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 (2024), Applicability of the Daubert Standard in Indian SEP Litigation: Analyzing the Lava v. Ericsson Case, European Intellectual Property Review (Accepted), (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 (Accepted), (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 |