Government Bats for US trained Patent Examiners
The Indian government’s plan to engage US trained patent examiners has sparked debate over efficiency and policy direction in the patent office. This post analyses the benefits, concerns,…
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Copyright Pirates! BREIN is coming for you!
BREIN, a Dutch anti-piracy organisation, is expanding its enforcement to include individual uploaders on pirate websites. The group’s new strategy involves collecting IP addresses and seeking support from…
Court favors Core, leaves LG Electronics sore
The US court has ruled in favour of Core Wireless, ordering LG Electronics to pay 3.5 million dollars for patent infringement. This decision brings attention to standard essential…
Make in India and the untapped potential of Geographical Indications
Geographical indications offer untapped potential for Make in India by fostering local brand identity and economic growth. Strengthening quality control and eCommerce initiatives could further enhance the impact…
Standard Essential Patents : Fair? Reasonable? Non-Discriminatory? (II)
This post reviews FRAND litigation involving standard essential patents in courts across the US and Europe. It analyses judicial interpretation of FRAND obligations, patent injunctions, and the ongoing…
Standard Essential Patents : Fair? Reasonable? Non-Discriminatory? (I)
This article provides an in-depth analysis of standard essential patents and FRAND litigation in India, focusing on major cases involving Ericsson. It explores the interplay between SSOs, patent…
Providers of free Wi-Fi free from copyright liability
The Advocate General’s opinion in the CJEU addresses whether free Wi-Fi providers are liable for copyright infringements by users. The opinion supports safe harbour protections and limits intermediary…
Lionsgate v. Ameritrade: A classic case of copyright claims dressed in TM claims’ clothing
This post discusses the Lionsgate v. Ameritrade case, focusing on copyright and trademark claims related to the use of a famous Dirty Dancing line in advertising. The court…
From OHIM to EUIPO – OHIM’s New Trademark Reform
OHIM has transitioned to EUIPO, introducing key reforms in trademark registration and protection within the EU. The changes include a new fee structure, updated classification rules, and expanded…
Do Patents motivate Inventors? A TED Talk by Dr. Kalyan Kankanala
Dr Kalyan Kankanala’s TED Talk examines if patents genuinely encourage inventors or if passion drives innovation. Drawing on research and case studies, he argues that while patents attract…
India Drives into Driver-Less Car Technology
India has made significant strides in driverless car technology with the creation of a low-cost autonomous Tata Nano by Roshy John and his team. This innovation uses advanced…
Business of IP & Start-ups – A presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM-B)
The following presentation was delivered by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala, Managing Partner BananaIP Counsels, at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM-B), for their workshop titled ‘Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in…