“Patent search isn’t optional, it’s your first line of defense against reinvention” When you step into the world of patents whether as an inventor, a startup founder, or researcher, you quickly realise that searching prior art is not a formality, but a strategy. Among the many tools available, Google Patents Read more…
When you invent something new and want to protect it internationally, one important legal step in India is to obtain a Foreign Filing License (FFL). This license is basically a written permission from the Indian Patent Office that allows an inventor or applicant residing in India to file a patent Read more…
A Student’s Guide to Protecting Ideas For many students, university projects begin as academic requirements but often evolve into commercially valuable ideas. In India, many such projects can be patented. However, whether you can file and who owns the invention depends on factors such as funding sources, institutional IP policies, Read more…
Conducting a patent search is much more than typing a few keywords into Google Patents or any patent search database. A strong search is a key strategy, and as inventors or business owners, understanding that strategy can dramatically influence how you draft your claims, evaluate novelty, or even decide whether Read more…
“Patents are the fuel that drives the engine of innovation.”— Alan D. MacDonald When you think of patents, novelty usually steals the spotlight. But in reality, the biggest hurdle is usually inventive step, also known as non-obviousness. If a skilled person can easily combine existing knowledge to reach your invention, Read more…
“A patent is most powerful when it moves from protection to practice.”— Dr. K. Raman, Innovation Scholar When you file a patent in India, the journey doesn’t end at grant. India is one of the few jurisdictions that actively monitors whether a patented invention is being worked in the country Read more…
If you’ve come up with an exciting new idea or product, the first question that often arises is, can I patent my idea or invention? In India, not every idea or invention qualifies for patent protection. The Indian Patents Act, 1970 lays down clear criteria and exclusions that define what Read more…
In the world of patents, defining an invention precisely is the most important factor and is also considered as the most critical aspect of the entire patenting process. But what happens when an inventor develops a new product that cannot be easily described by its structure or composition? This is Read more…
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” — Mark Twain If you’ve ever tried looking up a patent on your own, you’ve probably experienced the overwhelmed by cryptic codes, unfamiliar terminology, and endless PDFs. But here’s the good news: a free patent search becomes much easier once you understand Read more…
If you’re an inventor or a startup founder, you’ve probably wondered at some point: “Can I draft my own patent specification?” After all, who understands the invention better than you? The short answer is yes, you can draft your own patent specification — but the real question is whether you Read more…
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