloud, licensing, reseller, integration and development agreements. Platform terms, user agreements and the allocation of liability that survives an Indian consumer claim. Intermediary obligations and safe harbour under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the rules made under it, including grievance and compliance officer requirements. Content, broadcasting, advertising and self-regulatory codes. Telecom and broadcasting licensing and the conditions that attach. Technology transfer, escrow and open source compliance. Product counselling for launches, where the useful question is not whether the product is lawful but which of its features will attract a regulator first.
Experience
The matters below are described without identifying the client, unless the client has consented in writing to being named.
