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Tuesday, 16th 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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Tuesday, 16th June 2026

IP Speak
― Monday, 15th June 2026
Global U.S. Patent Standing Falls Due to Judicially-Created Patent Law
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― Monday, 15th June 2026
Hooked on Differences: Design Patent Doctrine and Schedule A Litigation at the Federal Circuit
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― Monday, 15th June 2026
Jio Enters Global Top 20 WIPO Patent Rankings
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― Friday, 12th June 2026
Extending Your Patent: Continuation and Divisional Patent Practices & Strategies in Worldwide Jurisdictions
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― Friday, 12th June 2026
Should Have Written a Better Consent – And How(ey)!
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Tuesday, 16th June 2026

Current News
― Monday, 15th June 2026
Fact-Checking the Assertions of the Parties in Hyatt v. Squires
In its decisions in Hyatt v. Hirshfeld, 998 F. 3d 1347 (Fed. Cir. 2021) (Hyatt I) and Hyatt v. Stewart, 148 F. 4th 1376 (Fed. Cir. 2025) (Hyatt II), the Federal Circuit held that he forfeited his patent rights under the prosecution laches doctrine. Under this judge-made doctrine, the extra-statutory charge of applicant’s “unreasonable and unexplained delay in prosecution,” is a cause for forfeiture of the patent right.
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― Monday, 15th June 2026
Vlogging Camera Battle Breaks Out As Chinese Rivals DJI And Insta360 Trade Patent Lawsuits
Chinese camera rivals DJI and Insta360 are heading into a patent battle over a new generation of handheld vlogging cameras, with both companies accusing the other of copying key stabilisation and camera technologies
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― Monday, 15th June 2026
China's Harbour BioMed to focus on another patent case after US$20 million damages award
China's Harbour BioMed said on Monday it would focus on another patent infringement case with "substantially greater financial implications" after a court victory in an intellectual property dispute with US drugmaker Amgen.
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― Friday, 12th June 2026
GSK to acquire Nuvalent for $10.6bn ahead of patent cliff
The purchase, GSK's biggest in over a decade, includes two late-stage lung cancer drugs that could receive FDA approval later this year…..
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― Friday, 12th June 2026
Jumio Loses All Four IPR Patent Cases to FaceTec
FaceTec wins total victory as PTAB upholds 100% of patents claims in four IPRs. SUMMERLIN, Nev., June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FaceTec, Inc.,...
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Tuesday, 16th June 2026

Patent Office Update
― Monday, 15th June 2026
Patents become new competitive weapon for Vietnam’s cooperatives
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― Friday, 12th June 2026
Indonesia adopts WIPO data model to boost creative economy
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― Thursday, 11th June 2026
USPTO Director Sends PTAB Unpatentability Decision To Rehearing Panel In Light Of Contrary Jury Verdict
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― Wednesday, 10th June 2026
EPO and US patent law update
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― Tuesday, 9th June 2026
Global launch of the World Intangible Investment Highlights 2026
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