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
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… Read More »Patent Thickets in the Software Industry
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… Read More »Why is Patent Protection Granted for 20 Years?
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… Read More »How Can You Effectviely Build a Patent Portfolio?
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… Read More »7 Reasons Behind the Surge in Patent Filings and Grants in India
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