Soumya Prakash Patra

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Soumya Prakash Patra

Assistant Professor

Humanities and Liberal Arts

s.patra@iimbg.ac.in

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
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