First Amendment to WTO comes into force
The first amendment to the WTO TRIPS Agreement permits compulsory licensing for pharmaceutical exports to countries lacking manufacturing capacity. India implemented this provision through Section 92A of its…
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Fundamentals of Intellectual Property – A Presentation at IIM-Bangalore
Dr Kalyan Kankanala’s presentation at IIM Bangalore covers essential aspects of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights. The session highlights the business value of IP and practical…
Understanding Software Inventions in India and US
The post examines software patentability in India and the US, focusing on statutory exclusions, recent guidelines, and case law. It discusses current standards and the ongoing evolution of…
Is it really time to break Patents in India?
This post analyses recent calls to dismantle the patent system in India, offering a structured critique of such arguments. It emphasises the importance of a balanced approach that…
Weekly Updates
BananaIP Counsels presents a structured review of the week’s Indian patent news, including legal cases, government initiatives, and international updates. The report offers factual insights and analysis consistent…
A Presentation on “Patent Search” by Mr. Nitin Nair delivered at NLSIU
The following presentation titled “Patent Search”, was delivered on 22nd January, 2017 by Mr. Nitin Nair, Senior Partner, BananaIP Counsels, at National Law School of India University, Bangalore (NLSIU)…
Indian Patent Highlights, 2016 – Patent Office, Patent Procedure and Patent Rules
2016 marked a period of significant change for Indian patent law, with major procedural reforms and policy updates. Key highlights include the Patent (Amendment) Rules, new examination procedures,…
Patent Wish List – 2017
This post outlines key improvements desired for the Indian patent system in 2017, including efficient examination, clearer amendment rules, and greater transparency. It also recommends provisions for reviving…
A Presentation on “Basics of Specification Drafting” by Mr. Somashekar Ramakrishna delivered at NLSIU
The following presentation titled “Basics of Specification Drafting”, was delivered on 18th December, 2016 by Mr. Somashekar Ramakrishna, Senior Partner, BananaIP Counsels, at National Law School of India…
A Presentation on “Patentability Analysis” by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala delivered at NLSIU
The following presentation titled “Patentability Analysis”, was delivered on 17th December, 2016 by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala, Chief IP Attorney, BananaIP Counsels, at National Law School of India…