Large Production House

Nature of the company: Large Production House

 

Why they approached us:

  • The IP portfolio of the company was not well organized.
  • Legal support lacked business/industry understanding.
  • Produced some of the best movies/music in Bollywood, and were looking to maximize returns from licensing, and merchandizing.

What did we do:

  • Performed a comprehensive IP Audit, and established policies/processes to take care of ownership, licensing, and other activities.
  • Initiated an organized licensing program, and built systems for optimal utilization of rights.
  • Built an inventory, standard templates, and licensing processes.

Impact:

  • Enhanced business returns from content.
  • Opened new avenues of revenue generation.
  • Clear ownership, and informed license management.
  • A very well organized legal support structure, with keen business acumen.

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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