Soumya Prakash Patra

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 24 patents in areas like Anti-lock Brake Systems (ABS) and Combined Brake Systems (CBS) and is a registered patent agent in India. His 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:

• Harvard University
• 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

Research Interests:

• Social Entrepreneurship
• Patents and Innovation
• Industry 4.0
• Gaming and gambling laws
• Corporate frauds

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Publications:

• 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) 35 Ent.L.R., Issue 3 (Forthcoming). (Category ‘B’ in ABDC List)
• Patra, S.P. (2025). “The Impact of the Orange Book Standard on India’s Developing SEP Regulation”, European Intellectual Property Review (2025) 47 E.I.P.R., Issue 2,p 98-102. (Category ‘A’ in ABDC List)
• Patra, S.P (2024), 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,p 55-61, (Category ‘A’ in ABDC List)
• Patra, S.P (2024), Balancing Innovation and Privacy: Navigating Data Protection in India's Evolving Gaming Regulation Landscape, Entertainment Law Review Entertainment Law Review (2025) 35 Ent.L.R., Issue 2, p 63-67, (Category ‘B’ in ABDC List)
• Patra, S.P (2023), 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), (Category ‘B’ in ABDC List)
• Patra, S.P (2023), Standard Essential Patents: Returning to the Basics on Unwired v Huawei, Statute Law Review, 1093/slr/hmad012 , (Category ‘A’ in ABDC List)
• Patra, S.P (2024), Directorial Duties in Insolvency: A Cross-Jurisdictional Analysis of Fiduciary Responsibilities in Financial Distress, Delaware Journal of Corporate Law (Accepted), (Category ‘A’ in ABDC List)
• Patra, S.P, D Prasad (2023), Analysis Of The New Online Gaming Regulation In India, Entertainment Law Review (Accepted), (Category ‘B’ in ABDC List)
• Patra, S.P (2023). Role of Open Innovation and Patents on Strategic Decision Making, The Journal of World Intellectual Property, https://doi.org/10.1111/jwip.12277 (Wiley) (Category ‘C’ in ABDC List)
• Patra, S. P., Agarwal, R., Vishal.A.W (2023). Circular economy practices in supply chain finance: a state of art review, Benchmarking: An International Journal (Emerald) (1* in ABS, Category ‘B’ in ABDC List), https://doi.org/10.1108/BIJ-10-2022-0627
• Patra, S. P. (2023). Road Safety and Patents: A Study for Sustainable Development, International Journal of Intellectual Property Management, (Inderscience) (Category ‘C’ in ABDC List), https://doi.org/10.1504/IJIPM.2023.10056769
• Patra, S. P., & Ghosh, A. (2022). Relative Innovation Index: State of Patent Examination in India. Journal of Intellectual Property Rights (JIPR), 26(5), 277–285. (SCOPUS Indexed)
• Patra, S. P. (2022). Artificial Inventors: A Shift in Traditional Policy Paradigm. Journal of Intellectual Property Rights (JIPR), 26(3), 119–126. (SCOPUS Indexed)
• Singh, P., & Patra, S. P. (2022). Journey of Trademarks from Conventional to Un-Conventional-A Legal Perspective. Journal of Intellectual Property Rights (JIPR), 26(3), 162–170. (SCOPUS Indexed)
• Patra, S. P., & Raju, K. D. (2022). Standards in Automotive Sector: Impact of Patents on its Development. Journal of Intellectual Property Rights (JIPR), 25(5), 140–145. (SCOPUS Indexed)
• 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, 1(1), 1. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJIPM.2021.10034928 (Category ‘C’ in ABDC List)
• Patra, S. P. (2020). Patent prosecution highway and globalisation of national patent offices: a study on Indian perspective. International Journal of Intellectual Property Management, 1(1), 1. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJIPM.2020.10034788 (Category ‘C’ in ABDC List)
• 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. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJIPM.2022.124635 (Category ‘C’ in ABDC List)
• Patra, S. P., & KD, R. (2021). Application of standard essential patents in automotive industry: An analytical perspective. The Journal of World Intellectual Property, 24(1–2), 186–192. https://doi.org/10.1111/jwip.12174 (Category ‘C’ in ABDC List)
• This paper has been included in the WIPO Knowledge Repository as a benchmark paper on SEPs

Working Paper

• Critical Appraisal of Bolar Exemption with respect to the Indian Patent Act 1970, Patra, Soumya Prakash, (September 3, 2008). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1262712 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1262712 (Elsevier)

Book Chapters:

• Patra, S. P., Agrawal, R. & Wankhede, V. A., (2022). “Smart Manufacturing - Concepts and Applications”. Springer Publishers. (Accepted)
• Patra, S. P., Sungjemmenla, S., & 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

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