The patent application process in USA can often seem complex for first-time inventors and businesses. However, understanding the key steps can simplify the journey of protecting your intellectual property. This blog explains the entire process, from preparing your invention disclosure to securing patent rights through the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).Read More
Software patenting is an intimidating and lengthy exercise, as much because of the intricate technology involved as on account of technicalities in law within patent law. A skilfully drafted software patent a...Read More
There is a continuous struggle between public interest and commercialisation in the context of innovations within nicotine and tobacco products. According to available information from the WHO, 8 million people die from the use of tobacco annually. The number in India resulting from the use of tobacco has reached 1.35 million. Tobacco and nicotine products damage the public's health as a whole. ...Read More
In today’s innovation driven economy, patents are crucial for preventing inventions but can also act as barriers for further progress. As industries become increasingly independent, mechanisms like patent pooling and cross licensing have emerged to facilitate access to patent technologies. These tools can reduce costly litigation and promote collaborative innovation, but they also rais...Read More
The process of drafting software patent applications requires specialized knowledge because it contains many complications that result in reduced patent protection strength. Software patents having abstract conceptual and algorithmic content demand complete precision and fundamental knowledge of both patent laws and technological fundamentals.
Filing for a patent is a crucial step in protecting your intellectual property (IP). It provides you with exclusive rights to your invention, preventing others from making, using, or selling your invention without your permission. If you have come up with a new invention, filing for a patent is a way to safeguard your creative work and establish a legal claim over it.Read More
As the pace of technological advancement accelerates, organizations are increasingly utilizing patent data to identify trends, potential competition, and emerging technologies that can inform their innovation agendas. This blog explores the critical role of patent landscape analysis in shaping research and development (R&D) strategies within innovative companies. By systematically ...Read More
The patentability of software has long been a subject of legal debate, particularly under Section 3(k) of the Indian Patent Act, which excludes "computer programs per se" from patent protection. However, evolving judicial interpretations have gradually expanded the scope of software patents, recognising their technical contributions. Courts have played a pivotal role in redefining th...Read More
The Indian economy depends on innovation as well as entrepreneurship and technological advancements to achieve its rapid growth. The evolving business environment depends significantly on patents which protect intellectual property (IP) and support invention-based industries including pharmaceuticals together with software and biotechnology and manufacturing production. Through the Patents Act...Read More
The World Intellectual Property Indicator Report, 2024 shows the 15.4 % growth in patent application in year 2023. It marks countries increasing role of a global innovation hub. With this the Indian MedTech market has been projected to reach US $ 50 billion by 2030 due to rapid growth in biom...Read More
A patent protects an invention by allowing its inventor, or the groups who own the patent control over who may use the patent. It protects inventions that are non-obvious, useful, and novel. This includes a broad spectrum of inventions such as Technological Inventions, Chemical Compositions, Biotechnological Innovations, and Design and Plant Patents. In India, patents are generally val...Read More
The aim of this research paper is to analyse the controversies surrounding Section 3 (k) of the Indian Patent Act, 1970Read More
The Novartis v. Union of India case epitomizes the delicate balance between patent protection and public health in the pharmaceutical sector. This landmark ruling in 2013 pivoted on the interpretation of Section 3(d) of the Indian Patent Act, underscoring the significance of enhanced drug efficac...Read More
A patent is an exclusive (practically monopoly) right granted by the Patent Office to an inventor to commercialize his creation for a set amount of time while still being subject to the terms of the Read More
A patent is an exclusive right granted for an invention, which is often a product or process that offers a novel approach to a problem or new technical remedy. By giving innovators exclusive rights to their ideas, patent laws are intended to motivate them to contribute more to their respective fields. A patent is...Read More