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Did not protect my IPR. What now?
Starting a product-based company without protecting the underlying Intellectual Property is as good as building a house in a public place. Time and again, I've had startups and researchers asking me "what now?" once a competitor replicates their product and markets it better. It is a cakewalk for established businesses to replicate your product and use their marketing experience to pose an existential threat to your business. Think about it. A resourceful businessman finds amazing IP-Free product ideas from "Amazon Launchpad", why would he not replicate them? Let alone small businesses, no company/product is copy-proof in this world. Samsung infamously copied Apple's iPhone design [1]. The Oreo cookie that we know today isn't an original recipe either [2]. The list goes on, apparently, some of the rip-offs are better than their originals [3]. While it is practically impossible to stop everyone around the globe from copying your ideas, it can certainly be curtailed to…
Recent FAQs Published by the Indian Patent Office on Form 27
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A Comprehensive Guide to Patent Searches: Types, Examples, and When to Use Them
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Microsoft vs. Indian Patent Office – Decisions by Delhi High Court on Software Patents in India
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Case in Point: Sun Pharma Ltd vs. DWD Pharma Ltd
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Recent FAQs Published by the Indian Patent Office on Form 27
The Indian Patent Office recently released a comprehensive FAQ document regarding Form 27, aimed at clarifying the requirements and procedures for patentees and…
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A Comprehensive Guide to Patent Searches: Types, Examples, and When to Use Them
Patent searches are a crucial aspect of the patenting process. Whether you're an inventor, entrepreneur, or a legal professional, understanding the different types…