Drug Discovery

Nature of Company: Drug Discovery

Why they approached us:

  • Did not have an IP Management Process.
  • Did not have an in house IP team to manage IP and IP related transactions.
  • Needed cost effective worldwide patent services.

What did we do:

  • IP Audit was performed to understand the R and D Process and set up a robust IP system within the organization.
  • Organized IP training program across the company to build IP awareness.
  • Worked on a retainer ship model to draft/review IP Agreements and other IP transaction documents.
  • Provided a dedicated organic chemistry expert to work closely with the R and D team, perform patent searches, FTOs and inputs.
  • Supported the company with all IP activities and helped them build an In house IP team.
  • Through our high quality international network, provided worldwide patent services with a cost advantage.

Impact:

  • Managed their IP activities Effectively and efficiently.
  • Filed over 80 patents worldwide.
  • Has a robust in house IP management system for mining relevant IP.

Author: Dr. Kalyan Kankanala

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.

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