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Wednesday, 24th 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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Wednesday, 24th June 2026

IP Speak
― Wednesday, 24th June 2026
Biotech Blues & The Not-So-Hidden Costs of Prior Art: Lessons in Pharma and Psychedelics
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― Wednesday, 24th June 2026
He made cooking safe for all Indian, gave away his business patent for free: Meet Padma awardee Prestige c
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― Wednesday, 24th June 2026
How everyone pays the cost for patents on seeds, and private companies get rich from keeping them secret
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― Tuesday, 23rd June 2026
Justices Deny Cert in Case on Common Law Trademark Priority
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― Tuesday, 23rd June 2026
When Trade Secret Claims Become Non-Competes by Another Name
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Wednesday, 24th June 2026

Current News
― Wednesday, 24th June 2026
Nokia strikes patent licensing deals with Lenovo and Acer
Nokia has concluded two new patent licence agreements with Lenovo and Acer, with the latter deal going to arbitration to determine terms…..
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― Wednesday, 24th June 2026
Hero Splendor Pro Classic Comeback on Cards, Design Patent Filed
The design patent shows that Hero is working on a classic motorcycle with retro looks, inspired by the Splendor Pro Classic….
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― Wednesday, 24th June 2026
Jio Platforms’ bizarre patent campaign—Wipo rank #20 from #340 in a year
Nearly 800% rise in patent filings in one year is not an innovation surge, it's an orchestrated rebrand from telco to tech as it heads to an...
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― Tuesday, 23rd June 2026
German Court Hands Infineon Another Victory in Expanding GaN Patent Dispute With Innoscience
The District Court Munich, Germany (Landgericht München I) last June 18 ruled in favor of Infineon Technologies AG in two further of the patent infringement cases – specifically one based on a patent one based on a utility model – concerning gallium nitride (GaN) technology between Infineon and Innoscience.
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― Tuesday, 23rd June 2026
Securitize sues tZERO as tokenization patent fight reaches Delaware
The case follows a cease-and-desist letter from tZERO. Securitize said the allegations are “without merit” and “run counter to the spirit of fair play.” The company also said it would defend itself in court while it continues building tokenized securities products.
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Wednesday, 24th June 2026

Patent Office Update
― Wednesday, 24th June 2026
USPTO Institutes Programs and Procedures That Could Affect Patent Term
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― Tuesday, 23rd June 2026
EPO hosts its eighth job shadowing event
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― Monday, 22nd June 2026
Quality and AI in focus at the annual Main SACEPO meeting
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― Friday, 19th June 2026
IP Hot Topic: A SPARK of Innovation — USPTO Launches SPARK Pilot Program to Incentivize Standards Participation
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― Thursday, 18th June 2026
Artificial intelligence in focus at meeting of world’s five largest patent offices in Tokyo
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