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This weekly update covers key developments in Indian patent news including breakthrough inventions, patent statistics, government IPR initiatives, and major patent disputes. Expert attorneys from BananaIP Counsels provide insights and practical tips for inventors and entrepreneurs.

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This article covers recent patent news in India and abroad, including Apple’s new patents, disputes involving Qualcomm, and innovative designs from IIT-B. It also addresses legal cases on trade secrets and provides a practical tip on design patent protection.

Proprietary Data, Trade Secrets and Information Security in India – An Integrated Approach

This article explores the legal and practical challenges of protecting trade secrets and proprietary data in India. It emphasises the need for an integrated approach, combining legal instruments, security measures, and organisational culture to safeguard business-critical information.

Trade Secrets and Information Security – Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala’s presentation at CISCO

Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala’s CISCO presentation offers a structured analysis of trade secrets and information security, including legal measures and recent cases. The discussion highlights practical strategies for protecting confidential information in business contexts.

Sipping on IP – Conversation on Intellectual Property

Sipping on IP is an initiative by BananaIP that encourages open conversations on intellectual property. Participants discuss a variety of topics, promoting learning and peer engagement in an informal setting.

Trade Secrets and Business Value – A presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at the Woxsen School of Business

The following presentation was delivered by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala, Managing Partner BananaIP Counsels, at the Woxsen School of Business, Hyderabad. The presentation is titled "Trade...

Intellectual Property: Caring is Not Sharing

Mercedes AMG’s legal action against a departing engineer for sharing confidential data with a competitor underscores the critical importance of intellectual property in Formula One. The incident highlights the challenges manufacturers face in protecting trade secrets within a competitive industry.

Social Media and IP (Part X): Trade Secret Cases

This post discusses landmark cases addressing trade secret misappropriation through social media. It provides legal analysis on the protection of business contact databases and confidentiality obligations in the digital era.

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.