Patents

Patents

Patents are at the forefront of the innovation business. In a cut-throat market, no business wants to incur legal hurdles to R&D that may hamper its growth. We have a team of experienced advisors to help our clients cruise through such obstacles in order to effectively protect and monetize their inventions. Members of our multifaceted team are capable of considering the needs of and assisting clients ranging from individual inventors, startups and academic institutions to multinational corporations.

Patent Analysis: We provide advice related to global prior art searches, patent landscape, patent validity, infringement analysis, patentability opinions and freedom to operate searches.

Patent Drafting and Filing: We draft provisional as well as complete (non-provisional) patent specifications for submission to the Patent Offices of various jurisdictions. We assist the clients in obtaining patent rights in India as well other countries through Convention and PCT Applications.

Patent Prosecution: We are a team with vast cross-border experience and specialist knowledge of all relevant sectors and disciplines of science and technology to provide our clients with prompt and effective counsel on all patent matters. We are well versed with handing prosecution of patent applications before various Patent Offices. We also represent our clients in pre-grant and post-grant oppositions and revocation proceedings.

Patent Monetization: We help our clients to develop the best patent licensing strategies through an in-depth analysis of their portfolio and careful research of target industries and product

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Who Owns a Patent?

Who Owns a Patent?

Do you know who actually owns a patent? Many people assume that the inventor automatically owns the rights, but that’s...
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The Critical Mistake to Avoid Before Showcasing Your Product at a Tradeshow

The Critical Mistake to Avoid Before Showcasing Your Product at a Tradeshow

Tradeshows are an incredible opportunity for innovators to showcase their latest products, attract potential investors, and network with industry leaders....
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Budgeting the Patent Process: A Strategic Approach for Innovators

Budgeting the Patent Process: A Strategic Approach for Innovators

One of the biggest concerns innovators face when working on a patent project is budgeting. The costs can seem overwhelming, leading...
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What’s New in the Revised 2025 CRI Guidelines? (Part 2)

What’s New in the Revised 2025 CRI Guidelines? (Part 2)

CRI Guidelines We have already discussed the origins and evolution of the CRI guidelines in our last post, as well...
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What’s New in the Revised 2025 CRI Guidelines? (Part 1)

What’s New in the Revised 2025 CRI Guidelines? (Part 1)

The Story So Far India's software patent journey began in 1999 when Parliament introduced Section 3(k) of the Patent Act,...
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Patent Pending: More Than Just a Gimmick

Patent Pending: More Than Just a Gimmick

In my experience, many inventors come to me excited to get a “patent pending” status for their invention. Perhaps they’ve...
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4 Things to Keep in Mind While Drafting a Patent

4 Things to Keep in Mind While Drafting a Patent

Take this scenario. You’ve been working on an invention and it is finally at the stage where it can be...
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Top 3 Mistakes Innovators Make That Cause the Loss of Patent Rights

Top 3 Mistakes Innovators Make That Cause the Loss of Patent Rights

Imagine this scenario- you’ve been working on an invention for a while. It’s taken you a lot of effort, and...
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Why Do The Majority of Successful Innovators Conduct a Patentability Search?

Why Do The Majority of Successful Innovators Conduct a Patentability Search?

Have you ever filed a patent application that got refused? This is a very common occurrence. Generally speaking, more than...
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How to Get A Patent Granted in 5 Simple Steps

How to Get A Patent Granted in 5 Simple Steps

Ever tried to get a patent granted? If you have, you probably know how complex and long winded the process...
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Patent Thickets in the Software Industry

Patent Thickets in the Software Industry

Introduction In his paper titled ‘Navigating the patent thicket: Cross licenses, patent pools, and standard setting’, US Economist and Professor...
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Case Law: Ramya S. Moorthy V. Registrar of Trade Marks And Others

Case Law: Ramya S. Moorthy V. Registrar of Trade Marks And Others

Introduction The Madras High Court recently delivered a significant judgment in the case of Ramya S. Moorthy vs. Registrar of...
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Patents Simplified: Retinal Prosthesis

Patents Simplified: Retinal Prosthesis

Background   The first recorded attempt to restore sight to the blind took place in 1968 when doctors G. S. Brindley...
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Why is Patent Protection Granted for 20 Years?

Why is Patent Protection Granted for 20 Years?

Patents and Patent Terms "Invention" refers to a technological solution to a particular issue. A patent is a document that...
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How Can You Effectviely Build a Patent Portfolio?

How Can You Effectviely Build a Patent Portfolio?

A patent portfolio is like a treasure chest of ideas and inventions. It’s a collection of patents that you or...
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7 Reasons Behind the Surge in Patent Filings and Grants in India

7 Reasons Behind the Surge in Patent Filings and Grants in India

India saw a 15.7% rise in patent filings in 2023, ranking 6th worldwide in WIPO's World Intellectual Property Indicators Report. ...
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How Do the Changes in India’s Patent Rules Help Startups and R&D Departments?

How Do the Changes in India’s Patent Rules Help Startups and R&D Departments?

India has quickly become an important player in the global intellectual property (IP) field, showing its dedication to encouraging innovation...
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5 Things You Should Know About Signify’s Product Recall for Patent Infringement

5 Things You Should Know About Signify’s Product Recall for Patent Infringement

Ever wondered why it is so important to get your products patent production? The 2024 German patent infringement lawsuit involving...
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Why Are Green Patents Growing in India?

Why Are Green Patents Growing in India?

India has emerged as an important player in the field of green technologies, with a rising number of patent filings...
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Navigating Foreign Filing License Requirements in India: A Simple Guide to Filing Patents Abroad

Navigating Foreign Filing License Requirements in India: A Simple Guide to Filing Patents Abroad

Thinking of filing a patent outside India to protect your invention? Then you’ll need to know about the Foreign Filing...
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