New Computer Related Inventions Guidelines
The Indian Patent Office has replaced earlier provisions with new Guidelines for Computer Related Inventions, clarifying patentability criteria under section 3k of the Patents Act. The Guidelines provide…
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Importance of IP For Start-ups and Entrepreneurs (Part VII): Raising Funds from VCs and Investors in India
The post discusses the significance of IP for startups in India when raising funds from venture capitalists and investors. It outlines key challenges and practical steps for startups…
IP, Patents for Start-ups and Entrepreneurs IV – Trade Secrets and Confidential Information
The post discusses essential strategies for protecting trade secrets and confidential information in startups. It covers legal agreements, security measures, and appropriate documentation to safeguard business interests. Practical…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Mahindra’s Patent Force Fuels the Fire of Genius
Mahindra Research Valley has become pivotal in expanding Mahindra’s patent portfolio and fostering innovation in the automotive sector. Recent initiatives underscore the company’s commitment to intellectual property and…
Intellectual Property (IP) in India: A Decade of Progress Part 4
This post examines a decade of patent filing statistics across Indian states, highlighting Maharashtra’s leading position. It offers a structured analysis of regional trends in intellectual property creation,…