FTO search Archives - CS Prashant Kumar

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.

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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.