Delhi High Court finds CCI Competent
The Delhi High Court has upheld the CCI's authority to investigate anti-competitive conduct in patent royalty cases, ruling that such matters are not restricted to the Patents Act.…
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Top TED talks on Patents
We all love a good TED talk, an insightful and informative talk given by someone who understands the subject matter he or she is discussing. For all our…
Government Bats for US trained Patent Examiners
The Indian government’s plan to engage US trained patent examiners has sparked debate over efficiency and policy direction in the patent office. This post analyses the benefits, concerns,…
Court favors Core, leaves LG Electronics sore
The US court has ruled in favour of Core Wireless, ordering LG Electronics to pay 3.5 million dollars for patent infringement. This decision brings attention to standard essential…
Standard Essential Patents : Fair? Reasonable? Non-Discriminatory? (II)
This post reviews FRAND litigation involving standard essential patents in courts across the US and Europe. It analyses judicial interpretation of FRAND obligations, patent injunctions, and the ongoing…
Standard Essential Patents : Fair? Reasonable? Non-Discriminatory? (I)
This article provides an in-depth analysis of standard essential patents and FRAND litigation in India, focusing on major cases involving Ericsson. It explores the interplay between SSOs, patent…
Do Patents motivate Inventors? A TED Talk by Dr. Kalyan Kankanala
Dr Kalyan Kankanala’s TED Talk examines if patents genuinely encourage inventors or if passion drives innovation. Drawing on research and case studies, he argues that while patents attract…
India Drives into Driver-Less Car Technology
India has made significant strides in driverless car technology with the creation of a low-cost autonomous Tata Nano by Roshy John and his team. This innovation uses advanced…
Business of IP & Start-ups – A presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM-B)
The following presentation was delivered by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala, Managing Partner BananaIP Counsels, at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM-B), for their workshop titled ‘Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in…
Patents: Modular Phones- The best of both worlds
This post explores the evolving landscape of modular phones, focusing on patent developments and industry advancements. It highlights Google’s acquisition of modular phone patents from Modu and the…