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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.

Audit for IP Systems to Derive Business Value

This post explores how IP audits help Indian companies develop systems that extract maximum business value from intellectual property. It outlines practical steps for policy creation and emphasises…

Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 16 Feb 2019

Are Rajinikanth’s Methods Patentable?

This post analyses whether Rajinikanth's unique methods could be patented under Indian law. It discusses process patentability, statutory exclusions, and the mental steps doctrine in an objective, legal-academic…

Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 15 Feb 2019

Reasonable Measures for Secrecy

Reasonable measures are crucial for trade secret protection under Indian law. This post objectively analyses legal requirements, including confidentiality agreements, security protocols, and the role of industry norms.…

Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 15 Feb 2019

Intermediaries, Marketplaces and Take Down Actions

This post examines the challenges of intermediary liability and takedown actions in India, focusing on copyright enforcement in online marketplaces. It provides a legal and practical perspective on…

Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 14 Feb 2019

Extracting IP Value

Intellectual property protection alone is no longer sufficient for Indian companies seeking competitive advantage. This analysis explores strategic IP management, including audits and commercialization, to maximize IP value.…

Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 12 Feb 2019

Salient Features of the Indian Bayh Dole Act

The Indian Bayh Dole Act proposes a comprehensive framework for managing public funded intellectual property in research institutions. It aims to incentivise innovation, clarify IP ownership, and establish…

Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 12 Feb 2019