Why the Name BananaIP? Why Not?
Dr Kalyan Kankanala shares the story behind the distinctive name BananaIP and its significance for the firm's identity. The post explores the value of creativity and distinctiveness in…
Dr. Kalyan C Kankanala
19 articles
Film Expression and Censorship in India: Intelligent, Informed Spectator standard (Part 5)
This article analyses film censorship in India using the intelligent, informed spectator standard and contemporary social norms. It highlights a structured legal process for assessment, emphasizing that free…
Fundamentals of Intellectual Property – A Presentation at IIM-Bangalore
Dr Kalyan Kankanala’s presentation at IIM Bangalore covers essential aspects of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights. The session highlights the business value of IP and practical…
Do Patents motivate Inventors? A TED Talk by Dr. Kalyan Kankanala
Dr Kalyan Kankanala’s TED Talk examines if patents genuinely encourage inventors or if passion drives innovation. Drawing on research and case studies, he argues that while patents attract…
Business of IP & Start-ups – A presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM-B)
The following presentation was delivered by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala, Managing Partner BananaIP Counsels, at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM-B), for their workshop titled ‘Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in…
IP Insights: SuperLawyer interviews Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala shares his experiences and perspectives on intellectual property law, career opportunities, and writing in this interview with SuperLawyer. The post also covers his published works…
INAUGURATION OF KSLU’S JOURNAL OF SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT LAW VOL-I
Karnataka State Law University has launched the inaugural volume of its Journal of Sports and Entertainment Law, providing a dedicated forum for scholarly dialogue in these evolving legal…
Dr. Kalyan presented “Indian Media and Metaphors – A Peek into Copyright Issues” at the 2015 Nova Law Review symposium New Media and Old Metaphors.
Nova Southeastern University’s Nova Law Review Symposium “New Media and Old Metaphors”, held on 12/02/2015 in Miami, USA, featured Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala as a speaker. Dr. Kalyan…
Dr. Kalyan interviewed by Bar & Bench about Pirates of Bollywood
Bar & Bench interviewed Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala on 26/01/2015 about his legal thriller “Pirates of Bollywood”, an IP-themed novel aimed at making intellectual property concepts accessible to…