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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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