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The harvest festival and Patents, Happy Sankranti!

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.

Ten Titans of the IP blog world

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...

Patented Anti Rape Inventions – Sex Patents V

This post discusses several patented anti rape inventions, ranging from wearable protective devices to deterrent technologies. It provides factual, legal analysis of their mechanisms and practical implications.

Ford Patents Autonomous Vehicle for Charging

Ford has been granted a US patent for an autonomous plug-in hybrid electric vehicle that can self-drive to connect to a charging source. This innovation aims to ensure the vehicle is charged even if the driver forgets to plug it in.

Intellectual Property and Licensing- A presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at IIM-B

This presentation was delivered by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala to PGP-Enterprise Management students at IIM-Bangalore, as a part of their Business Law curriculum. The presentation...

Cooking up IP in the Food & Beverage Industry

Intellectual property is essential for success in India’s food and beverage industry. Trademarks, design, copyright, trade secrets, and patents each play a key role in protecting brand value and innovations. Leveraging multiple forms of IP is necessary for effective business growth and reputation management.

Let’s keep that a secret, shall we?

This article explores the differences between trade secrets and patents, with a focus on legal strategies in India. It provides insights into when maintaining confidentiality may be more beneficial than seeking patent protection.

Valuation of IP: Arriving at a Number

This article discusses key methods and challenges in intellectual property valuation, focusing on its role in business and investment decisions. It analyses how market factors and negotiation dynamics impact IP value, emphasising the need for structured valuation exercises.

Patents and Automotive Inventions in India – A Presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala

This presentation was delivered by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala as a part of the course for senior management and IP officers in the automobile industry....

Intellectual Property (IP) in India: A Decade of Progress Part 16

This post examines ten years of intellectual property litigation statistics in India, focusing on patent, trademark, and copyright decisions by the Supreme Court and High Courts. The analysis highlights key trends and fluctuations in the volume of cases during 2004–2014.