Sipping on IP – Conversation on Intellectual Property
Sipping on IP is an initiative by BananaIP that encourages open conversations on intellectual property. Participants discuss a variety of topics, promoting learning and peer engagement in an…
Trade Secrets
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Louis Vuitton – Food versus Fashion…
Louis Vuitton succeeded in a trademark infringement case against a South Korean restaurant with a similar name and logo. The court's decision under Korean law underscores the significance…
TCS Liable for Trade Secret Misappropriation – Wisconsin Federal Court Grants 940 Million Dollars as Damages
The Wisconsin Federal Court awarded 940 million dollars against TCS for trade secret misappropriation in a case filed by Epic Systems. This landmark judgment highlights the critical importance…
Trade Secrets and Business Value – A presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at the Woxsen School of Business
The following presentation was delivered by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala, Managing Partner BananaIP Counsels, at the Woxsen School of Business, Hyderabad. The presentation is titled “Trade Secrets and Business…
Intellectual Property: Caring is Not Sharing
Mercedes AMG’s legal action against a departing engineer for sharing confidential data with a competitor underscores the critical importance of intellectual property in Formula One. The incident highlights…
Social Media and IP (Part X): Trade Secret Cases
This post discusses landmark cases addressing trade secret misappropriation through social media. It provides legal analysis on the protection of business contact databases and confidentiality obligations in the…
US-ITC versus Clear
The Federal Circuit clarified that the US ITC lacks jurisdiction over digital data imports in patent cases, restricting its authority to material articles only. This decision impacts how…
Social Media and Intellectual Property (Part VI): Select Copyright Cases
This post examines key copyright cases involving social media, illustrating how courts address infringement and fair use issues. It offers objective insights into the intersection of copyright law…
Cooking up IP in the Food & Beverage Industry
Intellectual property is essential for success in India's food and beverage industry. Trademarks, design, copyright, trade secrets, and patents each play a key role in protecting brand value…
Let’s keep that a secret, shall we?
This article explores the differences between trade secrets and patents, with a focus on legal strategies in India. It provides insights into when maintaining confidentiality may be more…