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Thursday, 18th 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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Thursday, 18th June 2026

IP Speak
― Wednesday, 17th June 2026
The Copyright Reversion Right India Refused
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― Wednesday, 17th June 2026
America’s Broken Patent System Must Return to First Principles
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― Wednesday, 17th June 2026
Congress Must Not Rewrite Patent Rules Without Evidence
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― Tuesday, 16th June 2026
Hooked on Differences: Design Patent Doctrine and Schedule A Litigation at the Federal Circuit
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― Tuesday, 16th June 2026
CAFC Affirms PTAB Obviousness Ruling for Fluid-Mixing Patent
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Thursday, 18th June 2026

Current News
― Wednesday, 17th June 2026
Hashgraph Group and Truesense File Patent for Physical-Digital Identity
The two companies announced they have jointly filed a European patent application for what they call Continuous Identity Trust Infrastructure (CITI), a new framework designed to connect real-world physical presence with decentralized digital identity credentials.
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― Wednesday, 17th June 2026
Hologic earns patent battle victory over Siemens Heatlhineers, mandates mammography system recall
Hologic announced today that it picked up a victory over Siemens Healthineers in the Unified Patent Court (UPC) in Germany.
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― Wednesday, 17th June 2026
Coquitlam woman wins fight against U.S. tech firm’s bid to compel testimony in trade secrets case
On June 10, Justice Richard Fowler rejected a petition by California-based Hayden AI Technologies Inc., which had asked the court to enforce a request from a New York federal court seeking evidence from Coquitlam resident Debbie Kerr.
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― Tuesday, 16th June 2026
Ugg Brand Owner Deckers Outdoor Corp. Loses Patent Case Against Quince
A jury verdict in the patent battle between Ugg brand owner Deckers Outdoor Corp. and the popular direct-to-consumer lifestyle brand Quince didn’t quite resolve the ongoing saga over “dupe culture.”
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― Tuesday, 16th June 2026
Did You Know? Tata Motors Filed 144 Patent Applications In A Year
This record-breaking year isn’t just about padding numbers; it is a strategic roadmap for the future of transportation. These 144 filings are deeply aligned with the company’s core focus areas, which aim to redefine how businesses move goods and people.
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Thursday, 18th June 2026

Patent Office Update
― Wednesday, 17th June 2026
China’s National Intellectual Property Administration Warns of 14,460 Companies Misrepresenting Themselves as Intellectual Property or Patent Agencies
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― Tuesday, 16th June 2026
Protection Rights Alliance: The five largest patent offices are pushing AI use
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― Monday, 15th June 2026
Patents become new competitive weapon for Vietnam’s cooperatives
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― Friday, 12th June 2026
Indonesia adopts WIPO data model to boost creative economy
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― Thursday, 11th June 2026
USPTO Director Sends PTAB Unpatentability Decision To Rehearing Panel In Light Of Contrary Jury Verdict
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