Green Technologies and Sustainability Patents: Balancing Innovation and Equity in 2025
Introduction In 2025, global green patent filings have surged by around 20%, underscoring a robust push toward sustainable innovations amid escalating climate challenges. This growth, highlighted in reports from bodies like the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the European Patent Office (EPO), reflects intensified efforts in eco-friendly technologies as nations prepare for COP30 and […]
Impact of India’s 2024 Patent Rules Amendments on AI-Driven Licensing Agreements in the FinTech Sector
India’s fintech scene is booming. From digital payments to automated lending and personalized wealth management, AI sits at the center of today’s innovation. In March 2024 the government introduced the Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2024, which aimed to make the patent system faster and more applicant-friendly. That change matters for AI developers and the banks that […]
Patent Registration Process USA
The patent registration process USA is designed to safeguard innovations by granting inventors exclusive rights over their creations. For entrepreneurs, startups, and researchers, understanding how to register a patent is essential for protecting intellectual property and gaining a competitive edge. This guide breaks down the complete procedure, from preparation to final approval by the United […]
Cultural Appropriation or Creative Expression? The IP Debate Around Indigenous Designs
India is home to a mosaic of indigenous cultures and tribes each rich with its own heritage, art, and practices. Ranging from Warli Art to Pochampally Sarees, these designs and traditions are deeply woven into the very lifeblood of India. However, in recent years we have seen an increased commercialisation of these practices, often without […]
Fueling Innovation: Madras High Court Clarifies Patentability of Technical Methods in Bosch Case
Introduction In the judgement of Robert Bosch Limited v. Deputy Controller of Patents and Designs, the interpretation and scope of Section 3(m) of the Indian Patents Act, 1970 were discussed by the High Court of Madras. to the products and invention where the method as such does not lead to the creation of any product. […]
Ever Greening: An Abuse of the Patent System
“Drawing the line between improper attempts at evergreening and legitimate incremental innovation is a broad and difficult problem in patent law.” In the modern world, the drive for progress and higher living standards is constant. Science and technology are always evolving to meet these needs. However, what drives someone to work so hard to improve […]
Mapping 5G Technical Standards to Patent Claims: Tools, Techniques, and Best Practices
The fifth generation of wireless technology (5G) is a transformative leap in mobile communications. This technology is merely increasing speed and represents a fundamental transformation in the behavior of devices and systems that interact and exchange information. At its core, it is structured around three key service pillars: Enhanced Mobile Broadband (EMBB): Delivers ultra-fast data […]
From Pharmacy of The World to Patent Prison: India’s Shift Under Trips
Patented, which means giving an exclusive right to the patentee to protect their invention from a third person, who cannot use the invention or sell it without permission from the rightful patentee, with a few exceptions. Getting patients right does not mean a green light to sell. According to the TRIPS (Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual […]
Impact of AI on Global IP Systems
Introduction What is Artificial Intelligence? Creating computer systems capable of carrying out activities that need human intellect is known as artificial intelligence or AI. AI analyses vast volumes of data to spot trends and conclude from the material it has gathered. This may be accomplished by using methods like robotics, computer vision, natural language processing, […]
Intellectual Property Rights in Digital Advertising: A Legal Analysis and Strategies
Introduction Advertising is a powerful tool that allows businesses to communicate their vision, value, and product to the consumers. Conventionally, it was just limited to mass media platforms such as ads in newspapers, pamphlets, radio, or television, where content was limited to a local level and easy to control. But presently, advertising has undergone drastic […]