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Best Practices for OPC Company Registration and Compliance in 2025

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1. What is an OPC (One Person Company)? A One Person Company (OPC) is a type of private company that can be established and run by only one person, combining the advantages of a sole proprietorship and a private limited company. Introduced under the Companies Act, 2013, One Person Company registration allows one person to be both the sole member and director, providing limited liability protection and a separate legal entity status with features like perpetual succession. An OPC is a one-man company that means it does not require a number of directors and members like traditional companies do, at the same time enabling solo entrepreneurs to run their business and meeting compliance in the corporate structure. 2. Why Choose OPC Company Registration 2025 ? Choosing OPC company registration in 2025 offers entrepreneurs limited liability protection and a separate legal identity, combining the benefits of a sole proprietorship with the credibility of a private company. The following a...

Beginner’s Guide to Intellectual Property Rights: Everything You Need to Know

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Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights – Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in India are rights that protect the creations of the mind, providing legal protection to creators and innovators, including inventions, literary, and artistic works, designs, symbols, and names used in commerce. The right is largely governed by the Patents Act (1970- amended in 2002), Copyright Act (1957); and Trademarks Act (1999) among other laws. The framework for Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in India has come a long way from traditional knowledge preservation systems to modern Copyright, Trademark and Patents laws inherited from British-era laws. Types of Intellectual Property Rights – 1. Patents - This gives an inventor the exclusive right to utilize their invention. 2. Trademarks —These protect names, logos, symbols and brands that distinguish products or services. 3. Copyrights — Protects against unauthorized use of original literary, artistic, musical and film works. 4. Designs...