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Upcoming IP Events – Fast tracking Patents, Music of Copyrights, and Learn Patent Searching and Data Analysis Skills/Techniques

BananaIP Intellepedia is organising three IP-focused events in Bangalore, covering fast-tracking patents, music copyright law, and patent searching skills. These sessions are designed for professionals seeking practical legal and technical insights.

Relevance of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

This article examines the legal and practical relevance of Intellectual Property Rights in India. It discusses how IPR protects innovation and creativity while fostering economic and societal growth through structured legal mechanisms.

Wacky Patents 4 – Mode-Enhanced Hindustani Music

This post analyses the Mode-Enhanced Hindustani Music patent and its proposal to expand the Thaat system using mathematical methods. It raises crucial questions about the patentability of musical creation methods under the Indian legal framework.

Tesla’s Open Source Patent Saga

Tesla’s open source patent move sparks debate on its true motivations and long-term impact. This article examines the environmental, business, and strategic angles behind Elon Musk’s decision, providing an objective analysis of its implications for the automotive industry.

Wacky Patents 2 – Ouija Board

The post examines the patent history of the Ouija board, focusing on US Patent 446054 and its unique route to registration. It provides a factual, legal perspective on how the invention was defined and received in the late nineteenth century.

Patents and Olympics

This post analyses key patents impacting athlete performance at the Olympics, including GPS and RFID-based monitoring devices and genetic screening for sports potential. It presents an objective, factual overview of innovations shaping sports technology and training.

India, Start Ups, Funding and Intellectual Property

The post reviews the growth of startup funding in India and the increasing significance of intellectual property for new ventures. It provides expert recommendations for entrepreneurs on protecting and maximising the value of their intellectual assets.

Cooling cricketers for hot Indian weather

This article analyses innovative cooling technologies designed for cricketers facing extreme Indian weather during the 2011 World Cup. It reviews patent filings for advanced apparel and helmet systems, discussing their potential impact on cricket performance and safety.

Patents May be Relatively New to Indians, but Inventions are Not

This post highlights Mr. C T Dwarakanath’s 1971 US patent for a novel ozone-based method to reduce aflatoxin in oilseed meals. It underscores the significant contribution of Indian inventors to global agricultural innovation and reflects on the legacy of scientific excellence from India.

Are You Ready for a Walk on Water?

This post analyses the development of water walking shoes and related inventions, referencing key international patents and their technological features. The focus is on the evolution from myth to practical solutions enabling humans to walk on water, with an objective, analytical approach.