The simple act of sweeping has become a significant story about innovation and intellectual property law in India.
We rarely think about the tool we use for sweeping, but a recent case involving a household broom has sent a powerful message: innovation is valuable and worth protecting.
The "Gala No Dust Broom" has become the centrepiece of a significant intellectual property enforcement action.
This case shows that innovation, in any form, is worth protecting, even in everyday objects like a broom.
Author's summary: Innovation is valuable in India's IP landscape.