How I Built 22 Patents from a Small Town | Akarsh Sharma | #TGV628

Do you have a "million-dollar idea" but no clue how to protect it? In this episode of The Guiding Voice, we sit down with Akash Sharma, a prolific innovator with 22 patents to his name. Akash busts the myth that patents are only for high-tech researchers and explains how anyone—from arts students to entrepreneurs—can secure their intellectual property. We walk through the "necessity is the mother of invention" mindset, the actual costs of filing in India, and how to tell if your idea is truly patentable. Whether you're a startup founder or a curious tinkerer, this conversation is your roadmap from a simple sketch to a tangible asset.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction: The Power of Turning Ideas into Assets

00:01:28 - Why Necessity is the Mother of Invention

00:03:36 - Meet Akash Sharma: 22 Patents and Counting

00:05:37 - Rapid Fire Round: Curiosity, Failure, & Success

00:07:35 - Childhood in the Himalayas: Out-of-the-Box Thinking

00:11:37 - The Pivotal Moment: My First Patent Story

00:14:35 - Why Mechanical Engineering Led to IPR

00:15:52 - Preparing for ISB: Building a Rock-Solid Profile

00:17:10 - The TEDx Experience: Empowering Youth Voices

00:18:24 - Step-by-Step: How to Turn an Idea into a Patent

00:19:38 - Busting Patent Myths: It's Not Just for Techies

00:22:32 - The Actual Cost of Filing a Patent in India

00:23:51 - Good Idea vs. Patentable Idea: The 4 Criteria

00:25:08 - Common Challenges for New Innovators

00:26:23 - 2nd Rapid Fire: Futuristic Patents & "Zero to One"

00:32:03 - Trivia: The World's Craziest Patent Ideas

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