The Delhi High Court permitted delayed filing of trademark opposition evidence due to e-portal upload limits, clarifying statutory timelines under trademark rules. This case illustrates how technical challenges…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 13 Jul 2022
The Delhi High Court remanded a Patent Office order in a patent grant case for being legally infirm and unreasoned. The judgment underscores the importance of detailed reasoning…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 11 Jul 2022
This article reviews the Draft National Policy for Persons with Disabilities, offering structured comments and recommendations for its improvement. It covers aspects such as housing, professional opportunities, higher…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 18 Jun 2022
The Delhi High Court has requested Professor Arul George Scaria's expert opinion on whether music use in marriage ceremonies is exempt under Section 52 of the Copyright Act.…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 18 May 2022
The Indian IP Office has released guidelines to enhance accessibility and provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. These measures aim to support inclusive participation in IP matters…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 5 Mar 2022
This post discusses five innovative patented toilets in India, each addressing unique sanitation challenges, from automation to accessibility and water conservation. The analysis underscores the importance of intellectual…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 19 Nov 2021
Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala explores the challenges and trends in artificial intelligence patents, with particular attention to India’s legal and patent office landscape. The article provides an objective…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 24 Jul 2021
The Madras High Court addressed trademark and copyright infringement claims in Sun Pharmaceutical vs Cipla, focusing on drug packaging similarities. The interim injunction granted to Cipla was upheld,…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 8 Jul 2021
The article examines India’s policy on compulsory licensing for COVID-related medical technologies, echoing Prof. Arul Scaria’s critique of current government inaction. It highlights the legal and historical basis…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 30 May 2021
This post analyses World IP Day amid the COVID-19 pandemic, questioning whether intellectual property systems have supported or hindered access to vital medicines. It highlights the limited measures…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 26 Apr 2021