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Dr. Kalyan Kankanala

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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.

Transforming Sanitation through Patented Toilets

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

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Inventions and Patents

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

Is today a Happy World IP Day?

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