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Decoding India's Patent Boom: The reason of rise in Patent Filings
09/21/2026 4:03 PM
Introduction : The Indian patent landscape was quite predictable for many years: foreign firms dominated patent filings, Indian innovators fell behind, and the patent office lagged behind. All that is no long...
Japan's Re-emergence in Global Standard-Setting for Emerging Technologies
09/18/2026 12:07 PM
Introduction : Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Japanese Industrial Standards Committee (JISC) have, through 2025 and 2026, placed renewed emphasis on international technical sta...
Patent Landscaping for India's Space-Tech Startups: Identifying IP Risk Across Launch, Satellites, and Ground Systems
09/16/2026 12:51 PM
Introduction : India’s journey into space has expanded rapidly since the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (“IN-SPACe”) was established in June 2022 to license and authorise non-g...
Patent Ownership Clauses in Employment Agreements After Nippon Steel
09/15/2026 12:35 PM
Introduction : Activities performed in research and development by the employees are significant parts of the patents of the companies operating in sectors like technology, pharmaceutical, manufacturing and o...
Vietnam's Revised Competition Sanctions
09/08/2026 12:31 PM
Introduction : In 2026, Vietnam's competition enforcement framework is significantly restructured. Decree No. 102/2026/ND-CP ('Decree 102'), which took effect on 20 May 2026, amended Decree No. 75/2019/ND-CP...
IP Strategy for India's Space-Tech Suppliers
09/07/2026 12:37 PM
Introduction : The old model of operating in India's space industry meant if one wanted to work in the industry there was actually only one possible employer - ISRO. But times are changing. Indian Space Polic...