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Wednesday, 22nd July 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, 22nd July 2026

IP Speak
― Wednesday, 22nd July 2026
PTAB § 101 Affirmance Rates Dip under Director Squires
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― Wednesday, 22nd July 2026
Supreme Court Appoints Amicus Curiae In Patent Case Over Human-AI Integration Technology
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― Wednesday, 22nd July 2026
Patent due diligence: The hidden risks in M&A transactions
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― Tuesday, 21st July 2026
Federal Circuit Affirms PTAB, Rejects Narrow Reading of ‘Running Surface’ in Treadmill Patent Dispute
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― Tuesday, 21st July 2026
Congress Said No to Stolen Trademarks; The USPTO Said Yes
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Wednesday, 22nd July 2026

Current News
― Wednesday, 22nd July 2026
Yamaha's New Electric Scooter Patent Leaks Ahead of Launch – What We Know So Far
Yamaha's upcoming electric scooter has surfaced in patent images ahead of launch. Here's everything revealed about its design,...
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― Wednesday, 22nd July 2026
Samsung Electronics (KOSE:A005930) Could Be 26% Overvalued After Netlist Patent Probe
Samsung Electronics (KOSE:A005930) faces fresh legal scrutiny after the US International Trade Commission opened an investigation into...
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― Wednesday, 22nd July 2026
Novartis Returns to Growth After Key Drugs Offset Patent Expirations
Core operating profit was flat at $5.94 billion against expectations of $5.31 billion….
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― Tuesday, 21st July 2026
Poolbeg Pharma Receives Notice Of Allowance For POLB 001 Cancer Immunotherapy-Induced CRS Patent In Israel
Poolbeg Pharma announced that it has received a Notice of Allowance for its POLB 001 cancer immunotherapy-induced Cytokine Release Syndrome ("CRS") patent application from the Israeli Patent Office. 
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― Tuesday, 21st July 2026
Aspen Pharmacare wins Canada approval for generic Ozempic after Novo patent expiry
South Africa’s Aspen Pharmacare said on Monday that its Canadian subsidiary had received regulatory approval from Health Canada for Aspen-Semaglutide, a generic version of Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster diabetes drug Ozempic.
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Wednesday, 22nd July 2026

Patent Office Update
― Wednesday, 22nd July 2026
USPTO eGrants Update: New Opt In Requirement for Physical Ceremonial Patent Copies
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― Tuesday, 21st July 2026
WIPO China: Meet the Three Chinese Winners of the 2026 WIPO Global Awards
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― Monday, 20th July 2026
Candidate Support Programme accepts record-breaking number of EQE candidates
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― Friday, 17th July 2026
USPTO extends deadline for requesting director review of decisions instituting trial
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― Thursday, 16th July 2026
What the USPTO’s New 30-Day Director Review Deadline for Decisions Instituting Trial Means for PTAB Petitioners and Patent Owners
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