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PRIME 8 LEGAL - PREMIER LAW FIRM IN GURGAON & DELHI

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HEALTHCARE
&
LIFESCIENCES

HEALTHCARE & LIFESCIENCES

INDIA'S GROWING HEALTHCARE SECTOR - AND THE LEGAL RISKS THAT COME WITH IT

India’s healthcare and lifesciences sectors are growing fast—driven by innovation, tech, and global interest. But with opportunity comes a complex legal landscape of:

  • Regulatory compliance

  • Licensing & clinical trial approvals

  • IP protection

  • Healthcare data privacy

  • Doctor-patient liability

  • Insurance, medical negligence, and telemedicine laws

 

Whether you're a hospital, pharmaceutical company, radiology & pathology labs, med-tech startup, or foreign health investor, our legal services ensure you're protected and compliant.

OUR HEALTHCARE & LIFESCIENCES LEGAL SERVICES

We act as strategic legal partners to stakeholders across the healthcare spectrum.

REGULATORY COMPLAINCE & LICENSING

Advisory on compliance with:

  • Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940

  • Clinical Establishments Act

  • Telemedicine Practice Guidelines (MCI)

  • CDSCO approvals

  • Medical device registration

  • Pharmacy licenses and renewals

 

MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE & DISPUTE DEFENCE

We represent:

  • Hospitals and doctors in consumer complaints & malpractice claims

  • Patients in medical negligence lawsuits

  • Mediation and out-of-court settlements

  • Legal notice drafting, reply, and court representation

 

PHARMACEUTICAL & BIOTECH LEGAL ADVISORY

  • Drug registration and labeling compliance

  • Clinical trial agreements

  • IP protection for formulations and biologics

  • Licensing & joint venture structuring

 

TELEMEDICINE & HEALTHTECH

  • Advisory for digital health platforms

  • Doctor onboarding & platform liability

  • App privacy policy, terms & consent compliance

  • Cross-border health services advisory

 

CONTRACTS & AGREEMENTS

  • Vendor, supplier & service contracts

  • Hospital-doctor agreements

  • Clinical trial MoUs

  • Pharma distribution & franchise agreements

  • NDA and data security contracts

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FAQs – HEALTHCARE LAW IN INDIA

Q1: WHAT LICENSES ARE NEEDED TO START A HOSPITAL IN INDIA?

You’ll need registration under the Clinical Establishments Act, Fire NOC, Biomedical Waste Management compliance, and licenses from state authorities. We help clients navigate this end-to-end.

 

Q2: CAN A FOREIGN PHARMA COMPANY DO BUSNESS IN INDIA?

Yes. We help foreign entities set up Indian subsidiaries or collaborate with Indian pharma partners. Regulatory compliance is crucial before marketing or manufacturing.

Q3: WHAT IS THE LEGAL RISK IN OFFERING TELEMEDICINE SERVICES IN INDIA?

You must comply with the Telemedicine Practice Guidelines issued by the Medical Council of India (MCI), ensure proper patient consent, and secure health data. We offer full compliance setups.

Q4: DO YOU HANDLE IP PROTECTION FOR MEDICAL INNOVATIONS?

Absolutely. We help file and protect patents, trademarks, and designs related to medical devices, biotech innovations, and drug formulations.

Q5: WHAT IF A PATIENT FILES A COMPLAINT FOR MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE?

We help you respond to notices, mediate settlements, and represent you in consumer courts or civil litigation. Documentation and timely legal strategy are key.

WHY CHOOSE US FOR HEALTHCARE LEGAL SERVICES IN INDIA?

  • 🧠 Industry Knowledge: We understand the nuances of healthcare, pharma, and medical laws in India.

  • 🌍 Global Outlook: International clients benefit from our deep local expertise and cross-border compliance advisory.

  • 💼 Startup to Enterprise Support: We’ve helped early-stage medtech firms and large hospital chains with equal focus.

  • ⚖️ Litigation + Compliance Balance: We don’t just advise—we also fight legal battles in court when needed.

 

GET HEALTHCARE FOCUSED LEGAL ADVICE YOU CAN TRUST

From regulatory frameworks to real-world courtroom defence, we’re your legal partner in navigating the complex healthcare ecosystem in India.

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