This book serves as a practical guide to the legal aspects of establishing and managing start-ups in India. It explains key legal concepts simply and accessibly, covering business structures, intellectual property protection, founder agreements, regulatory compliance, and risk management. Designed for entrepreneurs, students, mentors, and investors, the book combines legal insights with practical examples, checklists, and templates to help build legally sound and sustainable ventures. It emphasises that a strong legal foundation is not merely a compliance requirement but a strategic tool for long-term growth and success.
“Your idea gives your start-up life; the law gives it strength.”
Contents –
Unit I: Introduction to Start-ups
1.1 An Overview of Start-up
1.2 Government Policies and Schemes
1.3 Start-up Ecosystem
1.4 Summary
1.5 Key Terms
1.6 Examples
1.7 References
1.8 E-References
Unit II: Forms of Business and Related Laws
2.1 General Overview of Forms of Business
2.2 Sole Proprietorship
2.3 Partnership Firm
2.4 Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
2.5 Company
2.6 Other Forms of Business
2.7 Summary
2.8 Key Terms
2.9 Examples
2.10 References
2.11 E-References
Unit III: Intellectual Property Rights
3.1 An Overview of IPR
3.2 Trade Mark
3.3 Copyright
3.4 Patent
3.5 Design
3.6 Geographical Indication
3.7 Summary
3.8 Key Terms
3.9 Case Laws
3.10 References
3.11 E-References
Unit IV: Other Important Aspects Related to Start-ups
4.1 Drafting of Various Contracts and Agreements
4.2 Various Licenses, Registration Under Different Laws, Rules, Regulations
4.3 Taxation Aspects of Start-ups
4.4 Marketing Aspects of Start-ups
4.5 Human Resource Aspects in Start-ups
4.6 Summary
4.7 Key Terms
4.8 Case Study
4.9 References
4.10 E-References
