Arbitration Agreement in India In certain situations, the arbitration agreement signed by two or more parties may be applicable to a non-signatory to said arbitration agreement. There have been various cases in India wherein this…
General and Commercial Litigation India sees a tremendous amount of litigation every year. Among different types of cases filed in India, majority of commercial disputes relate to contractual breaches, debt recovery, real estate, regulatory, intellectual…
The procedure to file patent applications begins by drafting a comprehensive patent application with strong patent claims.
The overall cost to obtain a utility patent for an invention is generally $8000 to $18000, depending upon the country where patent filing is desired. Utility Patent Application Cost A utility patent application includes patent…
Brand protection strategy in India includes strong trademark protection and proactive approach to prevent counterfeiting and infringement of trademarks. Design Patents and Trade Dress Trade dress is a type of trademark directed to the distinctive…
Patent rights allow the owners to exclude others from making, selling or using the claimed invention. In case such rights are used without permission, it amounts to patent infringement. In Indian perspective, the Patents Act…
Patent Valuation process covers analysis of scope of patent claims along with risk assessment and financial projections.
CHEMICAL STRUCTURE PATENT SEARCH Chemical structure patent searches are conducted by scientists, chemistry patent attorneys, health-professionals, chemists, professionals in the pharmaceutical industry, in-house chemical lawyers and pharmaceutical attorneys. Many chemical compounds which form subject matter of…
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“Efficient management without effective leadership is like straightening deck chairs on the Titanic” – from 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey A key issue associated with legal practice includes lack of effectiveness.…
Patent law insights by patent attorney and international patent lawyer covering patent drafting, patent searching, patent prosecution and international patent filing services.
ICT Patents require specific expertise to conduct patent searches, draft patent applications and write strong patent claims due to integration of hardware and software patents.
Overview of machine learning with examples and case study to create a valuable patent portfolio, including patent claim charts to determine patent infringement
Overview of patent examination process in India that can be fast tracked under express route by filing expedited patent examination request with Indian Patent Office
Provisional patent application is filed when the invention is not fully ready. A well drafted provisional patent provides patent pending rights to establish inventorship and patent ownership as patent office follows first to file approach to determine the true inventor of a patent covering new idea or product.
Blockchain is one of most hyped technology in recent times, and patent protection for blockchain based innovations will have a high degree of impact on projects covering smart contracts, cryptocurrency (Bitcoin), distributed ledger, financial technology (FinTech) products and supply chain management.
Overview of trademark filing process in India focusing on international applications in India filed under Madrid Protocol along with discussion about trademark opposition, infringement and concurrent use
Frequently Asked Questions – FAQs about Patent Process in India covering Patent Application Filing, Patent Publication, Patent Examination, Responding to Patent Office Action, Patent Prosecution Procedure till Patent Registration in India
Overview of Patent Prosecution in India covering Patent Eligibility and Patent Examination Process describing how Indian Patent Office examines the content of patent specification, including patent claims to determine novelty and inventive step
Patent Intelligence Patent attorneys are regularly approached by clients with existing innovations and patents, wherein such information is analysed extensively with regards to prior art (patent and non-patent publications), technology landscape and state of art…
Free book to review contents of legal opinion on utility tokens for blockchain technology applications.
Cryptocurrency exchanges require legal opinion to determine confirming that blockchain tokens are utility tokens.
Trademark registration procedure in India includes filing of TM-A form and user affidavit.
Global trademark registration protects a brand worldwide by way of international trademark filing under Madrid system.
Overview of Software Patents, Mobile Apps Patents, Indian Patent Laws, Software Patents in India and International Patent Filing
Our Patent Attorneys guiding clients through the intricacies of laws to Patent Pharmaceutical product in India.
Patent Strategy Innovative intellectual property comprising strong and enforceable patents with well drafted patent claims can be created in a cost-effective manner by engaging with an experienced patent attorney and technology business lawyer. A strongly…
Applications can be used to determine ownership, chain of transactions, authentication, identity validation, digital evidence and discovery.
Article source. IoT Patent Inventions IoT, or the Internet of Things, is bound to impact healthcare, consumer goods, education, industrial manufacturing and transportation at an unexpected pace and to counter next-gen legal issues, proactive technology…
Patent Protection for Software and Mobile Applications (Apps) – FAQs How are software patents granted in India? Originally published here. Software patents are granted in India if the computer related inventions pass the patent…
This case study is about IP services provided to a client in the domain of cloud telephony. Specifically, the cloud telephony company developed an innovative technology product and this case study provides a reference for…
Startup deals across various business and technology sectors are exposed to legal and regulatory landscape at various levels. Venture capital is constantly powering private equity investments through venture funding by VC firms and angel investments…
Originally published here and here. Startup India refers to action plan announced by PM Modi that defines “Startup” & introduces recognition procedure for startups in India. As may be seen, the startup India action plan introduces constitution…
ChatBots by Facebook Recently, Facebook introduced chat bots and it received extensive coverage. In simple terms, chatbots are automated services powered by Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning provided over chat interface to the users. In…
What is Co-Founders’ Agreement? Document addressing relationship among startup founders by defining their rights and responsibilities. Originally published here. Why is Co-Founders’ Agreement required? To avoid legal pitfalls during early stages of startup and ensure…
Originally published in Annual Magazine published by BCAS, Delhi University. Read full article as originally published here. Talk to any working professional who has worked for 5 years or more seeking career advice, and majority will…
Publication in AutoTech Review – India’s First and Only Automotive Magazine that Speaks the Language of Technology Details: CONNECTED CARS & IOT – EMERGING TRENDS AND PREDICTIONS Originally published here. Tesla and Apple Tesla founder…
Future of connectivity relies heavily upon 5G technology and companies including Nokia, Huawei and Ericsson are getting ready to prepare themselves for next generation mobile technology. Originally published here. While essential technologies are covered under SEPs…
BioSpectrum Asia – Debate over compulsory licensing of Bayer’s Nexavar Originally published here. Full Article: India allows compulsory licensing of Bayer’s Nexavar In March 2012, the Indian Patent office granted first compulsory license to NATCO…
Monsanto filed patent application No.2407/DEL/NP/2006 on 01/05/2006. The patent office examined the claimed subject matter and raised objections on various grounds specified under Section 3 of the patents act. Monsanto responded to objections and presented…
Patent Opposition in India includes pre-grant and post-grant opposition proceedings.
Asia Pacific – Regional Forum News – Newsletter of the International Bar Association Legal Practice Division Full Copy of Publication: Local working requirements and enforceability of patents: an Indian perspective of challenges and opportunities surrounding a…
By 2020, according to Frost & Sullivan, healthcare expenditure in the APAC will increase 151 percent over 2010 figure, to $2927 billion at a compound annual growth rate of 9.2 percent. Factors such as increasing…
Global Legal Post Publication Before US visit, PM Modi announced to resolve one the most crucial issues daunting the Indian Patent Office, i.e. clearing the huge backlog. Originally published here. Full Article: 1,000 backlog beaters for…
Swissinfo is Swiss Government’s International Publication Service managed by Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Originally published here. Views on Delhi High Court’s ruling in Novartis patent dispute: “The ruling is totally in line with existing laws,…
Views published in Economic Times:- FreeCharge’s patent filing for alternative to OTP a wake up call for other companies Originally published here. FreeCharge files patent for technology claiming secure features for online transactions that provide…
Not every layoff is legal and during tough times, businesses need to take difficult decision of letting their employees go with a view to target larger business goals. Originally published here. Do Startups Deserve Special…
Food and Beverage (F&B) Business in Gurgaon As per latest tech trends, when food meets technology to reach the customers, it is termed as Food Tech startups. In a city like Gurgaon, food startups have…
Start your Business in Gurgaon | Choose Your Business Structure Wisely Starting a new company and launching a business in a place like Gurgaon can be a challenging task. Once business model is finalized, next…
Patent Drafting | Writing Patent Application As it is well known, inventions are created and protected under patent rights and a strongly drafted patent application determines the potential of an invention. The patent process includes…
Client – Financial Technology (FinTech) Company Product – Technology Providing Secure Platform for eCommerce Transactions Originally published here. Business Goal – Protecting Intellectual Property (IP) Framework During Pre-Launch Traction Solution – Firstly, once the client…
Evan asked his first question: “What’s the worst thing I can do as CEO to fuck the company up?” Without skipping a beat, Campbell responded: “Hire your fucking friends!” He went into a ten-minute tirade…
Often we come across multiple blogs and other related content (videos, images, presentations, documents, eBooks etc.) written by experts and it can get troublesome at times to read and grasp multiple such blogs at one…
Marketplace business model describes eCommerce platforms facilitating transactions between buyers and sellers.
India is facing tremendous pressure from US for enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) since last few months, specifically with regards to concerns over violations of pharmaceutical patents in India. Originally published here. Recent Issue…
Mobile applications, which are commonly referred to as mobile apps, are generally available for download at various app stores.