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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.

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

Prior Art Search and Drafting Patents

This article explores the importance of prior art search and drafting in the Indian patent process. It objectively evaluates both the benefits and drawbacks, highlighting the strategic role…

Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 4 Feb 2019

War Over Patent Ownership – Stanford v. Roche

The Stanford v Roche case before the US Supreme Court addresses complex questions of patent ownership under the Bayh-Dole Act. This dispute underscores the ongoing challenges universities face…

Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 2 Feb 2019