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ArticleTrade Secrets vs. Patents: Choosing The Right Protection Strategy For Start-UpsAs an organization founder, one of the most crucial decisions one makes is how to safeguard their unique ideas and intellectual property.IndiaIntellectual PropertyDe Penning & De Penning
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ArticleKey Changes As Per "The Patents (Amendment), Rules, 2024"The time period for furnishing the details in respect of parallel foreign applications filed after the Indian filing date is three months from the date of issuance of First Examination Report (FER).IndiaIntellectual PropertyDe Penning & De Penning
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