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Wednesday, 15th July 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, 15th July 2026

IP Speak
― Wednesday, 15th July 2026
CAFC Vacates PTAB Ruling for Patent Owner in Google IPR
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― Wednesday, 15th July 2026
Patent boom in generative AI – Germany leads in Europe
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― Wednesday, 15th July 2026
Trends in Third-Party Litigation Funding: A Cross-Jurisdictional Analysis
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― Tuesday, 14th July 2026
Federal Circuit Dismisses Patent Owner’s Patent Appeal for Lack of Appellate Jurisdiction
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― Tuesday, 14th July 2026
On Eve of Eligibility Hearing, Study Shows Significantly Higher Rates of Section 101 Invalidations for AI Patents
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Wednesday, 15th July 2026

Current News
― Wednesday, 15th July 2026
Louis Vuitton takes China’s trademark regulator to court as legal drive continues
The French luxury brand is suing the government body as it faces backlash over a trademark dispute with a Chinese milk tea chain
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― Wednesday, 15th July 2026
Japanese Design Patents Show What Seems To Be A Strange And Sleek New McLaren
The patent was registered on June 27, and published July 13; McLaren Automotive Limited is named as the applicant, and the Inventors/Designers are listed as Tobias Schulmann, Antonino Laure, and Alka Bradford, all of the United Kingdom.
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― Wednesday, 15th July 2026
A THIRD FEDERAL RULING SAYS STIIIZY PRODUCTS DO NOT INFRINGE ON PAX PATENTS
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has ruled that STIIIZY's redesigned All-In-One (AIO) vape does not infringe on any patents. That means the AIO vape is not subject to the previous exclusion order by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).
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― Tuesday, 14th July 2026
'Copyright trolls' pounce on Hawaiʻi arts social media accounts
Porter had signed an agreement with BVIRAL, a Tennessee-based licensing company that helps promote content creators but also monitors the internet to ensure its clients' videos are not being shared without their permission.
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― Tuesday, 14th July 2026
Autonomix Medical wins new patent for neural sensing technology
Autonomix said the patent grant covers its neural sensing technology and reinforces its intellectual property position. The company framed the addition as reflecting what it described as its leadership in neural sensing within the denervation market, which it characterized as a multi-billion-dollar opportunity
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Wednesday, 15th July 2026

Patent Office Update
― Wednesday, 15th July 2026
Ghana becomes first African nation to sign Accelerated Patent Grant Agreement for faster patent approvals
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― Tuesday, 14th July 2026
Head of the class: Trademarks at full power with USPTO’s AI tool
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― Monday, 13th July 2026
52% increase in patent filing within Electronics and IT sector in FY 2025-26
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― Thursday, 9th July 2026
USPTO Expands U.S. Patent Counsel Requirements for Foreign Applicants and Patent Owners
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― Wednesday, 8th July 2026
PTAB/USPTO Update - July 2026
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