Technology, Media & Telecom.
At AGN & Partners, we guide innovators, platforms, and network operators through the rapid convergence of digital ecosystems. We provide agile legal strategies to navigate disruptive technologies, complex media regulations, and stringent telecommunications frameworks.
At the Intersection of Innovation and Regulation.
The TMT sector is characterized by unprecedented growth out-pacing traditional legislative frameworks. Our specialized practice offers forward-thinking counsel to tech start-ups, legacy broadcasters, OTT platforms, and telecom giants operating in a highly scrutinized environment.
Whether structuring complex IT outsourcing contracts, ensuring compliance with the Information Technology Rules, or securing requisite spectrum and broadcasting licenses, we align robust legal protection with your commercial objectives.
Technology
IT & E-Commerce
Media
Content Regulation
Telecom & Infrastructure
Navigating TRAI and DoT compliance for seamless network operations.
Digital Infrastructure
Technology & IT Commercials
We assist software developers, SaaS providers, and tech enterprises in structuring their commercial relationships while ensuring compliance with India's evolving tech regulations.
- Drafting and negotiating complex Software Licensing Agreements, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and Cloud Computing (SaaS/PaaS) contracts.
- Advising E-commerce platforms on consumer protection regulations, platform terms of service, and foreign direct investment (FDI) guidelines.
Content Creation
Media, Broadcasting & OTT
As content consumption shifts to digital platforms, regulatory oversight is intensifying. We provide end-to-end legal support for broadcasters, production houses, and digital publishers.
- Advising OTT (Over-the-Top) streaming platforms on the Digital Media Ethics Code and structuring content acquisition and syndication deals.
- Pre-publication/pre-broadcast clearance, managing censorship challenges, and advising on Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) guidelines.
Frontier Sectors
Emerging Tech & Telecom Law
Providing strategic regulatory counsel for highly specialized and rapidly evolving digital and communication sectors.
Telecom Regulations
Guiding ISPs and operators through TRAI regulations, obtaining DoT licenses (UL/VNO), and structuring infrastructure sharing and satellite communication (SatCom) agreements.
Gaming & E-Sports
Advising on the complex legal distinction between games of skill and chance, securing approvals for Real Money Gaming (RMG), and structuring e-sports sponsorships.
Web3, AI & Fintech
Developing compliance frameworks for Artificial Intelligence deployments, digital assets, payment gateways, and navigating RBI's digital lending guidelines.
Dispute Resolution
TMT Litigation & Tribunal Advocacy
Conflicts in the TMT sector require nuanced understanding of both the law and the underlying technology. We represent clients in high-stakes litigation before specialized tribunals and constitutional courts.
- Fierce advocacy before the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) regarding licensing fees, spectrum usage, and broadcasting disputes.
- Defending tech platforms and media houses against claims of defamation, obscenity, and copyright infringement in the High Courts and Supreme Court.
Risk Management
Platform Liability & Compliance
We help digital platforms and content aggregators build robust frameworks to maintain safe harbor protections and mitigate statutory liabilities.
Intermediary Guidelines (IT Rules)
- Structuring internal grievance redressal mechanisms and takedown policies to ensure strict compliance with the IT (Intermediary Guidelines) Rules.
- Advising Significant Social Media Intermediaries (SSMIs) on traceability mandates and law enforcement cooperation.
- Defending platforms to preserve 'Safe Harbor' protections against user-generated content liabilities.
Advertising & Consumer Law
Vetting digital marketing campaigns, influencer partnerships, and comparative advertising strategies to prevent claims of misleading advertisements and ensure compliance with the Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA).
Ecosystems We Protect
Our legal strategies are explicitly engineered for the dynamic and converging digital economy.