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Can a patent be co-owned? How are rights, responsibilities, and profits managed between co-owners?
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Can a patent be co-owned? How are rights, responsibilities, and profits managed between co-owners?

Can a patent be co-owned? How are rights, responsibilities, and profits managed between co-owners? Don’t let unclear ownership ruin partnerships, learn how to protect your share.

How Can I Keep My Invention Confidential Before Filing a Patent?
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How Can I Keep My Invention Confidential Before Filing a Patent?

Worried premature disclosure could wreck your patent? Learn practical steps to keep your invention confidential before filing a patent, and protect your rights.

Should I Publish My Research or File a Patent First?
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Should I Publish My Research or File a Patent First?

Don’t let premature publication destroy your patent chances! Discover when to publish vs. patent in India, secure your priority date, and stay ahead of the competition.

What’s the difference between an inventor and an applicant or assignee?
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What’s the difference between an inventor and an applicant or assignee?

Don’t let confusion derail your patent. Learn the difference between inventor, applicant, and assignee in India; so you protect your invention properly from the start.

Provisional vs Complete Patent Application: Which Should You File First?
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Provisional vs Complete Patent Application: Which Should You File First?

Confused about provisional patent vs complete specification? Learn the risks, costs, and right strategy to protect your invention in India before it’s too late.

Online service vs patent agent: what could go wrong?
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Online service vs patent agent: what could go wrong?

Don’t risk your patent’s strength on the wrong choice. Learn what online services might miss, and why a registered patent agent could save your innovation.

How Do I Choose a Good Patent Agent for My Invention?
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How Do I Choose a Good Patent Agent for My Invention?

Struggling to pick the right patent agent? Don’t risk your invention with weak filing. Learn how to vet, verify, and choose the best for you.

Abhijit Bhand Joins Eureka! Startup Pitch Competition as Jury Member to Encourage Young Innovators at RSM Polytechnic, Nashik
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Abhijit Bhand Joins Eureka! Startup Pitch Competition as Jury Member to Encourage Young Innovators at RSM Polytechnic, Nashik

Abhijit Bhand's continued commitment to strengthening India's innovation ecosystem through mentorship, intellectual property awareness, and startup...

Who qualifies as an inventor under patent law?
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Who qualifies as an inventor under patent law?

Don’t risk losing your patent by naming the wrong person. Find out exactly who qualifies as an inventor under patent law, and protect your rights.

Do I Really Need a Patent Agent?
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Do I Really Need a Patent Agent?

Don’t risk losing patent rights or wasting time. See why using a proper “patent agent” could be the difference between a grant and a failure.

What Are the Benefits of Patenting My Invention?
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What Are the Benefits of Patenting My Invention?

Worried your invention could be copied? Patenting my invention gives protection, market leverage, and license potential. See the real benefits explained.

How Is a Patent Different from a Copyright or Trademark?
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How Is a Patent Different from a Copyright or Trademark?

Confused whether you need a patent, copyright, or trademark? Learn how a patent is different from a copyright or trademark; and protect your work the right way.

Can I File a Patent Without a Working Prototype or Model?
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Can I File a Patent Without a Working Prototype or Model?

Don’t delay your patent for lack of a working model. Yes, you can file without one, discover how and secure your invention before someone else does.

What is a Provisional Patent Application, and Why Should I File One?
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What is a Provisional Patent Application, and Why Should I File One?

Worried your innovation might get copied before you can file? A provisional patent application gives you “patent pending” status and buys time to refine and fund your idea.

Understanding Patents in India: Who, What and How
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Understanding Patents in India: Who, What and How

Want to protect your innovation? Dive into a clear guide on patents in India: who can file, what qualifies, and how the system works, step by step.

What is Not Patentable in India?
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What is Not Patentable in India?

Curious what doesn’t qualify for protection? Find out what is not patentable in India, from frivolous inventions to traditional knowledge, and plan your filing smart.

Electronics Innovation & Research Forum (EIRF) Hosts 350+ Students for Startup Innovation & IPR Masterclass by Abhijit Bhand
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Electronics Innovation & Research Forum (EIRF) Hosts 350+ Students for Startup Innovation & IPR Masterclass by Abhijit Bhand

For technology-driven startups, intellectual property has become a key indicator of scalability, competitive positioning, and long-term enterprise...

Abhijit Bhand Participates in the 17th Global Intellectual Property Convention 2025 at Mumbai
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Abhijit Bhand Participates in the 17th Global Intellectual Property Convention 2025 at Mumbai

These themes came to life at the 17th Global Intellectual Property Convention (GIPC) 2025, held on 11–12 January 2025 at The Leela, Mumbai, where...

A Dialogue on AI Developments & Intellectual Property Protection in Climate and Disaster Management Technologies by GLIPA-India
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A Dialogue on AI Developments & Intellectual Property Protection in Climate and Disaster Management Technologies by GLIPA-India

On 12 December 2024, an important conversation unfolded at the “Dialogue on AI Developments and IP Protection in Climate and Disaster Management...

Abhijit Bhand Delivers Masterclass on Intellectual Property for MSMEs at Desert Bloom 2.0 by BITS Technology Enabling Centre
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Abhijit Bhand Delivers Masterclass on Intellectual Property for MSMEs at Desert Bloom 2.0 by BITS Technology Enabling Centre

Innovation alone does not create successful businesses. Recognizing this critical aspect of business growth, BITS Technology Enabling Centre...

Abhijit Bhand Delivers Expert Session on IP and Commercialization for Agribusiness Startups at MANAGE–ICAR Incubation Programme | Hyderabad
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Abhijit Bhand Delivers Expert Session on IP and Commercialization for Agribusiness Startups at MANAGE–ICAR Incubation Programme | Hyderabad

Without appropriate intellectual property protection, innovators may struggle to recover these investments or scale their technologies commercially.