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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.

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

Literary Works to Braille – Which Exclusive Right?

This article analyses whether converting literary works to Braille involves reproduction or adaptation rights under Indian copyright law. It provides a structured legal perspective on the relevant copyright…

Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 29 Jan 2019

Negotiating License Agreements

This post examines the process of negotiating patent license agreements, including essential preparatory steps and the structuring of key terms. It underscores the role of patent strength, valuation,…

Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 21 Dec 2018