EV & Battery Tech Patents: Indian Examination Focus
The Indian electric vehicle (EV) market is not just growing; it is exploding with fresh ideas. A recent increase in EV Tech Patents filings suggests a real … Read More
Author: madan
Mechanical & IoT Patents: Drafting for Hardware + Firmware
Here is a sobering statistic: a single successful security breach can drain approximately $3.5 million from an Internet of Things business. Considering this, the convergence … Read More
Biotech/Pharma Patents in India: Data & 3(d) Considerations
Almost 70% of pharma patents in India get the thumbs down because of one pesky rule. Call it Section 3(d) of the Indian Patents Act of … Read More
Enablement & Sufficiency: Writing Specs Examiners Like
Consider this patent statistic nearly a third of initial patent applications face rejection. Having guided numerous inventors through this process, I can tell you a … Read More
Prior Art Sources: IPO, Espacenet, Patentscope, Google
Did you know that roughly one out of every four patent applications gets rejected? That is a sobering figure when you are trying to secure … Read More
Indian Patent Process: Idea to Grant Explained Simply
Here is a surprising statistic: roughly 7 out of 10 patents never actually get commercialized. Securing a patent is not the finish line; it is … Read More
Patent Valuation Basics for Fundraising & Licensing
Imagine pouring your heart and soul into securing a patent, only to discover that turning that piece of paper into actual money feels like an … Read More
Renewal/Annuity Fees in India: Calendar & Tips
Your patent, the shield protecting your innovation, vanishes because of a missed payment. I have witnessed this gut wrenching scenario firsthand. Securing a patent in … Read More
Abandonment Risks: Missed Deadlines, Fees & Remedies
Imagine a business owner watching their once-thriving brand slowly wither. I have seen this scenario play out, and it is agonizing. Surprisingly, the culprit is … Read More
Amending Claims in India: Scope Control & Strategy
Guess what? Almost 40% of all patent applications in India run into roadblocks during the examination phase. That is a big deal. Tweaking and rethinking … Read More