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India Claims Patents

India’s Traditional Knowledge Digital Library has become a crucial tool in preventing foreign patent claims on traditional medical knowledge and practices. Through CSIR-TKDL, India has successfully protected its traditional resources such as Ayurveda and yoga from international misappropriation.

IP, Patents for Start-ups and Entrepreneurs III – Patents

Patents provide Indian technology startups with essential exclusivity and investor appeal. This post analyses patent filing strategies, including provisional, complete, and PCT applications, helping entrepreneurs make informed decisions. The discussion is structured for clarity and practical relevance.

Intellectual Property (IP) in India: A Decade of Progress Part 9

This post analyses patent application and grant statistics across various fields in India from 2008 to 2014. It highlights trends and developments in the Indian intellectual property landscape with a focus on factual data and legal context.

Importance of IP for Start-ups and Entrepreneurs (Part II): Trademarks

This article discusses essential steps for startups in India to secure trademark protection, including name selection, registration, and risk clearance. It provides a structured legal overview to help entrepreneurs avoid common pitfalls in trademark management.

An Interview : Mr. Somashekar Ramakrishna

Mr. Somashekar Ramakrishna discusses trends in automobile patents, the role of SMEs in Indian innovation, and best practices in patent prosecution. He offers insights on improvements needed in the Indian patent system and shares his vision for the future of intellectual property in India.

Will ALPHABET get Google into Trademark Trouble?

Google’s adoption of ALPHABET as its holding company name has raised important trademark questions, particularly in light of prior registrations by BMW and others. The analysis explores the legal risks Google may face under Indian trademark law.

Importance of IP For Start-ups and Entrepreneurs (Part I): Patents

This post analyses the importance of patents and intellectual property for start-ups and entrepreneurs in India. It explains how IP can contribute to business growth, investment, and competition management, while also addressing resource challenges unique to start-ups.

Happy Independence Day to all Sinapse readers!!!

This post marks India’s 69th Independence Day, honouring the nation’s tradition of innovation and intellectual freedom. It discusses flag patents and explains key flag hoisting technologies, blending historic and technical insights with an analytical perspective.

Intellectual Property (IP) in India: A Decade of Progress Part 8

This post reviews the top patent applicants in India from the IT sector and research institutions over the last decade. It presents data-driven insights into trends among leading companies, research bodies, and educational institutes.

Roche loses again

The Indian Patent Office has revoked Roche’s Valganciclovir patent, emphasizing Section 3d and public interest. This decision strengthens access to medicines in India and curbs evergreening by pharmaceutical companies.