This post discusses five innovative patented toilets in India, each addressing unique sanitation challenges, from automation to accessibility and water conservation. The analysis underscores the importance of intellectual property in advancing public health solutions, as highlighted by the Indian Patent Office and Swachh Bharat Mission.
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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.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Inventions and Patents
Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala explores the challenges and trends in artificial intelligence patents, with particular attention to India’s legal and patent office landscape. The article provides an objective analysis of patentability, inventorship, and policy gaps in AI innovation.
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The Madras High Court addressed trademark and copyright infringement claims in Sun Pharmaceutical vs Cipla, focusing on drug packaging similarities. The interim injunction granted to Cipla was upheld, balancing public interest against intellectual property rights.
Read more about CASE BRIEF : Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited vs Cipla LimitedIn Support of Prof. Arul Scaria on Compulsory Licensing for COVID Vaccines, Medicines, Diagnostics and other Technologies
The article examines India’s policy on compulsory licensing for COVID-related medical technologies, echoing Prof. Arul Scaria’s critique of current government inaction. It highlights the legal and historical basis for compulsory licensing and argues for its strategic use to ensure public access to vaccines and medicines.
Read more about In Support of Prof. Arul Scaria on Compulsory Licensing for COVID Vaccines, Medicines, Diagnostics and other TechnologiesIs today a Happy World IP Day?
This post analyses World IP Day amid the COVID-19 pandemic, questioning whether intellectual property systems have supported or hindered access to vital medicines. It highlights the limited measures taken globally and India’s cautious approach to compulsory licensing.
Read more about Is today a Happy World IP Day?Indian IP Office and Website Accessibility for Persons with Blindness – Order of CCPD
This post examines the Indian IP Office’s website accessibility for persons with blindness in light of the RPwD Act and CCPD’s order. It details the legal obligations, actions taken, and the importance of compliance with accessibility standards.
Read more about Indian IP Office and Website Accessibility for Persons with Blindness – Order of CCPDThe IP Choices We Make Today Will Shape our Tomorrow
This post discusses the crucial role of intellectual property choices during the COVID-19 crisis. It calls for balanced policies and open collaboration to foster innovation and ensure access in India.
Read more about The IP Choices We Make Today Will Shape our TomorrowPreference for Collaborative and Open COVID Innovation and Creativity
The post explores the preference for collaborative and open innovation during the COVID-19 crisis, detailing the decline in IP filings and the shift away from IP exclusivity. It analyses legal measures and global initiatives that promote sharing and accessibility for COVID-related technologies and research.
Read more about Preference for Collaborative and Open COVID Innovation and CreativityInventive Plum Cakes for Christmas
This article explores the history and inventive variations of plum cakes enjoyed at Christmas, highlighting several unique cake patent applications from different countries. It provides insights into both traditional and modern methods of cake preparation.
Read more about Inventive Plum Cakes for ChristmasYoga Sequence is not Dance Choreography for Copyright Protection
The post discusses why yoga sequences, even if arranged creatively, are not eligible for copyright protection as dance choreography under US law. It explains the legal reasoning behind court decisions and the distinction between practical methods and artistic works.
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