Introduction to Patents and Patent Law in India - Softcover

Bose, Siva Prasad; Bose, Joy

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798201002039

Verlag: Joy Bose, 2022

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Patents are one of the most powerful tools available to inventors, entrepreneurs, and innovators - yet the patent system remains poorly understood by most people outside the legal profession. In India, where a new generation of startups, researchers, and engineers is driving the country toward becoming a global innovation leader, that knowledge gap can be costly. This book bridges that gap. From the fundamentals of intellectual property to the step-by-step procedure for filing a patent application at the Indian Patent Office, Introduction to Patents and Patent Law in India demystifies the Indian patent system for the non-specialist. Written in plain language and enriched with real-world examples, diagrams, and references to actual cases and tools, it is the practical guide that every Indian inventor, entrepreneur, and student of IP law needs. But this book goes beyond the procedural. It equips readers with creative strategies to develop stronger, more defensible patent applications - including Design Thinking, TRIZ methodology, and innovation frameworks such as SCAMPER and Blue Ocean Strategy. It explores the commercialization journey from patent grant to market success, and examines famous patent wars from Apple vs. Samsung to the CRISPR gene-editing battle, drawing out lessons that every inventor can apply. The book also engages honestly with the harder questions: Do patents help or hinder innovation? Who benefits from the current system, and who is left out? How should we think about pharmaceutical patents, traditional knowledge, software patents, and AI-generated inventions? A special chapter critically examines the current patent regime and proposes forward-thinking reforms - grounded in both global best practices and Indian philosophical traditions. What you will learn: ¿ The basics of patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs, and other forms of IP ¿ How to conduct a prior art search and assess whether your idea is patentable ¿ How to draft and file patent applications at the Indian Patent Office, including all key forms ¿ Creative frameworks - Design Thinking, TRIZ, SCAMPER - for developing stronger inventions ¿ How to commercialize a patented invention, from prototyping to funding to licensing ¿ Landmark patent wars and the practical lessons they teach ¿ Legal remedies for infringement, opposition, and revocation in India ¿ The unique challenges of software and AI patents under Indian law ¿ Ethical and philosophical dimensions of the patent system ¿ Alternatives to patents and proposed reforms for a more equitable innovation ecosystem Whether you are filing your first patent, advising clients on IP strategy, or simply curious about how the system works, this book will give you the knowledge and confidence to navigate the world of patents in India.

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Siva Prasad Bose is an electrical engineer by profession. He is currently retired after many years of service in Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited. He received his engineering degree from Jadavpur University, Kolkata and has a law degree from Meerut University, Meerut. His interests lie in the fields of family law, civil law, law of contracts, and any areas of law related to power electricity related issues.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Joy Bose
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2022
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 13: 9798201002039
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 128
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