Intellectual Property - Explained Without Jargon | Ft. Namita Mallik | #47 | TheGeekyPod
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Are you a startup founder, entrepreneur, content creator, or innovator? If you’ve ever wondered how to protect your ideas, brand, or inventions, this episode is for you.
Join us as we sit down with a highly qualified Indian Patent Agent to break down the world of Intellectual Property (IP). In this episode, we cover:
1. What exactly is Intellectual Property (IP)?
2. Types of IP - Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Design Rights
3. How to file a patent in India
4. What can and can’t be patented
5. Why IP protection is crucial for startups and creators
6. Common mistakes to avoid while protecting your ideas
7. Real-world examples of how IP can make or break a business
8. Understanding global IP protection and the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)
9. Practical steps to create an IP strategy for your business
10. The future of IP rights in the age of AI and rapid innovation
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:37 What is Intellectual Property?
05:26 Can Ideas be copied if not IP protected?
08:04 Types of IP - What is Copyright?
12:22 What is Trademark?
09:38 What are Patents?
10:35 How can patented tech be used?
12:30 Can life saving drugs be patented?
14:30 What can not be Patented?
16:00 Can traditional medicine or knowledge be patented?18:27 Can softwares be petented?
21:00 How to file for a patent?
29:40 What is Patent cooperation Treaty?
32:31 Whats the validity of an IP?
34:43 Whats the cost of filing a patent?
38:55 Hardships of a patent filing
42:00 When to file for a patent?
45:00 The Ownership Dilemma
48:10 AI vs Originality in IPSubscribe for more expert
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