White Collar and Intellectual Property Crime

White Collar and Intellectual Property Crime: overview

White collar and intellectual property crime matters require careful review of allegations, transactions and evidence. Identify the relevant records and procedural stage before planning a response.

BIAT Legal LLP is a leading firm providing a full spectrum of white collar crime solutions including preventive compliance, internal investigations, defence, strategy and prosecution. Criminal remedies available under Copyright and Trademark Act are valuable resources in protection of intellectual property. These offences are ideally related to piracy and counterfeiting issues. Criminal action is not deterrent to accused but also to those who thrive to be part of piracy.

Progressive actions in criminal law and procedures have made it possible to shut the criminal case early through plea Bargaining and writ petitions to quash these proceedings. These helps in protecting the rights of the right holder.

White collar crime includes corruption, bribery, antitrust issues, employee fraud and embezzlement, financial misstatement, vendor fraud, management fraud and IP theft, criminal breach of trust, IT laws, defamation, internet fraud, contempt of court and perjury, money laundering, offences relating to documents, offences related to legal metrology, offences affecting public health and more.

The firm’s criminal law practice provides our clients with expertise services. We conduct trials in complex criminal and civil matters while ensuring compliance with FCPA (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act), Essential Commodities Act 1955, the Industrial (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951.,The Import and Exports (Control) Act, 1947, the Foreign Exchange (Regulation) Act, 1974, Companies Act, 1956, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, Information Technology Act, 2000, Income Tax Act, 1961, Prevention of corruption Act, 1988, Commodities Act, 1955, Negotiable Instrument Act and similar laws.


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Related guidance

For criminal matters, check the dates and applicable transitional provisions when identifying the substantive, procedural and evidence law. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam took effect from 1 July 2024, subject to applicable exceptions.

Official resources for white collar and intellectual property crime

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Frequently asked questions

When should I seek advice about a white-collar or IP-related allegation?

Seek a review promptly if you receive a complaint, notice, summons or other formal communication. Preserve the relevant records and explain any deadline or existing proceedings.

Which records should I prepare for the first discussion?

Prepare the relevant notices, agreements, financial or ownership records and correspondence. Provide a chronology and identify the people or entities involved.

Can an initial discussion determine the outcome of an investigation?

An initial discussion helps identify the issues and records to review. The position and next steps depend on the evidence, applicable process and stage of the matter.

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