Introduction In his paper titled ‘Navigating the patent thicket: Cross licenses, patent pools, and standard setting’, US Economist and Professor Carl Shapiro defines patent thickets as “a dense web of overlapping intellectual property rights that a company must hack its way through in order to actually commercialize new technology”. Essentially,...

Introduction The Madras High Court recently delivered a significant judgment in the case of Ramya S. Moorthy vs. Registrar of Trade Marks & Anr, [W.P.(IPD).Nos.3 & 4 of 2023] dated 10 August 2023. This case revolves around the interpretation of Section 21(2) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, and its...

Background   The first recorded attempt to restore sight to the blind took place in 1968 when doctors G. S. Brindley and W. S. Lewin surgically implanted an electronic device in a 52-year-old patient. Unlike modern retinal implants, this device was not placed in the patient’s eye but directly on the...

Patents and Patent Terms “Invention” refers to a technological solution to a particular issue. A patent is a document that establishes a legal situation in which the patented invention can typically only be exploited (manufactured, used, sold, or imported) with the owner’s consent. Patents are granted to applicants by government...

A patent portfolio is like a treasure chest of ideas and inventions. It’s a collection of patents that you or your company owns, covering innovative concepts, technologies, or designs. But it’s more than just a list—it’s a strategic tool. A good patent portfolio works together to protect your business’s core...

India saw a 15.7% rise in patent filings in 2023, ranking 6th worldwide in WIPO’s World Intellectual Property Indicators Report.  While the figures for 2024 have yet to cone up, general traends indicate a steady increase in patent filing. This growth was mainly driven by more patents being filed by...

India has quickly become an important player in the global intellectual property (IP) field, showing its dedication to encouraging innovation and protecting inventors’ rights. As the country aims to become a centre for technology and research, having a strong patent system is becoming more important. The recent changes to the...

Ever wondered why it is so important to get your products patent production? The 2024 German patent infringement lawsuit involving Dutch lighting company Signify sheds light on why patenting your invention is important. Let’s take a look at some of the key elements: 1. The Patent Infringement Lawsuit After a...

India has emerged as an important player in the field of green technologies, with a rising number of patent filings related to environmental innovations. The country’s focus on sustainable development, combined with government support and increased awareness, has contributed to a thriving green tech patent ecosystem. There are a number...

Thinking of filing a patent outside India to protect your invention? Then you’ll need to know about the Foreign Filing License (FFL). It might sound complex, but don’t worry – it’s actually a straightforward requirement, and understanding it can help you avoid potential issues down the road. In this guide,...

Social Media is a very important part of life for most of us. but anyone who’s been online for a fair amount of time knows that these spaces can sometimes get very toxic, very fast. But did you know that there’s an invention made specifically to keep track of that?...

Guns and other firearms are certainly inventions which require a lot of intellectual input and effort. However, the patentability of such arms and ammunition is not simple. Read this IP Conversation to find out! Hey IP Geek.  I heard that guns and other projectile weapons are not patentable in India....