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Rachna Kumar is a registered Patent Attorney with deep expertise in patent drafting, prosecution, and innovation strategy across India, the United States, and key global markets. She advises technology-driven businesses, startups, and R&D teams on protecting high-value inventions through strong patents, clarity in prior art positioning, and commercially aligned filing strategies. Her work spans electronics, software, AI, biotechnology, and emerging technologies, with a focus on building patent portfolios that support scale, investment, and long-term competitive advantage. Rachna frequently works with founders and in-house teams to navigate the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), national phase entry, office actions, and infringement risk assessments, ensuring clients make informed decisions across the innovation lifecycle.
What Happens If You Skip an FTO Search? Real IP Risk Scenarios for Businesses
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What Happens If You Skip an FTO Search? Real IP Risk Scenarios for Businesses

Rachna KumarDecember 25, 2025December 25, 2025

Skipping an FTO search can lead to injunctions, blocked imports, and investor red flags. This article explains real-world IP risk scenarios businesses face in India, the US, and Europe when freedom to operate is ignored.

When Is an FTO Search Legally Mandatory Before Product Launch? (India, US, EU)
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When Is an FTO Search Legally Mandatory Before Product Launch? (India, US, EU)

Rachna KumarDecember 25, 2025December 25, 2025

Is an FTO search legally mandatory before launching a product? While no patent law explicitly requires it, businesses launching in India, the US, or Europe often face injunctions, damages, and investor scrutiny when infringement risk is foreseeable. This article explains when an FTO becomes unavoidable in practice.

Types of Patents in India: Product, Process, Software, AI, Biotech & More
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Types of Patents in India: Product, Process, Software, AI, Biotech & More

Rachna KumarDecember 4, 2025December 4, 2025

A comprehensive, practitioner-focused guide to the different types of patents recognised in India, including product patents, process patents, software and AI inventions, biotech innovations, chemical technologies, and mechanical or electronic systems. Written for innovators, founders, and R&D teams planning India or PCT filings.

What Is a Patent in India? Understanding Scope, Rights, and Strategic Value
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What Is a Patent in India? Understanding Scope, Rights, and Strategic Value

Rachna KumarDecember 4, 2025December 4, 2025

A practical guide to understanding what a patent protects in India, the legal rights it grants, and the key limitations under the Patents Act. Written for innovators, founders, R&D teams, and businesses planning domestic or global patent strategy.

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CS at Work is a knowledge and advisory platform led by Prashant Kumar, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer at Global Horizons Capital Advisors (IFSC) Private Limited, an IFSCA-licensed Investment Banker in GIFT IFSC. It simplifies corporate, regulatory, and capital markets frameworks through practical, execution-focused insights for startups, professionals, and global businesses.

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