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Thursday, 22nd 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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Thursday, 22nd October 2026

IP Speak
― Wednesday, 21st October 2026
PTAB Affirmance by Rejection Type, 2009–2026
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― Wednesday, 21st October 2026
SCOTUS Ends Decade Long Copyright Case Against State of North Carolina
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― Wednesday, 21st October 2026
The Patent Disclosure Trap: Will AI Undermine Biopharmaceutical Innovation?
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― 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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Thursday, 22nd October 2026

Current News
― Wednesday, 21st October 2026
Aeroflex Industries secures patent for automated 3D hose modeling technology
The patented technology facilitates the automated generation of 3D computer-aided models, reflecting Aeroflex's efforts to advance its design capabilities through technology-driven innovation. 
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― Wednesday, 21st October 2026
Skechers Wins Major Victory Against Kizik in Patent Infringement Suit
Skechers U.S.A., Inc. (“Skechers”), the third largest footwear company in the world and leader in hands-free footwear technology, announced today that it won a major legal and commercial victory in a patent infringement lawsuit filed by Fast IP, LLC (“Kizik”) against Skechers before the Unified Patent Court (“UPC”) in Munich.
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― Wednesday, 21st October 2026
VB Assets LLC Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Roku in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
VB Assets LLC (d/b/a Voicebox Tech) owns and licenses a portfolio of intellectual property covering innovations in voice assistants and conversational AI used in modern voice systems.
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― 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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Thursday, 22nd October 2026

Patent Office Update
― Wednesday, 21st October 2026
Select Committee commends strong Unitary Patent uptake and SME engagement
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― 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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