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Tuesday, 20th October 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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Tuesday, 20th October 2026

IP Speak
― Monday, 19th October 2026
AI and Trade Secret Protection: The Institutional Knowledge Gap
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― Monday, 19th October 2026
Scilex Pharms. Inc. v. Aveva Drug Delivery Systems, Inc.
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― Monday, 19th October 2026
The Briefing: Cooperstown Strikes Out: Parody, Fair Use & Trademark Law
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― Friday, 16th October 2026
Tannenbaum Helpern AI, Inventorship, and Authorship: What Patent and Copyright Owners Need to Know
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― Friday, 16th October 2026
GenAI in Advertising and Influencer Marketing: The Legal Framework (2026 Update)
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Tuesday, 20th October 2026

Current News
― Monday, 19th October 2026
Qualcomm Announces Long-Term Patent Cross-License Agreement with Transsion
Qualcomm Incorporated today announced that it has entered into a long-term renewal of its global patent licenses with Transsion Holdings,...
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― Monday, 19th October 2026
Sony patents AI that predicts a game's next frame before the GPU finishes rendering it
Forward-looking: Sony has filed a patent for an AI system that predicts a game's next frame before the graphics hardware finishes rendering...
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― Monday, 19th October 2026
Letters Patent Bench Can't Interfere With Single Bench Decision On Mere Showing Of Some Error Of Fact Or..
"Letters Patent Bench can interfere in the matter only where the findings are demonstrably erroneous and the mistake is glaring on the face...
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― Friday, 16th October 2026
Jio IPO: Akash Ambani says company filed 7,220 patent applications, only Indian firm in global top 20
Ahead of Jio Platforms' IPO, Akash Ambani highlighted 7220 patent applications, a team of over 12000 engineers and Jio's position in WIPO's...
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― Friday, 16th October 2026
Apple asks US court to overturn jury's landmark $5.7 billion patent verdict
Oct 14 (Reuters) - Apple (AAPL.O), opens new tab has asked a federal ​judge in San Diego to overturn a $5.7 billion patent ‌verdict won by Taction Technology .....
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Tuesday, 20th October 2026

Patent Office Update
― Monday, 19th October 2026
USPTO Issues Precedential Decision Expanding Obviousness-Type Double Patenting
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― Friday, 16th October 2026
IP office releases draft guidelines for GUIs
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― Thursday, 15th October 2026
PTAB/USPTO Update - October 2026
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― Wednesday, 14th October 2026
EPO highlights the role of patents in financing innovation
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― Tuesday, 13th October 2026
UKIPO Government sets out next steps on Standard Essential Patents
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