Soumya Prakash Patra

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Soumya Prakash Patra

Assistant Professor

Humanities and Liberal Arts

s.patra@iimbg.ac.in

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Overview:

Dr. Soumya Prakash Patra, an Assistant Professor, merges extensive industry expertise from TVS Motor Company and Tata Steel with a robust academic background. He holds 25 patents in areas like Anti-lock Brake Systems (ABS) and Combined Brake Systems (CBS) and is a registered patent agent in India. He is one of the leading inventors in the area of ABS for two wheelers in India. His academic research focuses on patent licensing, intellectual property management, and the intersection of technology and law, reflected in publications in reputable journals.

Academic background:

  • Ph.D. in Standard Essential Patents and Automotive Safety from Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law, IIT Kharagpur
  • LLM in Business Laws from Dr. B A Marathwada University Aurangabad Maharashtra
  • LLB (Hons) from Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law, IIT Kharagpur
  • B.E (Electrical) from VSSUT Burla, Sambalpur (Formerly UCE Burla)
 Affiliations:
  • TVS Motor Company Limited
  • Tata Steel Limited
  • IIT Kharagpur
  • IIM Bodh Gaya
  • Indian Patent Office
  Teaching Interests:
  • Business Laws
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Social Entrepreneurship
  • Corporate frauds
  • IPR
  • Medical ethics
Research Interests:
  • Social Entrepreneurship
  • Patents and Innovation
  • Industry 4.0
  • Gaming and gambling laws
  • Corporate frauds
   Publications  
  1. Patra, S.P. (2026). “Judicial Fragmentation and Policy Coherence: Critical Reflections on Post-Huawei v ZTE FRAND Jurisprudence in the European Union”, European Law Review (2026) Issue 2, Forthcoming (Category A in ABDC List)
  2. Patra, S.P., Debasmita Dey (2025). “AI in Entertainment: Navigating Legal Challenges and Opportunities in India Compared to EU Regulations”, International Review of Law, Computers and Technology (2025) Forthcoming (Category B in ABDC List)
  3. Patra, S.P., Agrawal Rohit, Singh Rajesh, He Qile (2025). “Adoption of Blockchain Technology in International Entrepreneurship: Strategic Framework for Managing Roadblocks”, IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management (2025) https://doi.org/10.1109/TEM.2025.3614554 (Category A in ABDC List)
  4. Patra, S.P. (2025). “Harmonizing Patent Rights: Upholding Fair Competition through the Doctrine of ODP in Global Innovation Landscapes”, European Intellectual Property Review (2025) 47 E.I.P.R, Issue 10, 623-631 (Category A in ABDC List)
  5. Patra, S.P., Ghosh A (2025). “AI in Entertainment: Balancing Innovation and Legal Frameworks in India and the EU”, Entertainment Law Review (2025), 36 Ent. L.R., Issue 6, p214-218. (Category B in ABDC List)
  6. Patra, S.P., Mishra S (2025). “Ethical Challenges in Data Privacy and Consumer Protection: Navigating Legal Obligations in the Digital Entertainment Industry”, Entertainment Law Review (2025) 36 Ent.L.R., Issue 3, p108-112. (Category B in ABDC List)
  7. Patra, S.P. (2025). “Applying the Orange Book standard in India: challenges and opportunities in standard essential patents regulation”, European Intellectual Property Review (2025) 47 E.I.P.R., Issue 2, p97-101. (Category A in ABDC List)
  8. Patra, S.P. (2025). “Applicability of the Daubert Standard in Indian SEP Litigation: Analyzing the Lava v. Ericsson Case”, European Intellectual Property Review (2025) 47 E.I.P.R., Issue 1, p55-61. (Category A in ABDC List)
  9. Patra, S.P. (2025). “Balancing Innovation and Privacy: Navigating Data Protection in India’s Evolving Gaming Regulation Landscape”, Entertainment Law Review (2025) 36 Ent.L.R., Issue 1, p10-13. (Category B in ABDC List)
  10. Patra, S.P. (2024). “Safety Concerns in AI-Driven Live Performances and Virtual Events: A Study in the Indian Entertainment Industry”, Entertainment Law Review, (2024) 35 Ent. L.R., Issue 2, p63-67. (Category B in ABDC List)
  11. Patra, S.P. (2023). “Standard Essential Patents: Returning to the Basics on Unwired v Huawei”, Statute Law Review, doi.org/10.1093/slr/hmad012. (Category A in ABDC List)
  12. Prasad, D., Patra, S.P. (2023). “Analysis of The New Online Gaming Regulation in India”, Entertainment Law Review, Ent. L.R. 2024, 35(1), 10-13. (Category B in ABDC List)
  13. Patra, S.P. (2023). “Role of Open Innovation and Patents on Strategic Decision Making”, The Journal of World Intellectual Property, doi.org/10.1111/jwip.12277 (Category C in ABDC List)
  14. Patra, S.P., Agrawal, R., Wankhede, V.A. (2023). “Circular Economy Practices in Supply Chain Finance: A State of Art Review”, Benchmarking: An International Journal, https://doi.org/10.1108/BIJ-10-2022-0627. (1* in ABS, Category B in ABDC List)
  15. Patra, S.P. (2023). “Road Safety and Patents: A Study for Sustainable Development”, International Journal of Intellectual Property Management, https://doi.org/10.1504/IJIPM.2023.10056769. (Category C in ABDC List)
  16. Patra, S.P., Ghosh, A. (2022). “Relative Innovation Index: State of Patent Examination in India”, Journal of Intellectual Property Rights, https://doi.org/10.56042/jipr.v26i5.40648, 26(5), 277–285. (SCOPUS Indexed)
  17. Patra, S.P. (2022). “Artificial Inventors: A Shift in Traditional Policy Paradigm”, Journal of Intellectual Property Rights, https://doi.org/10.56042/jipr.v26i3.49899, 26(3), 119–126. (SCOPUS Indexed)
  18. Singh, P., Patra, S.P. (2022). “Journey of Trademarks from Conventional to Unconventional - A Legal Perspective”, Journal of Intellectual Property Rights, https://doi.org/10.56042/jipr.v26i3.44167, 26(3), 162–170. (SCOPUS Indexed)
  19. Patra, S.P., Raju, K.D. (2022). “Standards in the Automotive Sector: Impact of Patents on its Development”, Journal of Intellectual Property Rights, https://doi.org/10.56042/jipr.v25i5.30152, 25(5), 140–145. (SCOPUS Indexed)
  20. Patra, S.P., Raju, K.D. (2021). “SEPs and Automotive Brake System: A Study on Horizontal Application of Patent Licensing Under FRAND Terms in India”, International Journal of Intellectual Property Management, doi.org/10.1504/IJIPM.2021.10034928. (Category C in ABDC List)
  21. Patra, S.P. (2020). “Patent Prosecution Highway and Globalisation of National Patent Offices: A Study on Indian Perspective”, International Journal of Intellectual Property Management, doi.org/10.1504/IJIPM.2020.10034788. (Category C in ABDC List)
  22. Patra, S.P., Raju, K.D. (2022). “SEPs, FRAND, and its Impact: A Comparative Study of Recent Case Laws in the USA, EU, and India”, International Journal of Intellectual Property Management, 12(3), 403. doi.org/10.1504/IJIPM.2022.124635. (Category C in ABDC List)
  23. Patra, S.P., Raju, K.D. (2021). “Application of Standard Essential Patents in the Automotive Industry: An Analytical Perspective”, The Journal of World Intellectual Property, 24(1–2), 186–192. doi.org/10.1111/jwip.12174. (Category C in ABDC List)
  24. Mohanty, S.K., Patra, S.P. (2021). “Tramelling The Illegal Wildlife Trading: A Comparative Legislative Analysis of China and India”, SASI, vol. 27, no. 4, Dec. 2021, https://doi.org/10.47268/sasi.v27i4.597
Book Chapters  
  1. Patra, S.P., Agrawal, R., and Wankhede, V.A. (2023, September 14). “Recent Developments on Smart Manufacturing.” In Environmental Footprints and Eco-Design of Products and Processes, pp. 17–28. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-4894-9_2
  2. Patra, S.P., Sungjemmenla, S., and Agrawal, R. (2022). “Embracing New Digital Technologies to Ensure Sustainability in Manufacturing.” In Progress in Sustainable Manufacturing. Springer Publishers. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-0201-9_11
  3. Patra, S.P. (2025). “Navigating the Legal Landscape of Sustainable Industry 4.0.” In Industry 4.0 for Manufacturing Systems, pp. 109–121. CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003470861-8
  Granted Patents  
Sl. Patent No Title of Patent Date of Grant Technology
1 IN297743 Toner Ring Assembly for A Speed-Sensing Device 18/06/2018 ABS
2 IN293791 Speed Detecting Disc 05/03/2018 ABS
3 IN300862 Speed Sensing Disc for A Motorcycle 07/09/2018 ABS
4 IN301531 Two Plate Toner Ring Assembly for A Speed-Sensing Device 27/09/2018 ABS
5 IN304677 Wheel Speed Detecting Device for A Motorcycle 19/12/2018 ABS
6 IN304662 Speed Sensing Device 19/12/2018 ABS
7 IN305429 Integrated Sensing Device 07/01/2019 ABS
8 IN305970 A Disc Brake System for A Two-Wheeler 21/01/2019 ABS
9 IN308353 A Disc Brake Arrangement for Two Wheeled Vehicle 28/02/2019 ABS
10 IN317816 Helmet Holding Assembly for Motorcycles 07/08/2019 Chassis
11 IN311249 Wheel Hub 16/04/2019 ABS
12 IN327754 Motorcycle 19/12/2019 ABS
13 IN329311 Bearing Support Structure for A Crankshaft 13/01/2020 Engine
14 IN331978 Air Fuel Ratio Control System 14/02/2020 Engine
15 IN333667 Bearing Stabilizing System for A Crankshaft 02/03/2020 Engine
16 IN337885 Bearing Support Structure 03/06/2020 Engine
17 IN339052 Motorcycle 22/06/2020 Chassis
18 IN348100 Drive System for An Internal Combustion Engine 02/10/2020 Engine
19 IN350386 An Internal Combustion Engine 29/10/2020 Engine
20 IN365262 Cooling apparatus mounting for fan-cooled internal combustion engine 25/04/2021 Engine
21 IN370589 Preload adjustment system for three wheeled vehicle suspension. 29/06/2021 Vehicle Suspension
22  IN385565 Disc for a Brake Disc 07/01/2022 ABS
23 IN389780 Bearing Holding Structure 20/02/2022 Engine
24 IN434673 Automatic side stand retrieval system for a two-wheeler 10/10/2022 Chassis
25 IN560757 A system and a process for preventing electronic fuel injection (efi) dry running in a two-wheeler   20/02/2025 Chassis
   
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