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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…

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Recent FAQs Published by the Indian Patent Office on Form 27
August 29, 2024

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
August 29, 2024

Patent searches are a crucial aspect of the patenting process. Whether you're an inventor, entrepreneur, or a legal professional, understanding the different types…

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