The government of India looks at software exports as one of its key growth areas and has set up an environment, which very strongly discourages any and all forms of software piracy and theft of software in India. One such measure that has been incorporated and instituted in India is the Indian Federation Against Software Theft (INFAST). INFAST is responsible for policing and tracking down any software theft, and formulating policies, which act as a strong deterrent for personnel and companies.

India is also a signatory to the GATT trade agreement and has agreed to the international laws against software piracy. Make sure your offshore partner signs an Intellectual Property Right Pledge and a confidentiality statement as part of the initial stages of your partnership.