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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…
Form 27 – Understanding Form 27 for Patentees and Licensees in the Post-2024 Amendment
Patents grant inventors exclusive rights over their creations for a…
![A detailed legal analysis of a recent patent case. The article explores the interpretation of Section 3(i) of the Indian Patents Act, focusing on diagnostic methods. The court's decision, key arguments presented by the parties, and the technical aspects of the patent are discussed. The judgment emphasizes the distinction between diagnostic and non-diagnostic tests, highlighting the need for a case-by-case evaluation. The article delves into the complexities of patent eligibility, providing insights into the legal reasoning and technological considerations involved in the case](https://acuraip.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Interpretation-of-Section-3i-of-the-Indian-Patent-Act-1970-in-the-Context-of-Non-Invasive-Prenatal-Testing.jpg)
Interpretation of Section 3(i) of the Indian Patent Act, 1970 in the Context of Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing
Introduction The advent of Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) has revolutionized…
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Patent Publications vs Scientific Journal Publications: Understanding the Key Differences
Patent publications and scientific journal publications are two…
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Form 27 – Understanding Form 27 for Patentees and Licensees in the Post-2024 Amendment
Patents grant inventors exclusive rights over their creations for a specific period. In India, patentees and licensees have a responsibility to disclose how…
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Interpretation of Section 3(i) of the Indian Patent Act, 1970 in the Context of Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing
Introduction The advent of Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) has revolutionized prenatal diagnostics, enabling expectant parents to assess the genetic health of the fetus…