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How to Patent a Medical Device

Patent Trademark Blog

What is a smarter way to patent a medical device? Medical device patents can make a direct impact on sales as well as create licensing opportunities. Even pending patent applications may help startups raise capital. Let’s look at some smart ways to patent a medical device. Design or utility patent?

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Patent Attorney Meeting: What questions to answer before first call

Patent Trademark Blog

Does our firm sign an NDA before the initial patent attorney meeting? No, our firm does not sign confidentiality agreements for these reasons. We’ve filed so many patent applications that we really do not need to know all the nitty gritty details of your invention in order to answer most of your questions.

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A Look Back at India’s Top IP Developments of 2023

SpicyIP

This will potentially impact the copyright licensing landscape insofar as filmmakers will have to enter into dedicated agreements to claim protection for works not listed within the scope of Section 17. the licensee. The judgement was authored by Justice C. Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (PUBL) v.

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Methods of Commercializing Intellectual Property – Part I

Intepat

The various forms of intellectual property are already well known- trademarks, patents, copyrights, industrial designs, trade secrets, domain names and geographical indications. Therefore, it is important to make sure such confidential information is not publicised unauthorisedly. The ownership is not transferred.

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What are the intellectual property rights for startups?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Trade Secrets: Trade secrets encompass confidential information critical for a startup’s success; this may include formulas, processes, customer lists, marketing strategies etc. Investors are more likely to support companies that possess protected IP as it represents a tangible asset that can be monetized or licensed in the future.

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Role And Significance Of IP Due-Diligence In M&A Transactions In India

IIPRD

Buyers are primarily concerned that they acquire exclusive, unencumbered, and marketable title and/or a valid license to all of the seller’s IP necessary to exploit the divested business or assets. There are no challenges to the purchased/licensed IP and it shall enjoy the freedom to operate with respect to the divested business or assets.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (March 4-March 10)

SpicyIP

The Court sets aside the rejection, staying the suit until the rectification application’s disposal within eight months. Ynsect vs The Controller Of Patents on 28 February, 2024 (Delhi High Court) Image from here The appeal challenged the denial of an Indian patent application for insect treatment.