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The real question is whether these patents are actually useful. You can invent some weird machine and get it patented, but if it isn't truly useful it holds no real value.
When someone tries to innovate, these leeches end up suing them for patent infringement.
In short, the Indian government provides massive Production‑Linked Incentives for local manufacturing. To tap those thousands of crores, you need to prove the technology is home‑grown. These patents become the golden ticket to unlock that cash.
Patents on how to tease your customers...
I don't get it—if they have so many patents, why are they still importing scooters from China? Why is their R&D department smaller than Ather's? And why is my Ather portfolio giving me 15% returns since the war started while Ola looks like a falling knife?
Patents do boost a company's valuation, but most of them end up being for the dumbest stuff.
It doesn't really mean much. When the government offers incentives for patents, people rush to file low‑quality or questionable ones just to earn a small payout. It's another example of why excessive government involvement can create unintended outcomes.
Galgotiya has filed more patents than all the IITs combined.
Just search 'Galgotiya patents' to see how many they've filed.
Maybe they should file another patent for 'shitty customer service' so no other firm tries to copy what Bhavish did.