An idea that was once thought of as nothing more than a dream (a physique for a high speed, modern form of travel) is now becoming more and more real every day. The Hyperloop project provides a completely new opportunity to travel at close to the speed of sound in a vacuum environment, and it will change many aspects of how we travel, how we move goods around the globe, and how cities grow as a result. India is looking at many possible Hyperloop routes within its borders and is also trying to encourage home grown innovation in this area, but it must also consider how to protect itself and the companies that will create this innovative technology, with respect to India's intellectual property (IP) framework. Looking at Hyperloop from an Indian IP standpoint reveals a number of challenges that cannot be resolved simply by filing a patent application for a given invention. Hyperloop technology crosses many frontiers of knowledge such as mechanical, civil, software, AI, energy
