Deepfakes are no longer just fodder for sci-fi thrillers. Today almost every sector of our world is threatened by deepfakes. Take the example of the 2024 deepfake case in Hong Kong, where a fraudster used a convincing synthetic video of a CFO to trick employees… Read More »Why Big Techs are filing Patents for Deepfake Detection Tools?
You’ve built something innovative—maybe even revolutionary. It’s functional. It solves a real problem. Your instinct tells you: protect it. And that’s correct. But when it comes to patents, timing and strategy are everything. In practice, many patent filings are rushed. The result? Weak protection, unnecessary… Read More »Think Before You File : 5 Smart Moves to Make Your Patent Application a Success
You must’ve heard of Netflix’s recommendation engine or Zoom’s video conferencing algorithms. Today, the owners of these innovations, Netflix Inc. and Zoom Video Communications, are reaping massive benefits and are able to license their technologies effectively because they have IP protection. But imagine a world… Read More »What if No IP Protection Existed?
BACKGROUND Fruits are a vital component of the human diet, providing essential vitamins, dietary fibers, and phytochemicals that support overall health, strengthen immunity, and help reduce the risk of chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. However, during storage and transportation, fruits are susceptible to… Read More »Patent Simplified: Method For Preparing Antibacterial And Fresh-Keeping Fruit-Packaging Material Through Three-Dimensional Printing
BACKGROUND We all know that water may often contain toxic substances and various unwanted organic compounds, making purification a necessity. Common purification methods include: a) Sonication: Using high-frequency sound waves to separate impurities. b) Hydrodynamic cavitation: a phenomenon that occurs when a liquid flows through… Read More »Patent Simplified: Fluid Decontamination Apparatus
India is renowned for its vast heritage of traditional knowledge in healthcare including Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, and Homeopathy (collectively known as AYUSH). These traditional systems have great cultural significance, and the Ministry of AYUSH works to preserve and advance these systems. … Read More »2025 Guidelines for Examination of Ayush Related Inventions
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)
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