THE PATENT ROOM™: I Filed One Patent Application… But It Has Two Inventions. What Should I Do Next?
Imagine that you’ve been working on something new, unique, and maybe even revolutionary for months. You finally send in your ... Read More
THE PATENT ROOM™: I Own a Patent, But Can the Government Force Me to License It?
Owning a patent feels like winning the ultimate protection for your invention—but what if that protection isn’t absolute? What if ... Read More
THE PATENT ROOM™: Filed, Published, Granted… and Opposed? Understanding India’s Patent Opposition System
Protecting innovation isn’t just about filing patents—it’s about knowing what happens after you file. Every great idea faces scrutiny before ... Read More
The IP Portfolio: More Than Just a Trademark
A robust franchise system licenses multiple IP assets in a bundled package. Each category requires careful thought in the licensing ... Read More
Filing National Phase Patent Applications in India through the PCT route
As India evolved from an underdeveloped nation to a developing nation and is now flirting with the top five nations ... Read More
The Inventor’s Race: How to Accelerate the Patent Process in India
In India, getting a patent can make or break a business or innovator. The usual process drags on for years, ... Read More
Breaking the Patent Barrier: How India’s CRI Guidelines Unlock AI and ML Innovations
Imagine an AI that predicts traffic jams, steering drivers through city chaos in minutes, or a blockchain system locking medical ... Read More
IP Due Diligence For Mergers & Acquisitions, (M&A), Joint Ventures (JV), And Fund Raising
IP due diligence is a structured assessment of a company’s intellectual property portfolio to confirm ownership, validity, enforceability, and associated ... Read More
How to Prepare Responses for the First Examination Report (FER) in India
Filing a patent application in India is only the first step toward securing intellectual property rights. The First Examination Report ... Read More
Trademark Room: Exclusive Licensing vs Non-Exclusive: Impact on IP Valuation and Royalty Revenue
Intellectual property such as inventions, software, and trademarks often become more valuable when licensed to other parties. The licensing method, ... Read More
THE PATENT ROOM™: 20 YEARS ARE UP…… CAN I STILL HOLD ONTO MY PATENT?
Ideas are everywhere—but turning them into protected assets is where things truly begin. Patents play a central role in safeguarding ... Read More
The Patent Room™: I Googled It And Didn’t Find Anything – So I Can Patent It, Right?
Ideas are everywhere. But protecting them—that’s where things really get interesting. Patents aren’t just a legal formality; they’re the backbone ... Read More