Patent Law Decoded: How Utility and Design Patents Shape Real Innovation
In today’s world, innovation has become a crucial factor for the success of a business. Whether you are a entrepreneur, ... Read More
How Apple Won Against Opple: Spillover Reputation in Action
Justice Manmohan Singh of the Delhi High Court has remarked in a judgment, “The world is a global village.” This ... Read More
THE PATENT ROOM™ My Invention Has Been Published in a Reputed Journal, Can I Now File a Patent Application for that Invention?
Ideas are everywhere. But protecting them? That’s where the real story begins. Let’s talk about a problem many researchers and ... Read More
The Trademark Room: Understanding Domain Name Disputes
Domain name disputes usually begin with an unpleasant discovery: someone, somewhere, has registered a domain name containing your trademark. When ... Read More
THE PATENT ROOM™: I want to manufacture a product in India. But I am told that there is already a patent on that product. What should I do?
When you plan to manufacture a product in India and discover that it may already be patented, it can seem ... Read More
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 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
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
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
THE PATENT ROOM™: I Have Presented My Invention in a Lecture at a University – Can I Still File a Patent in India?
Patents reward inventors by granting exclusive rights over their inventions, but the protection only works if the invention meets strict ... Read More
What is Intellectual Property Valuation?
Before we understand how Intellectual Property (IP) is valued, it’s important to know what an IP asset is. IP assets ... Read More
Why IP Valuation Matters In Mergers, Acquisition And Fundraising
Mergers and acquisitions are often described as the “marriages” of the business world. Just like in any relationship, success depends ... Read More