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Tuesday, 4th August 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, 4th August 2026

IP Speak
― Tuesday, 4th August 2026
Federal Circuit Affirms Noninfringement Finding on Claim Construction Grounds in Fluorescence Detection Patent Case
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― Tuesday, 4th August 2026
Amazon Loses CAFC Mandamus Bid for Stay Due to ‘Customer Suit Exception’
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― Tuesday, 4th August 2026
When the Cloud Leaves Earth: Protecting Data Center Innovation in Orbit
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― Monday, 3rd August 2026
Small Fines, Big Platforms: The CCPA on PhysicsWallah, McAfee, and the Cost of Getting Caught
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― Monday, 3rd August 2026
CAFC Affirms PTAB Denial of Motions to Amend Remaining Pfizer Claims Invalidated by Sanofi
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Tuesday, 4th August 2026

Current News
― Tuesday, 4th August 2026
Sun Pharmaceuticals And 4 Pharma Stocks Positioned to Benefit From ₹22,400 Lakh Cr Patent Expiry
The global pharmaceutical industry is entering one of its biggest patent expiry phases in over a decade. Between 2025 and 2030, around 70 blockbuster drugs, each generating more than $1 billion in annual sales, are expected to lose patent protection. 
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― Tuesday, 4th August 2026
Bayer's Balancing Act: A Patent Setback in Europe Collides With Legal Momentum in the US
The more consequential ruling came in late June, when the US Supreme Court voted 7-2 in the "Durnell" case to side with Bayer, determining that federal law preempts state-level warning claims related to glyphosate. The decision strips the legal foundation from thousands of pending Roundup lawsuits, representing the most significant step yet toward relieving the balance-sheet pressure that has dogged the company for years.
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― Tuesday, 4th August 2026
Mahindra Vision X Design Patented in India – New Sub-4m SUV Takes Shape Ahead of 2027 Debut
Mahindra’s next wave of SUVs is beginning to move from concept stage towards production. The latest indication comes from the Mahindra Vision X, whose exterior design has now surfaced through a design patent filing in India.
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― Monday, 3rd August 2026
Tesla asks Supreme Court for directions to detour around USPTO review policies
The electric car company joins Google and Intel in the fight over refusals to institute IPRs based on “non-statutory” considerations, such as the expected time to trial of infringement suits.
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― Monday, 3rd August 2026
Canon Patent Shows Ultra-Fast 3-Group Lens Designs for Faster Autofocus
Canon has been spending a lot of time on reducing the size of fast lenses, as well as how fast autofocus is achieved. In one of their latest patents, they show off 21 optical designs to show what is possible using 3-group lens design.
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Tuesday, 4th August 2026

Patent Office Update
― Tuesday, 4th August 2026
IP-intensive industries provide better paying jobs, employ one-third of total workforce and account for 44% of U.S. gross domestic product: new USPTO study
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― Monday, 3rd August 2026
The WIPO General Assembly in Geneva Elected New Leadership and Adopted a Number of Important Decisions
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― Thursday, 30th July 2026
Post-Grant Challenges At The USPTO – 2026 2nd Quarter Update
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― Wednesday, 29th July 2026
WIPO China: Empowering the Digital Silk Road and Cultural Heritage Innovation through IP
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― Tuesday, 28th July 2026
EPO meets with Leonardo
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