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Why should I perform a Freedom to Operate (FTO) analysis before launching my product?

As a product developer, you likely put a lot of time and resources into developing your product. You want to be sure that you will not face any legal issues when you launch your product. This is where a Freedom to Operate (FTO) analysis comes in. Read More

How to Encourage Employee Inventors in Your Company to File for More Patents

As employee inventors continue to file more patents with the Patent office, it’s important that you encourage them to do the same within your company. There are many ways in which a company can encourage its employee inventors to file for more patents. If you’re ready to help your company get even more value out of your employee inventor program, you should follow these tips. Read More

5 Reasons Why You Should File Patents Over Your Inventions

If you’ve come up with an idea for a new product, you might be wondering if it’s worth filing a patent to protect that idea. After all, patents can be expensive to obtain and challenging to understand. Do you really need one? The answer is probably yes. Read More

Wacky Patents 2 – Ouija Board

This post was first published on 14th November, 2014. Next up in the series of Wacky Patents is a board game which has spooked people...

A Pharmaceutical Perspective by Ms. Vinita Radhakrishnan

Ms. Vinita Radhakrishnan examines trade secrets and patents in the pharmaceutical sector, highlighting key IP strategies and industry trends. The analysis offers insights into current practices and future directions within pharma intellectual property.

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 guide optimal intellectual property decisions.

Claiming with a Purpose, with the Blessings of the Inventor

The post examines the critical role of purpose-driven patent claims and stresses the need for inventor participation in the patent protection process. Effective collaboration ensures claims are commercially relevant and robust.

Patenting a Food Recipe?

This post analyses the patentability of food recipes in India, focusing on exclusions under section 3 of the Indian Patent Act. It explores when a food recipe may qualify for patent protection and provides relevant examples from patent classification systems.

Intellectual Property for Start Ups and Entrepreneurs

Intellectual property is vital for startups to secure business advantages and attract investment. This article provides a practical guide to patents, trademarks, copyright, and risk mitigation for entrepreneurs in India.

StartUp India: Patents and Business

Patents are becoming vital for Indian startups, offering protection, enabling growth, and attracting venture funding. The government’s SIPP scheme supports startups in securing and leveraging their intellectual property for competitive advantage.