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India’s IP Environment and Global Compliance: Why It Matters for Barcode-Enabled Businesses

Introduction India continues to remain on the Priority Watch List in the 2025 Special 301 Report issued by the United States Trade Representative (USTR). For companies involved in manufacturing, packaging, distribution, and retail, this highlights the importance of strong product identification systems and regulatory awareness. Intellectual property protections such as patents, trademarks, and copyrights play […]

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Foldable Technology Dispute: Why Innovation Protection Matters in Modern Tech Ecosystems

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Introduction In today’s technology-driven world, innovation does not end at product creation—it extends to protecting the systems and technologies that support product performance and user experience. The ongoing dispute between Lepton Computing LLC and Samsung highlights how advanced technologies—such as foldable smartphones—rely on strong intellectual property protection. For industries that depend on product identification, traceability,

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Same Drug, Similar Name… A Barcode Lesson in Product Identity and Brand Safety

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When Patent Protection Ends, Product Identity Becomes Critical Patent expiry often creates a surge of generic manufacturers entering the market. This leads to: While the formula becomes publicly available, the brand identity and product presentation remain protected assets. In industries such as pharmaceuticals, where many companies sell identical formulations, clear identification through packaging and barcodes