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Wednesday, 3rd June 2026

Articles
― Wednesday, 26th November 2025
Patent Blind Spots in India’s Startup and MSME Landscape

Abstract

India’s innovation economy is undergoing rapid expansion, powered by a thriving startup ecosystem and an extensive micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) sector. Despite their pivotal contributions to GDP, exports, and employment, the participation of these entities in the patent system remains disproportionately low. This underutilization exposes innovations to risks of misappropriation and constrains the nation’s ability to monetize intellectual property effectively.

Through policy analysis, sectoral mapping, and comparative international observations, this research identifies systemic weaknesses spanning capability gaps, structural constraints, and missed opportunity pathways. Key barriers include prohibitive costs, procedural complexities, limited awareness, and sector-specific exclusions. The paper proposes strategic reforms aimed at embedding IP capability within entrepreneurial ecosystems, reducing procedural friction, enabling effective enforcement, and creating viable monetization channels. Strengthening patent engagement emerges as a critical lever for enhancing India’s technology sovereignty, global competitiveness, and long-term innovation resilience.

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― Monday, 24th November 2025
Sovereign Patent Funds and Private Investment Funds: Strategic Instruments for Innovation-Led Growth in Emerging Economies


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― Wednesday, 8th October 2025
"Funding the Fight: How TPLF can Empower Patent Infringement Battles for Startups & Individual inventors

Is Third-Party Litigation Funding the key to leveling the playing field for Indian Startups?

It's about democratizing patent rights. While the global market for TPLF is projected to reach $59.78 Billion by 2034, India needs a balance between enhanced access to justice and regulatory safeguards

Should India implement mandatory disclosure and profit share caps to ensure responsible adoption?

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― Wednesday, 1st October 2025
The IP of AI Chip Design and TPU Patent Settlement: Shaping the Future of Semiconductor Innovation


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― Wednesday, 23rd July 2025
Electrical Vehicles & Battery Market - Technology, IP Strategy & Litigation

Electric Vehicles (EVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) rely heavily on battery and charging systems for zero-emission transport.

A deep dive into the IP landscape of this industry reveals unique IP filing and litigation strategies that are fostering market growth and business advantage. 

NethravathiD of IPpro analyzes these trends, offering key takeaways and learnings for industry players.

 #ElectricVehicles #EVs #BatteryTech #IntellectualProperty #IPStrategy #Patents #TradeSecrets #Litigation #Innovation #SustainableMobility #Patentpools #SEP #StandardessentialPatents

 

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Wednesday, 3rd June 2026

IP Speak
― Wednesday, 3rd June 2026
Federal Circuit Affirms Patent Ineligibility of Farming Data Collection Patents
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― Wednesday, 3rd June 2026
Efficient Infringement Rewards Copycats and Erodes Competition
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― Wednesday, 3rd June 2026
India’s HelathTech Patent Journey – From Innovation to Impact
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― Wednesday, 3rd June 2026
Federal Circuit Affirms Patent Ineligibility of Farming Data Collection Patents
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― Wednesday, 3rd June 2026
Efficient Infringement Rewards Copycats and Erodes Competition
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Wednesday, 3rd June 2026

Current News
― Wednesday, 3rd June 2026
Federal Circuit Reverses Indefiniteness Ruling on Means-Plus-Function Analysis in Gramm v. Deere & Co.
In Gramm v. Deere & Co., the Federal Circuit reversed a district court’s judgment that the key claim in a combine‑header control patent was indefinite. The district court held that the “control means” limitation required a disclosed “algorithm” because it treated the structure as a microprocessor. The Federal Circuit disagreed. It held that part of the disclosed structure did not trigger the algorithm requirement. Because that structure was enough to support the claim, the “control means” was not indefinite.
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― Wednesday, 3rd June 2026
Surfx Technologies, LLC files federal lawsuit for patent infringement against ONTOS Equipment Systems, Inc.
The Complaint asserts that ONTOS and SETNA infringe U.S. Patent Nos. 9,406,485; 10,032,609; 10,800,092; and 11,518,082, all of which relate to Surfx's groundbreaking low-temperature, atmospheric-pressure plasma systems used in applications such as surface treatment, cleaning, and metal oxide removal – critical applications in semiconductor packaging and electronics assembly for manufacturing AI and other chips, as well as applications in the aerospace and medical device industries.
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― Wednesday, 3rd June 2026
Cohesity Secures Earliest Invented Patent in the Industry for GenAI Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Platform Built on Secondary Data
Cohesity, a leader in AI-powered data security, today announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted the company Patent No. 12,619,501 for the foundational technology underlying Cohesity Gaia™, its generative AI platform for enterprise data. 
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― Tuesday, 2nd June 2026
GameChange Energy to Vigorously Defend Patent Infringement Allegations by Nextpower
GameChange Energy, a global energy infrastructure company, is aware of the lawsuit filed by Nextpower (Nasdaq: NXT) today alleging infringement of three patents. GameChange Energy denies the allegations in the complaint and intends to mount a full and vigorous defense.
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― Tuesday, 2nd June 2026
US Court Cites Ripple as Established Blockchain Standard in JPMorgan Patent Case
A federal court in the state of Delaware dismissed a patent infringement lawsuit against banking giant JPMorgan Chase, ruling the disputed patent invalid and formally recognizing Ripple as an established blockchain infrastructure standard in the industry.
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Wednesday, 3rd June 2026

Patent Office Update
― Wednesday, 3rd June 2026
WIPO : Ireland Patent Collection Now Available in PATENTSCOPE
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― Tuesday, 2nd June 2026
IPMC | Shanghai (Yangtze River Delta) Green Technology Intellectual Property Management Clinic (IPMC) Officially Launches
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― Monday, 1st June 2026
EPO: Republic of Moldova joins European Patent Organisation as 40th member state
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― Friday, 29th May 2026
USPTO Reports Faster Design Patent Examinations: What It Means for Seasonal Consumer Products
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― Wednesday, 27th May 2026
WIPO Women and IP Symposium 2026: Strengthening Women’s Participation in Global Innovation Systems
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