This post explores Makar Sankranti’s cultural relevance and its connection to agricultural patents. It highlights key inventions in crop harvesting technology and examines how patents contribute to advancements in farming methods. The analysis is supported by the Patents Division of BananaIP Counsels.
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This case study examines an IP audit at a Kerala-based manufacturing company, revealing significant untapped intellectual property assets. The analysis highlights the audit process, key findings, and the challenges companies face in utilizing IP for business growth.
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This article analyses an IP audit at a major multi-national company in India, focusing on how the process led to a sharp increase in invention disclosures and patent filings. It also discusses improvements in IP awareness and incentive systems.
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This article examines how companies can systematically uncover ideas and inventions through structured IP audits. It details the steps involved in identifying, classifying, and inventorying intellectual assets to enhance business value.
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Last year in the month of December 2015, we ran a month long series acknowledging and appreciating some of the best IP blogs across the...
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The following presentation was delivered by Mr. Somashekar Ramakrishna, Partner BananaIP Counsels, at National Law School of India University, Bangalore (NLSIU), as a part of...
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The Dhoni magazine cover controversy explores legal proceedings against MS Dhoni for allegedly offending religious sentiments by appearing as a Hindu deity. This case highlights challenges celebrities face in endorsements and the application of Section 295 of the IPC in India.
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The post examines key outcomes from a national conference on access to medicines in India, with a focus on pharmaceutical pricing, IPR, and related policy challenges. It analyses expert perspectives on affordable medicine, patent law, and healthcare systems in an Indian context.
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This article explores the copyright and trademark issues raised in the dispute between Bluebook and Baby Blue. It analyses whether the Bluebook is copyrightable and examines trademark concerns relating to the use of the term ‘Blue’. The post provides an objective overview of the arguments from both sides.
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The Soft Kitty lullaby from The Big Bang Theory is at the centre of a copyright lawsuit filed by the original author’s heirs. This post discusses the legal issues and implications in entertainment law, focusing on copyright ownership and its enforcement.
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