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
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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.
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.…
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…
Patent Risks in Open Source – Lesson’s from Google’s Story
The Bedrock Technologies case against Google demonstrates the tangible patent risks present in open source software usage. This decision underscores the necessity for companies to conduct thorough patent…
Kindle eBooks and Amazon Marketplace – The Non-Compliance Continues
This article analyses Kindle eBooks and Amazon Marketplace in India, focusing on issues of copyright and FDI policy compliance. It highlights how Amazon’s exclusive practices may violate Indian…
The Wind from the West: Playwright Ananda Rao’s Padamati Gali
Ananda Rao's Padamati Gali is a powerful Telugu play examining the plight of Indian farmers in the face of land acquisition and socio-economic challenges. The narrative provides a…
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…
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…
Open Science and its Facets – ICCIG 4 at IIM, Ahmedabad
The ICCIG 4 panel at IIM Ahmedabad explored the legal, social, and institutional facets of open science in India. Discussions addressed inclusion, access, and the evolving roles of…
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…