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Patent Assertion Entities: A Boon or a Bane?

Kashishipr

The maximum number of cases are witnessed in the software industry wherein statistics project that as many as 74 percent of the patents issued are being litigated. These claims are ultimately easier and cheaper for competing companies in the market to settle rather than to litigate. Point of View 2: Patent Trolls do Hurt Innovation.

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Patent Search and its Types in India

Kashishipr

A patent refers to an exclusive right granted by the patent authority of a nation to the inventor or applicant of a unique invention. There are five types of patent searches that a patent applicant or inventor can perform, and they are as follows: 1) Freedom to Operate (FTO) Search. Types of Patent Search.

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Evergreening of Patents

Kashishipr

In 2002, the Federal Trade Commission, after an extensive inquiry, found out that over 75% of applications by generic pharmaceutical manufacturers were in some way or other involved in litigation initiated by the original patent holders. Patents are the most important way in which inventors can protect their inventions.

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What are the intellectual property rights for startups?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

There are several types of IPRs that startups should be aware of: Patents: Patents protect new inventions and grant exclusive rights to the inventor for a limited period. PATENTS: In the realm of intellectual property rights, patents play a crucial role in safeguarding the innovative ideas and inventions of startups.

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Exploring the Top 5 IP Challenges that Brands & Businesses Face

Kashishipr

Additionally, it safeguards a business company during litigation or threat from a competitor in the industry. Furthermore, the coming of new entrants into the market adversely affects the market share of the already existing innovators and inventors. Combating the Competition.