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What is a Patent and Why Is It Important?
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Abhijit Bhand Speaks on AI and the Unbundling of Legal Work at a Conference on "The Impact of AI in the Legal Sector"
Sai Sushanth Samudrala (Cyber Lawyer and CEO, Sushanth IT Law Associates), with the discussion moderated by Anand Verma (Managing Partner, Team Legal...
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Abhijit Bhand Delivers Expert Webinar on Intellectual Property Management for Startups at GH Raisoni College of Engineering & Management, Pune
Abhijit Bhand continues to contribute towards strengthening intellectual property awareness across educational institutions, startup ecosystems, and...
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Abhijit Bhand Delivers World IP Day Webinar on Intellectual Property and Pharmaceutical Innovation for Bio-NEST NIPER Guwahati
Abhijit Bhand continues to contribute towards strengthening intellectual property awareness and fostering a culture of innovation-led growth.
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Why Indian patents cannot be extended, and what that means for you
India grants every patent a strict 20-year term from the filing date, and then it is over. Maximum extension Statutory basis India 20 years from...
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Abhijit Bhand Invited as Jury Member for National-Level AICTE IDE Bootcamp 2026 Startup Pitch Competition
This remarkable growth has been driven by increasing institutional support, academic innovation, incubation centres, and entrepreneurship-focused...
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Advanced Trademark Training Boot Camp 2026 at National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam
These practical strategies illustrated how trademark law operates not only as a legal safeguard but also as a strategic component of business...
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The Best Time to File a Provisional Patent for Maximum Protection
Whether you’re a first‑time inventor, a startup founder, or a seasoned R&D lead, understanding when to file your provisional patent applicatio...
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Patent Documentation in India: A Complete Guide
Getting a patent is not merely about having a brilliant invention. It is about presenting that invention to the Patent Office in a legally compliant, ...
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How to Protect Your Idea from Copying During Development and Pitching
How to Protect Your Idea During Development and Pitching: A Comprehensive Guide
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Abhijit Bhand Delivers Expert Session on Intellectual Property for Innovators and Entrepreneurs at DRIEMS Polytechnic, Odisha
Bhand shared practical examples illustrating how intellectual property has become an essential business tool in today's knowledge-driven economy.
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Section 3(c): Discovery vs Invention Clear Legal Difference Explained
Section 3(c) of the Patents Act prevents patenting the mere discovery of a scientific principle, abstract theory, or any substance occurring in nature. The law seeks to keep basic...
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Section 3(b): Morality and; Public Order : What Inventions Are Barred?
What exactly does Section 3(b) say?Section 3 of the Indian Patents Act, 1970 is the big “negative list”: things that are simply not “inventions?...
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Section 3(a): What Counts as “Frivolous” or Against Natural Laws?
Section 3(a) is the first, fundamental filter in Indian patent law, excluding inventions that are frivolous or contrary to well-established natural laws.
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GLIPA India and BioNEST NIPER Guwahati Organize Advanced Workshop on Intellectual Property and the Business of Pharmaceutical Innovation
Shraddha Damle, each addressing different dimensions of intellectual property within the pharmaceutical innovation ecosystem.
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GLIPA India Organizes Innovation & Intellectual Property Workshop at Sarala Birla Public School, Guwahati
Innovation rarely begins inside a laboratory—it often begins with curiosity. Bhand encouraged students to look beyond textbooks and begin observing...
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GLIPA India Conducts Interactive Session at Synod College, Shillong on Intellectual Property and Its Business Perspectives
(Adv.) Shraddha Damle, at Synod College, Shillong. Bhand illustrated how intellectual property has become the backbone of modern business success.
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Meghalaya Police Public School, Shillong Hosts Hands-on Innovation & Intellectual Property Workshop with Abhijit Bhand | GLIPA-India
Can innovation be taught before students learn science in depth? Using the student-developed concepts as examples, Mr.
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GLIPA India Organizes Expert Session at St. Anthony's College, Shillong on Intellectual Property as a Driver of Innovation and Economic Growth | Abhijit Bhand
Increasingly, economists point to one answer - Intellectual Property. Anthony's College, Shillong, under the GLIPA India Innovation & Intellectual...
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How Curiosity Led Me to Intellectual Property!
Sharing my journey as an intellectual property professional passionate about innovation, research, and policy - bridging technology, law, and development to turn ideas into impact!
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Form 31: Grace period
Form 31 is the new Indian patent form to claim the 12-month “grace period” under Section 31 - allowing filing despite certain prior public disclosures.