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Wednesday, 23rd September 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, 23rd September 2026

IP Speak
― Tuesday, 22nd September 2026
Pharma's patent cliff, 2026 to 2030: reading the Orange and Purple Books
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― Tuesday, 22nd September 2026
CAFC Finds Profitability-Calculation Patent Claims Ineligible
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― Tuesday, 22nd September 2026
Can Patent Filings Help Physical AI Companies Raise Capital?
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― Monday, 21st September 2026
The Missing Inventor Problem
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― Monday, 21st September 2026
Korea ranks No. 3 in global physical AI patent race
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Wednesday, 23rd September 2026

Current News
― Wednesday, 23rd September 2026
Honeywell victorious in UPC Bendy Boom conveyor dispute with Solvest group
The UPC's local division Mannheim found they infringed Honeywell's patent. The panel around presiding judge Peter Tochtermann also dismissed a counterclaim for revocation and rejected the defendants' licence defence for lack of substantiation.
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― Tuesday, 22nd September 2026
UFlex granted 20-year patent for high-speed aseptic packaging machine
UFlex Limited was granted a 20-year Indian patent (Patent No. 603158) by the Patent Office, Government of India, on September 18, 2026, for its high-speed twin aseptic packaging machine built for liquid products.
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― Monday, 21st September 2026
IBK Securities backs Alteogen as patent edge fuels global SC shift
IBK Securities on the 21st said Alteogen is expected to see long-term growth on the back of rising demand from global pharmaceutical companies to switch to subcutaneous (SC) formulations and exclusive patent competitiveness.
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― Monday, 21st September 2026
42Maru Secures South Korean Patent for LLM Visualization Technology; U.S. Application Filed
42Maru has received a patent registration decision in South Korea for its LLM-based data visualization technology and has completed its U.S. patent application. The technology focuses on organizing unstructured document information within enterprises into tables and charts, while verifying response figures against actual data to reduce hallucination. 
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― Monday, 21st September 2026
Samsung Hits Back at CSOT in OLED Patent Fight
Samsung is taking a new route in its ongoing patent dispute with CSOT. The company has filed a request to invalidate three CSOT OLED patents in the US. This comes after CSOT’s use of the same patents to sue Samsung for infringement earlier this year.
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Wednesday, 23rd September 2026

Patent Office Update
― Tuesday, 22nd September 2026
WIPO Names 15 Finalists for First City of Innovation Award
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― Monday, 21st September 2026
Discover the power of EPO PATSTAT data in TIP
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― Friday, 18th September 2026
EPO showcases patent intelligence at OECD Blue Sky Forum 2026
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― Thursday, 17th September 2026
Korea Patent, Trademark Filings Hit Record High in First Half
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― Wednesday, 16th September 2026
EPO : Back to school: Fostering curiosity and IP awareness
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