Do you know who actually owns a patent? Many people assume that the inventor automatically owns the rights, but that’s not always the case. There is a significant difference between the inventor, applicant, and assignee, and understanding these roles is crucial for securing and managing… Read More »Who Owns a Patent?
Tradeshows are an incredible opportunity for innovators to showcase their latest products, attract potential investors, and network with industry leaders. However, one critical mistake can jeopardize your ability to secure a patent—publicly disclosing your invention before filing a patent application. This mistake is more common than… Read More »The Critical Mistake to Avoid Before Showcasing Your Product at a Tradeshow
One of the biggest concerns innovators face when working on a patent project is budgeting. The costs can seem overwhelming, leading many inventors to delay or even abandon the process. While securing a patent is an investment, it doesn’t have to be an unaffordable one. With… Read More »Budgeting the Patent Process: A Strategic Approach for Innovators
CRI Guidelines We have already discussed the origins and evolution of the CRI guidelines in our last post, as well as the specific changes made to the definitions, legal provisos and examination procedure gudidelines. This second part of the article addresses the remaining changes in… Read More »What’s New in the Revised 2025 CRI Guidelines? (Part 2)
The Story So Far India’s software patent journey began in 1999 when Parliament introduced Section 3(k) of the Patent Act, 1970 (“the Act”) through the Second Amendment Bill for the Act (executed in 2002) barring “mathematical, business methods, computer programs or algorithms” from patent protection.… Read More »What’s New in the Revised 2025 CRI Guidelines? (Part 1)
In my experience, many inventors come to me excited to get a “patent pending” status for their invention. Perhaps they’ve heard the term and think it’s a badge of innovation. While “patent pending” is undoubtedly valuable, it’s not a starting point—it’s a milestone on a… Read More »Patent Pending: More Than Just a Gimmick
Take this scenario. You’ve been working on an invention and it is finally at the stage where it can be patented. You also know that a patent is very important when it comes to protecting your innovation, and that getting a patent as quickly as… Read More »4 Things to Keep in Mind While Drafting a Patent
Imagine this scenario- you’ve been working on an invention for a while. It’s taken you a lot of effort, and the results are promising. Your efforts have resulted in something that makes life easier for people, that makes things run better and faster. Then you… Read More »Top 3 Mistakes Innovators Make That Cause the Loss of Patent Rights
Have you ever filed a patent application that got refused? This is a very common occurrence. Generally speaking, more than half the patents filed in most jurisdictions get refused. The patent grant rate is approximately 50% in India and 52% in the USA, the numbers are not likely… Read More »Why Do The Majority of Successful Innovators Conduct a Patentability Search?
Ever tried to get a patent granted? If you have, you probably know how complex and long winded the process is. Not only do you have to delve more and more deeply into the nitty-gritties of how your invention is novel, you also need to… Read More »How to Get A Patent Granted in 5 Simple Steps
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