Increasing concern over the environment and the effects of non-biodegradable packaging has made sustainability a megatrend that is reshaping the packaging industry. In recent years, we have seen a significant increase in sustainable packaging...

The number of businesses promoting their products online has increased dramatically in the past few years. But this rapid growth has also led to a spike in IP-related disputes among companies. These conflicts often...

A claimed invention must fulfill the requirements of 35 USC § 101 for becoming patent-eligible at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). 35 USC 101 is typically a subject matter eligibility test for...

Claims are unarguably the heart of any patent application. A patent claim states the novel aspects of the invention, thereby defining the scope up to which a patent is protected. In other words, patent...

All patent applications disclosing nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences must include sequence listings as per international filing standards. A new sequence listing standard – ST26 – is coming into force from July 1, 2022,...

In today’s world, where new technologies are emerging like never before, subjects like Metaverse and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have become the talk of the town. They represent a new horizon in the intellectual property...

Whenever an invention is patented, the law confers several crucial rights on the patentee. Unfortunately, despite the rising understanding of intellectual property and its importance for businesses, many inventors and entrepreneurs continue to be...

A trademark is an essential tool in establishing brand identity. In the age of cut-throat competition, unscrupulous players often disrupt a brand’s image by imitating an established brand name. Therefore, it is critical to...

A patent application must contain a full and clear description of the invention for which a patent is sought in order to receive a grant. Section 112 of Title 35 of the United States...

For every business to prosper, it must establish brand awareness and recognition. With a distinct sign, logo, word, or combination of words that is legally registered, trademark serves as a unique identifier for a...