Patent Licensing in Asia-Pacific: Why India and South Korea Lead
Introduction Historically, international technology markets relied on a clear division of labor: Western focused on innovation, while Eastern handled manufacturing. The intellectual property rights remained in the hands of US and European corporations. The Asia-Pacific region has developed from a manufacturing hub to a major center of innovation. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) 2025 […]
From Litigation to Liquidity: Why Patent Licensing Became the Preferred Monetisation Tool in 2026
Introduction: Patents are instruments of exclusion. That has been their defining commercial identity since modern patent systems came into play. A patent gives its owner the right to stop others from “making, using, and selling” the patented invention without his/her authorization. It follows naturally that the enforcement of patents and the assertion of these exclusionary […]
Apple vs. Optis: Reshaping the Rules of Standard Patent Licensing and FRAND Royalties
Introduction APPLE vs. OPTIS – Reshaping the Rule of Standard Patent Licensing Every time we share a video, open a map, send a message on your iPhone, your device is constantly in the process of negotiating with cell towers and this process involves using a complex set of protocols that are technical in nature. The […]
IP Licensing in India: Legal Framework for Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents, Designs and Geographical Indications
Introduction Intellectual property means creations of the human mind. It covers inventions, books, art, designs, symbols, names, and images used in business. In today’s world, intellectual property rights are very important. Because many businesses earn money from ideas, brands, and technology, not only from physical property. So, IP laws play an important role in protecting […]
IP Profit: How Startups Can Capitalize on Their Intellectual Property Through Licensing
Introduction Intellectual property (IP) is one of the most significant assets in the innovation economy for startups. Businesses in the technology, SaaS, biotech, deep-tech, and creative spaces have large amounts of intangible assets, such as patents, proprietary algorithms, software codes, brand identities, and confidential know-how. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has consistently emphasised that […]
Royalty Structures and Revenue Sharing: The Business Side of IP Licensing
With the advancement of society, Intellectual property has turned into a crucial asset for companies today. Patented drug formulas or copyrighted software codes, or even a logo that customers recognize-as long as it can be monetized under well-structured licensing agreements. And by its very nature, it includes concepts such as royalties and revenue sharing, whereby […]
Cracking the Code: Understanding the Basics and Types of IP Licensing
Today, in the knowledge-based economy, ideas are not just vague concepts; they are powerful business assets. From patented inventions or proprietary software to copyrightable music and trademarked logos, intellectual property has become the backbone of corporate value and strategy. However, merely owning IP is only half the battle; real power is in its leverage, and […]
How to Negotiate a Strong IP Licensing Agreement: Key Clauses to Include
Important agreements for Intellectual Property (IP), which include licensing in IP, are the backbone of commercialization of the innovation-involved businesses and individuals in monetizing the intellectual property that is owned such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Such agreements allow a licensee to use IP with an assured retaining right for the licensor, along […]
Compulsory Licencing
Introduction Compulsory licence is a licence issued by the government to an applicant for making, using, selling a patented product or making use of a patented process without consent of the patentee. Provisions related to compulsory licensing are outlined in Chapter 16 of the Patents Act, 1970. Application of compulsory licencing Section 84 of the […]
Growing Importance of Mapping Patents through Evidence of Use and Claim Charts
Introduction Patents have become an important tool for gaining a winning edge in any competitive race, especially in times when companies are competing in innovation, they serve as both the shield and sword in the world of business. When there are innovations to be safeguarded, they act as shields by preventing others from using them […]