Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) in India: FRAND and Legal Framework

The rapid proliferation of digital communication technologies, smart devices, connected mobility systems, and Internet-of-Things infrastructure has intensified reliance on technical standards that ensure interoperability across products manufactured by diverse entities. These standards particularly in telecommunications, networking, and electronics are often underpinned by patented technologies that become unavoidable for compliance. Such patents are termed Standard Essential Patents (SEPs), referring to patents that protect technologies essential … Read More

India’s IP Turning Point: Landmark Intellectual Property Judgments of 2025 and Their Strategic Impact (Part 1)

India Intellectual Property Judgments of 2025 (Part 1)

Philips v. Indian Implementers

Court: Delhi High Court

In a significant 2025 ruling concerning Standard Essential Patents (SEPs), the Delhi High Court reaffirmed India’s evolving and increasingly assertive stance on SEP enforcement, particularly at the interim injunction stage. The Court held that SEPs are fully enforceable in India even before final adjudication, provided the patentee is able to satisfy certain well-defined conditions grounded … Read More

The 2026 Intellectual Property Resolution

2026 Intellectual Property Resolution

As we step into 2026, the global innovation ecosystem is undergoing a structural transformation. Technological progress is no longer incremental, it is exponential. Artificial intelligence systems are designing software, generating technical documentation, creating product architectures, composing creative works, and assisting in scientific research at a pace never previously imagined. Alongside AI, sectors such as clean energy, electric mobility, biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, … Read More

Common Mistakes in Patent Applications and Their Maintenance

Avoid mistakes in Patent Applications to avoid to delays, rejections, or loss of rights.

Filing and maintaining a patent is a critical process that can significantly impact an inventor’s ability to protect and monetize their intellectual property. However, even seasoned professionals can make errors that lead to delays, rejections, or loss of rights. Below, we outline some common mistakes in patent applications and maintenance and offer tips to avoid them.

1. Insufficient Disclosure

One of the most common … Read More