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Wednesday, 22nd April 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, 22nd April 2026

IP Speak
― Tuesday, 21st April 2026
AI Meets USPTO: The United States Patent and Trademark Office’s Evolution in the Digital Era
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― Tuesday, 21st April 2026
The Supreme Court Picks the Wrong Patent Fight in Hikma v. Amarin
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― Tuesday, 21st April 2026
Unnamed Inventor, Invalid Patent
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― Monday, 20th April 2026
India’s Tech Patent Surge Meets A Grant Bottleneck
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― Monday, 20th April 2026
Federal Circuit Reverses Trade Secret and Patent Invalidity Rulings in Penile Implant Dispute
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Wednesday, 22nd April 2026

Current News
― Tuesday, 21st April 2026
This New Ducati Patent Might Be The Most “Ducati” EV Motorcycle Idea Yet
Ducati's new electric motorcycle patent focuses on narrow packaging and precise motor control using an unconventional sensor layout….
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― Tuesday, 21st April 2026
NIT Srinagar Bags Patent for Innovative Eco-friendly Road Engineering System
SRINAGAR: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar has been granted a patent by the Patent Office, Government of India, for a new...
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― Tuesday, 21st April 2026
Solidion Technology partners with Hilco to monetize patent portfolio
DALLAS - Solidion Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:STI) announced today it has entered into a binding agreement with Hilco Global's IP Services...
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― Monday, 20th April 2026
PowerBridge Networks Acquires Avaya Networking Patent Portfolio
PowerBridge Networks LLC has acquired a networking patent portfolio from Avaya, the company announced earlier this month, marking the launch of a new intellectual property licensing firm led by industry veteran Dr. Donald Bitting.
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― Monday, 20th April 2026
Federal Court lets patent application proceed due to unsupported opposition
Australia’s Federal Court has allowed an appeal against the patents commissioner delegate’s refusal to permit a patent application to proceed to grant, upon determining that the respondent had failed to discharge its onus to establish any grounds of opposition. 
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Wednesday, 22nd April 2026

Patent Office Update
― Tuesday, 21st April 2026
New Ex Parte Reexamination Procedure at USPTO: What Patent Owners and Challengers Need to Know
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― Monday, 20th April 2026
EPO introduces AI captions to improve accessibility in digital patent proceedings
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― Friday, 17th April 2026
USPTO turns the corner on unexamined patent application backlog reduction
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― Thursday, 16th April 2026
EU study flags legal barriers to IP backed finance for SMEs
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― Wednesday, 15th April 2026
New USPTO Procedure Allows Patent Owners to Respond Before a Reexamination is Ordered
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