What are the requirements for obtaining a patent?
In today’s world of constant innovation, new ideas are being developed every day. But if you’re an innovator or a creator, it’s important to understand that building something isn’t enough—getting legal protection for your innovation is just as important. A patent is a type of Intellectual Property Right (IPR) granted to inventors for creating a […]
IP Litigation in India: Process, Laws, and How Disputes Are Resolved
With the growing awareness around Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), more investors and innovators are actively filing applications to protect their inventions and creations. This surge in registrations has naturally led to a rise in disputes, as overlapping claims and infringement cases become more frequent. In recent years, India has seen a sharp rise in intellectual […]
How do I know if my invention is patentable?
Really, inventions are something new, and since you can now keep your intellectual property safe and invoke your right upon your idea, you would have already filed for a patent beforehand. Not all inventions, however, are patentable. In order for you to know if your invention can be patented or not, you should be acquainted […]
Novelty Search: Ensuring Your Invention’s Patentability
If the world of innovation and intellectual property is anything to consider, then the point of beginning when figuring out whether or not your invention is good enough to patent is by conducting a novelty search. Patentability search or novelty search is one of the crucial steps of patent application that determines whether an invention […]
Freedom to Operate (FTO) Search
In the complex world of intellectual property (IP) law, entrepreneurs, artists, and businesses need to tiptoe through the generally-knotted world of copyrights and patents with utmost caution without trespassing on other individuals’ domains. One of the easiest ways to start venturing into this is by conducting a Freedom to Operate (FTO) Search. What is an […]
Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)
Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) is one of global treaties which are being used universally these days. It is one of global treaties which have evolved and broadened its scope over all its previous agreements collectively in every nation, where the innovator was given a patent in any and every corner of the globe. In the […]
Global Patent Litigation Outlook 2024: Trends Transforming Innovation
In today’s technology-driven market, overlapping or similar patents are common, often exposing companies to the risk of patent litigation. Understanding global trends in patent litigation enables businesses to remain vigilant and competitive. As markets grow increasingly interconnected and acceleration in technological advancements, disputes related to patent are becoming more complex and broad. Therefore, analyzing the […]
The Rise of Patent Monetization Strategies in the Digital Age
In today’s rapidly evolving digital economy, intellectual property (IP) has become a critical asset for businesses. Among the various forms of IP, patents hold a special place as they grant exclusive rights to inventions, often giving companies a competitive edge in the market. Traditionally, patents were primarily used as defensive tools to protect innovations from […]
Emerging Markets and the Shift in Global Patent Filings
The landscape of global patent filings is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the rapid economic growth and technological advancement in emerging markets. Traditionally dominated by the United States, Europe, and Japan, the global patent system is now witnessing a shift towards countries like China, India, Brazil, and other emerging economies. This shift is reshaping […]
A Patented Device VARUN Granted to Guwahati Based Veteran Tea Planter Ranjit Chaliha
This patented device, called “VARUN”, is the first and only device of its kind in the world that promises to benefit the tea industry during the tea production season. Controller of the Patent Office of the Government of India grants Gwahati-based veteran tea planter Ranjit Chaliha a patent on the development of a new device […]