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CPC Order XV-A

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License Agreement | Social Media Announcements Do Not Constitute Commencement of Business for Fee Liability : Bombay HC
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|Bombay High Court

License Agreement | Social Media Announcements Do Not Constitute Commencement of Business for Fee Liability : Bombay HC

The Bombay High Court holds that mere social media posts announcing a business launch cannot trigger license fee obligations under a contract requiring payment only upon actual commencement of operations. This clarifies a critical boundary for commercial licensees and licensors, preventing premature financial liability based on promotional activity rather than operational reality.