What is the Value of Your IP?
Indian companies increasingly seek to determine the financial value of their intellectual property through IP valuation. This post discusses various valuation methods and explains how the chosen approach…
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Value of IP for Small and Medium Enterprises
This article examines how intellectual property can provide competitive and financial advantages for Indian SMEs. It outlines key benefits, risk considerations, and the importance of building a quality…
Why Do Indian Companies Acquire Patents?
Indian companies acquire patents for several reasons, often unrelated to gaining business advantage. Motivations include meeting managerial targets, attracting investors, and marketing purposes, with quality and business value…
Extracting IP Value
Intellectual property protection alone is no longer sufficient for Indian companies seeking competitive advantage. This analysis explores strategic IP management, including audits and commercialization, to maximize IP value.…
Integrating Secrecy and Exclusivity to Gain Competitive Advantage
This post explores the strategic integration of patent and trade secret protection to secure competitive advantage for inventions in India. Key factors and legal provisions are analysed to…
Trade Mark Recap 2017 – Interesting Trade Mark Quotes
This post revisits some of the most interesting trade mark quotes from 2017, offering insights into branding, legal frameworks, and reputation. The curated quotes from industry leaders and…
Let’s keep that a secret, shall we?
This article explores the differences between trade secrets and patents, with a focus on legal strategies in India. It provides insights into when maintaining confidentiality may be more…
Finding Ideas, Inventions and Creations- IP Audits I
This article explores how businesses can distinguish and protect concrete ideas as intellectual property assets. It highlights the role of IP audits in identifying and leveraging inventions within…
Patents, Compulsory Licensing and Business Strategy
This article explores compulsory licensing in patents under Indian law, focusing on its impact on business strategies and public interest. Through case studies and legal analysis, the article…
IP, Patents for Start-ups and Entrepreneurs (Part- XII): IP Licensing
This post analyses IP licensing as a strategic option for startups to monetize and commercialize their intellectual property while retaining ownership. It reviews key agreement clauses and outlines…