Rule 45 Evidence Gets Breathing Time in Trademark Proceedings
In the case of Black Diamond Motors Pvt. Ltd. v. Registrar of Trade Marks, Mumbai, the Bombay High Court answered a practical question that often arises in trademark…
Dr. Kalyan C Kankanala
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AI Inventorship and the DABUS Refusal in India: Patent Opponent’s Submissions in the Patent Office Order
In Patent Application No. 202017019068, Stephen L. Thaler named DABUS, an artificial intelligence system, as the inventor of a food container invention. Although the Indian Patent Office refused…
Indian IP Office and Website Accessibility for Persons with Blindness – Order of CCPD
This post examines the Indian IP Office's website accessibility for persons with blindness in light of the RPwD Act and CCPD's order. It details the legal obligations, actions…
Register for a Free Webinar on Intellectual Property For StartUps – July 17th, 2020
This post invites startups to a free webinar on intellectual property, led by Dr Kalyan Kankanala on July 17th, 2020. The session will address practical IP strategies and…
Dancing with Intellectual Property: A Presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala
Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala's seminar discussed the essentials of intellectual property in dance, focusing on protection, ownership, and legal strategies relevant to performers. The event provided dancers with…
Dance’s Literary and Dramatic Aspects: From Yakshagana Ballet to Yaksharanga
The Supreme Court’s Yakshagana decision illustrates how dance’s literary and dramatic elements are protected under Indian copyright law. This post analyses the legal distinctions and offers practical advice…
Making a difference, Being the difference
This article outlines BananaIP's journey as a premier intellectual property firm in India, highlighting its development, achievements, and dedication to IP literacy. The post emphasises the firm's values…
Trade Mark Recap 2017 – Interesting Trade Mark Quotes
This post revisits some of the most interesting trade mark quotes from 2017, offering insights into branding, legal frameworks, and reputation. The curated quotes from industry leaders and…
Mock Opposition Proceedings – A mock problem by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at UPES School of Law
This mock problem examines a patent opposition proceeding under Indian law, involving claims of wrongful obtainment and lack of inventive step. It highlights core issues faced in patent…
Mock Infringement and Invalidity Proceedings by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at UPES School of Law
This post describes a mock patent infringement and invalidity proceeding conducted by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at UPES School of Law. It explores a simulated dispute between two…