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Patent Strategy for Startups: Protecting Your Innovation

By Abhijit Bhand | September 10, 2026

For startups, developing a robust patent strategy is crucial for protecting innovations and attracting investors. This article outlines key considerations for startup patent strategies.

Why Patents Matter for Startups

Patents provide startups with competitive advantages, potential licensing revenue, and increased valuation during funding rounds.

Key Patent Strategy Elements

A well-planned patent strategy can significantly impact a startup's success and growth trajectory.

Abhijit Bhand

Abhijit Bhand

Abhijit is an Intellectual Property Consultant and Co-founder of the Kanadlab Institute of Intellectual Property & Research. As a Registered Indian Patent Agent (IN/PA-5945), he works closely with innovators, startups, universities, and businesses to protect and commercialise their inventions. He had also worked with the Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur as a Principal Research Scientist, where he handled intellectual property matters for the institute.

A double international master's degree holder in IP & Technology Law (JU, Poland), and IP & Development Policy (KDI School, S. Korea), and a Scholar of World Intellectual Property Organisation (Switzerland), Abhijit has engaged with stakeholders in 15+ countries and delivered over 300 invited talks, including at FICCI, ICAR, IITs, and TEDx. He is passionate about making patents a powerful tool for innovation and impact.

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