Assessing Patent Risks in India
This post examines the essential steps for assessing patent risks in India, focusing on infringement analysis and the tests for equivalence. It also considers the relevance of exemptions…
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.
Department of IT to Support SMEs in International Patent Protection
The SIP-EIT scheme from the Department of IT supports Indian SMEs and startups with financial assistance for international patent protection in electronics and IT. Eligible applicants can receive…
Anti-Circumvention laws to Protect Digital Rights: An Indian Perspective
This article examines anti-circumvention laws and digital rights management from an Indian perspective, addressing international norms and local challenges. It offers a structured analysis of the legal and…
Morality and Patentability of Sexual Inventions
The Indian Patent Office often raises morality objections to sexual inventions, particularly in the context of devices and aids. This post analyses such objections, the legal framework under…
Intellectual Property and Yoga Massage
The post explores how intellectual property law applies to creative yoga massage techniques, with insights from practitioners and a review of relevant patent filings. It highlights the limited…
SALIENT FEATURES OF PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION BILL, 2018 (INDIA) – PART 5
The post provides an analytical overview of the Personal Data Protection Bill 2018, focusing on its data localization rules and broad exemptions to compliance. It highlights the main…
SALIENT FEATURES OF PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION BILL, 2018 (INDIA) – PART 3
This post analyses the transparency and accountability obligations under the Personal Data Protection Bill 2018. It covers compliance duties for data fiduciaries, security safeguards, and grievance redressal mechanisms…
Nuziveedu v. Monsanto – Patentability of Gene Sequences in India (Case Brief and Comments)
This case brief analyses the Nuziveedu v. Monsanto ruling on the patentability of gene sequences in India. The post critiques the Delhi High Court’s reasoning under Section 3j…
IP Archive – What Is It And Why It’s Important?
The article outlines the necessity of IP archiving for effective intellectual property protection in today’s digital economy. It highlights how systematic documentation supports ownership, dispute resolution, and ongoing…
Data Protection in India- Part II
This post evaluates the territorial and personal scope of data protection law in India, addressing jurisdictional issues, extraterritorial application, and compliance challenges. The analysis provides structured responses to…