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OVERVIEW
CYS Legal has a well recognized technology, media and telecommunication (TMT) practice that draws upon practical insights provided by industry experts, to counsel clients in this sector.
Our lawyers combine extensive legal knowledge with a deep understanding of the TMT sector and the regulatory and political factors that can influence business decisions. We have expertise with both emerging, cutting-edge technologies and the more traditional ones that form the back bone of today’s digital economy.
We regularly advise TMT clients across the full gamut of subsectors including telecom service providers and equipment manufacturers, IT & ITES companies, semiconductors, consumer technology, edtech, fintech, AI, big data, internet and e-commerce, media, OTT platforms and digital sports and e-gaming companies.
Services
Telecom
- Advising telecommunication companies on domestic and cross-border legal, tax and regulatory issues relating to the provision of telecom services including obtaining relevant licenses and approvals;
- Advising on the legal and regulatory regime for telecom and related services in India including advice on complex “techno-legal” issues relating to internet services, voice over internet protocol, internet telephony, unified messaging services etc;
- Drafting license and service agreements;
- Advising on legal and regulatory framework for the licenses required to be obtained for the use of Ku band satellite transponders;
- Advising on licenses required for offering space segment capacity to Indian customers along with legal and regulatory issues;
Technology
- Representing prominent technology and IT companies in relation to Customs valuation of their imports into India;
- Advising on various import and export issues
Media
- Assistance in relation to drafting and negotiation of documentation;
- Advisory services for protection or infringement of intellectual property rights and interests;
- Tax advisory services
Film, Television and Music
- Contractual assistance in relation to talent agreements (agreements with actors, directors, music composers and other technicians), joint venture documentation (co-production agreements), production, distribution and licensing agreements, talent representation and management (endorsements, appearances etc.), new media related agreements, and marketing agreements (merchandising, in film placements, brand tie ups etc.);
- Drafting of the entire suite of documentation and negotiation of agreements;
- Advisory services for protection of intellectual property rights and interests;
- Tax advisory services
Sporting Formats and Franchises
- Assistance in relation to drafting and negotiation of documentation;
- Advisory services in relation to regulatory, tax, and contractual issues;