Pharmaceutical Patent Infringement in India: How Courts Compare Competing Drug Products?
What happens when two drug companies sell almost similar medicines but only one of them holds a patent? In pharmaceutical patent infringement cases, Indian courts examine whether the accused product or process falls within the scope of the patent claims. Depending on the case, issues such as validity and public interest including access to affordable […]
Generative AI Patent Landscape 2026: Trends, Key Players and Emerging Technologies
Generative artificial intelligence has moved into a different phase of patent activity. Only a few years ago, much of the patent discussion around GenAI centred on generative adversarial networks, early language-generation techniques and relatively narrow applications. The position in 2026 is considerably different. Large language models (LLMs) are now an important patent category in their […]
How AI Is Changing Patent Examination and Prosecution in 2026?
Artificial intelligence is no longer relevant to patent practice only because companies are seeking protection for AI-related inventions. It is now becoming part of the machinery through which patent applications themselves are searched, examined, prosecuted and managed. That distinction matters. By 2026, major patent offices are no longer discussing AI only as a future possibility. […]
Patent Ownership and Assignment in India: What the IIT Bombay Case Tells Inventors and Research Institutions
Who owns an invention developed within a university or research institution – the individual inventor or the institution? The answer cannot safely be determined merely by asking who conceived the invention, who supervised the research, or whose facilities were used. Patent ownership can turn on the institution’s intellectual property policy, the status of the researcher, […]
Delhi High Court on Section 14 Patent Hearings: Why a Pre-Grant Opposition Hearing Cannot Replace the Applicant’s Statutory Hearing
Patent prosecution and pre-grant opposition may concern the same patent application, and some of the objections raised in the two processes may overlap. Procedurally, however, they do not become one proceeding merely because they run alongside each other. The Delhi High Court has reinforced this distinction in Fresenius Kabi Ipsum SRL v. The Assistant Controller […]
Jio Breaks into WIPO’s Global Top 20 Patent Rankings, a First for Indian Tech
Jio Platforms just altered the global intellectual property landscape. According to the latest annual data from the World Intellectual Property Organization, the digital arm of Reliance Industries Limited surged 320 positions to enter the Jio global top 20 cohort. It’s the first time an Indian technology enterprise has reached this specific tier in the Patent […]
5 Essential Investor Tips to Help Women Entrepreneurs Secure Funding
Securing institutional capital is vital for scaling a business. Yet, statistically, female founders face distinct roadblocks when accessing commercial finance. For women entrepreneurs, understanding the direct link between proprietary innovation, intellectual property (IP) assets, and investment readiness is non-negotiable. What do institutional investors actually look for during due diligence? They look for legally protected risk […]
TFBO 2026: WIPO Encourages Trademark Registration for Franchise Expansion
The Thailand Franchise Business Opportunity Expo, or TFBO 2026, highlighted exactly how intellectual property protection drives commercial growth. At the event, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Singapore Office made one point clear: you must secure your brand assets before entering new markets. Without proper WIPO trademark registration, scaling your business cross-border invites severe legal […]
WIPO Hague System and the Recording of Industrial Design Creator Information
Global intellectual property protection demands standardized frameworks that streamline cross-border procedures. If you want to protect the visual design of a product in multiple countries, the WIPO Hague System offers a centralized mechanism to secure those rights. Officially termed the Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs, this framework removes the burden of […]
7-Eleven Sues Nike Over Air Max 95’s Alleged Use of Its Signature Colors
A massive clash between convenience store culture and sneaker fashion has arrived, as 7-Eleven sues Nike in a federal court. The legal dispute centers around Nike’s upcoming Air Max 95 Big Bubble sneaker, which features a color scheme heavily reminiscent of the iconic convenience store’s branding. The lawsuit alleges that the sportswear giant used a […]