This post discusses the crucial role of intellectual property choices during the COVID-19 crisis. It calls for balanced policies and open collaboration to foster innovation and ensure access in India.
Read more about The IP Choices We Make Today Will Shape our TomorrowAuthor: Dr. Kalyan Kankanala
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala is a practicing intellectual property (IP) attorney and author. He is a senior partner at BananaIP Counsels, a well-known IP firm based in Bangalore, India. His writings cover a range of topics relating to IP law, business, and policy, and he has authored several books and articles in the field. He has been contributing to this blog since 2007.
The views expressed here are his own and do not represent those of BananaIP Counsels or its members.
Preference for Collaborative and Open COVID Innovation and Creativity
The post explores the preference for collaborative and open innovation during the COVID-19 crisis, detailing the decline in IP filings and the shift away from IP exclusivity. It analyses legal measures and global initiatives that promote sharing and accessibility for COVID-related technologies and research.
Read more about Preference for Collaborative and Open COVID Innovation and CreativityInventive Plum Cakes for Christmas
This article explores the history and inventive variations of plum cakes enjoyed at Christmas, highlighting several unique cake patent applications from different countries. It provides insights into both traditional and modern methods of cake preparation.
Read more about Inventive Plum Cakes for ChristmasYoga Sequence is not Dance Choreography for Copyright Protection
The post discusses why yoga sequences, even if arranged creatively, are not eligible for copyright protection as dance choreography under US law. It explains the legal reasoning behind court decisions and the distinction between practical methods and artistic works.
Read more about Yoga Sequence is not Dance Choreography for Copyright ProtectionCan Photographs infringe Dance Choreography Copyright?
This post explores if photographs of dance performances can infringe choreography copyright, referencing a significant US legal case. It further discusses how dancers can protect and commercialise their creative works through intellectual property rights.
Read more about Can Photographs infringe Dance Choreography Copyright?The Fight for Martha Graham’s Copyrights and Trademarks in Technique, Style, Choreography, Sets, Jewellery, Costumes and Music
This post explores the Martha Graham copyright and trademark dispute, detailing the legal complexities of IP ownership in dance. It highlights how clear agreements are essential for dancers to protect and commercialise their creative works.
Read more about The Fight for Martha Graham’s Copyrights and Trademarks in Technique, Style, Choreography, Sets, Jewellery, Costumes and MusicDance’s Literary and Dramatic Aspects: From Yakshagana Ballet to Yaksharanga
The Supreme Court’s Yakshagana decision illustrates how dance’s literary and dramatic elements are protected under Indian copyright law. This post analyses the legal distinctions and offers practical advice for dancers on safeguarding their creative works.
Read more about Dance’s Literary and Dramatic Aspects: From Yakshagana Ballet to YaksharangaBurn Rate, a gripping and insightful novel by Prof Jon M. Garon
Burn Rate by Prof Jon M Garon is a gripping crime and technology thriller set in Silicon Valley, exploring AI and legal dilemmas. The novel offers insightful commentary on corporate, ethical, and intellectual property issues, making it a recommended read for the IP community.
Read more about Burn Rate, a gripping and insightful novel by Prof Jon M. GaronGreen Cracker Patents for an Environment Friendly Diwali
This article reviews green cracker patents and eco friendly innovations for Diwali in India, focusing on legal developments and recent patent filings. It highlights the efforts towards sustainable celebrations and the current status of green firework technologies.
Read more about Green Cracker Patents for an Environment Friendly DiwaliGandhiji’s views on Exclusivity and Intellectual Property
This post explores Mahatma Gandhi’s views on exclusivity and intellectual property, emphasising his preference for openness and public welfare. It connects his philosophy to modern open source and trusteeship ideas, providing a nuanced analysis of his impact on intellectual property discourse.
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