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Monday, 11th May 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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Monday, 11th May 2026

IP Speak
― Monday, 11th May 2026
K-food goes high-tech: Korea sees surge in health and wellness food patents
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― Monday, 11th May 2026
Time Machines, Cold Fusion, and a Glucose Problem: A 2026 Report on § 101 Utility
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― Monday, 11th May 2026
Maximizing AI Value Through Smarter IP Strategy
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― Friday, 8th May 2026
Trade Secret Litigation Trends in Life Sciences
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― Friday, 8th May 2026
AI in Aviation: Is a Patent Owner Liable?
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Monday, 11th May 2026

Current News
― Monday, 11th May 2026
Ease Live Awarded 2026 US Patent for Graphical Overlay Technology
Ease Live, an Evertz company, has announced that it has been granted a US Patent for its proprietary graphical overlay technology, the foundation for interactive live viewing experiences across streamed sports and entertainment.
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― Monday, 11th May 2026
Bombay High Court Rejects TVS, Kalelkar Pleas To Dismiss Laser Marking Patent Suits; Imposes ₹1 Lakh Costs
The Bombay High Court has refused to throw out patent infringement suits over laser marking and engraving technology filed by inventor Bharat Bhogilal Patel against TVS Electronics Limited and Kalelkar Surgicals Private Limited, holding that the dispute must go to trial.
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― Monday, 11th May 2026
Pfizer (PFE): Faces Fresh COVID Patent Overhang After Delaware Court Dismisses GSK-Linked Challenge to Comirnaty Claims
Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) is once again facing renewed uncertainty over its COVID-19 vaccine franchise after a Delaware federal court dismissed a legal challenge linked to GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) patent claims involving Comirnaty
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― Friday, 8th May 2026
ON.energy Awarded Landmark Patent for Medium Voltage UPS Systems
ON.energy today announced its award of US Patent 12,614,920, with a priority date of September 2, 2022. The patent protects the medium voltage double-conversion UPS architecture at the core of ON.energy’s grid-safe technology for AI data centers and mission-critical facilities.
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― Friday, 8th May 2026
Spinal Resources, Inc. Awarded Second U.S. Patent for Multi-Diameter Spinal Fixation Rod, Establishing a Layered IP Position
The patent meaningfully extends the protection secured by SRI's previously issued U.S. Patent No. 12,251,133, granted March 18, 2025. Together, the two issued patents create a layered intellectual property position covering the Company's proprietary multi-diameter, variable-stiffness spinal fixation platform.
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Patent Office Update
― Monday, 11th May 2026
WIPO : IP Management Clinic (IPMC) for Startups and SMEs in Med-tech Sector 2026
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― Friday, 8th May 2026
INTA 2026: Singapore pushes IP to the centre of its innovation economy
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― Thursday, 7th May 2026
European Patent Administration Certification (EPAC): enrolment now open
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― Wednesday, 6th May 2026
USPTO Updates SMED Guidance, Encourages Demonstrating Technological Improvement
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― Tuesday, 5th May 2026
USPTO Launches AI-Powered Image Search for Trademarks
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