Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala
Managing Partner and Chief IP Attorney
- Renowned patent, trademark, copyright, and design attorney
- Strategic IP advisor to over 1,000 clients
- Globally recognized IP expert, academic, and author
Established 2004 at NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore
A Premier Intellectual Property Law Firm
Technology-driven IP practice with specialized attorneys, engineers, and proprietary tools serving clients across India and globally.
40,000+
Projects
1,300+
Clients
22+
Years
30+
Tech Domains
This section is divided into two columns. On the left, you will find our mission statement and approach. On the right, there is a grid of four value cards describing our core principles: Technical Expertise, Ethical Practice, Technology-Driven, and Client-Centric approach.
Our Approach
Mission and Values
Our core objective is to help clients derive business and financial value from their IP assets and portfolios. We achieve this through a combination of technical expertise, ethical practice, and technology-driven service delivery.
Since 2004
Over 21 Years of Excellence
Technical Expertise
Experienced professionals with strong technology and legal expertise aligned with client business objectives.
Ethical Practice
Ethical, transparent, and honest practices form the foundation of all client engagements.
Technology-Driven
Proprietary tools with intelligent algorithms power our portfolio management, IP monitoring, and automated drafting systems.
Client-Centric
Dedicated to understanding client needs and delivering tailored IP solutions that drive business value.
This section presents the leadership team of BananaIP Counsels. The section is organized into two groups: Senior Partners and Associate Partners. Each partner is displayed in a card format showing their photo, name, title, key highlights of their expertise, and links to their profile page and LinkedIn. The cards are arranged in a responsive grid layout.
Our Team
Leadership
The firm is led by a team of partners with expertise across intellectual property domains including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and designs.
Senior Partners
Nitin Nair
Senior Partner and Patent Attorney
- Accomplished patent agent/attorney specializing in Telecommunications, Electronics, AI, and Big Data
- Serves Fortune 500 companies, SMEs, and startups
- Expertise in IP mining and value creation
Somashekar Ramakrishna
Senior Partner and Patent Attorney
- Specialized in automotive, e-mobility, mechanical, robotics, green energy, and medical devices
- Former associate at a leading US patent firm
- Former Patent consultant for SMEs through UNIDO
Vinita Radhakrishnan
Senior Partner and Patent Attorney
- Specialist in life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and traditional medicine
- Former in-house IP Counsel for Biosciences and Pharma companies
- Expertise in International patent Filing and Prosecution
Madhava Rao K
Senior Partner and Attorney
- Expert in IP Litigation management and Commercial Dispute Resolution
- Specializes in Compliance and Royalty management
- Expertise in IP Taxation
Associate Partners
Anjali Santhosh
Associate Partner and Patent Attorney
- Registered Patent Agent with expertise in electronics, electric mobility, battery systems, and green energy
- Specialized in artificial intelligence and robotics
- Experienced in patent prosecution and portfolio management across jurisdictions
Gaurav Mishra
Associate Partner
- Intellectual property attorney with over a decade of legal and technical experience
- Proficient in biotechnology and biomedical engineering
- Expertise in nanotechnology and related sciences
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