The technology and communications sector continues to be the backbone of India’s digital transformation, driving growth and disruption across industries. With advancements in connectivity, cloud computing, SaaS, AI, IoT, and satellite communications, the sector is witnessing an unprecedented surge in innovation, investment, and global integration. At the same time, businesses in this space must navigate a complex, fast-changing legal and regulatory ecosystem that demands agility, precision, and strategic foresight.
At KNM & Partners, we provide comprehensive legal support to stakeholders across the technology and communications value chain – ranging from telecom operators, digital infrastructure providers, and data centres to SaaS businesses, internet platforms, IoT solution providers, and content aggregators. The Firm’s Technology & Communications Practice combines deep sector knowledge with robust expertise in corporate advisory and dispute resolution, enabling clients to scale, safeguard their interests, and stay compliant in an evolving legal environment.
The Firm assists clients in structuring commercial arrangements, drafting technology and infrastructure contracts, navigating sector-specific regulations issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), and TDSAT, and managing cross-border transactions and technology disputes. The Firm also supports clients in handling complex disputes involving service-level agreements (SLAs), IP infringement, trade secrets, licensing, data transmission liabilities, and jurisdictional conflicts.
The Firm’s dual capability in corporate and disputes practices positions us to offer strategic, commercially focused legal solutions that address both proactive structuring and defensive dispute management needs – ensuring that its clients can innovate and grow with legal clarity and business confidence.
Our Expertise
Advising on the formation, structuring, and investment readiness of telecom, cloud, and digital infrastructure ventures. Supporting M&A, joint ventures, spin-offs, and private equity deals in the tech and communications sectors.
Drafting and negotiating a wide range of contracts, including service agreements, SLAs, reseller agreements, content licensing deals, VAR contracts, and technology transfer agreements.
Advising on compliance with DoT, TRAI, and TDSAT frameworks, including unified license regimes, telecom infrastructure rollouts, and cross-border data transmission obligations.
Representing clients in disputes involving breach of SLAs, rollout delays, content take-downs, IP infringement, trade secret misappropriation, and contractual conflicts. Handling litigation, arbitration, and mediation in India and abroad.
Advising on enforcement and defence of IP rights related to software, source codes, hardware configurations, and algorithms. Supporting clients in copyright, patent, and licensing disputes.
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Our Experience
The Firm has been engaged by a broad spectrum of technology and telecom clients across India and overseas, including:
- Telecom Infrastructure Companies
Advising on tower leasing, fibre network rollouts, and regulatory disputes involving the DoT and TRAI. - SaaS & Cloud Computing Providers
Supporting in drafting master service agreements, cross-border structuring, data-hosting disputes, and IP enforcement strategies. - Digital Content Aggregators & Streaming Platforms
Assisting in takedown strategies, copyright disputes, licensing agreements, and content monetisation issues. - Tech Startups & IT Services Firms
Advising on vendor contracts, IP transfers, NDAs, and shareholder arrangements. - Satellite Communications Operators & Telecom Licensees
Representing in litigation, arbitration, and regulatory enforcement matters before the TDSAT, High Courts, and other forums.
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