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A dedicated weekly helpdesk for Startups to interact with BananaIP's experts on IP matters

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Masterclass

Masterclass Series on Intellectual Property and Business

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IP Mining and Audits

BananaIP will help Select Startups to discover, protect and monetize its IP

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It’s an approach that brings together the best of financial planning and the best of investment management.

With the vision of offering high quality, technology, and business driven IP law services following international standards, Dr. Kalyan Kankanala co-founded BananaIP Counsels (formerly Brain League) in 2004. The firm incubated from IIMB’s entrepreneurship cell (NSRCEL) and has today emerged as a top ranked and premier IP firm in India.

When strong technology background, specialized legal knowledge, and keen business acumen converge with unparalleled expertise, long term experience and exceptional qualifications of your IP attorneys, your creations, inventions and innovations are in able hands.

Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala

- Managing Partner Chief IP Attorney
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BananaIP's Helpdesk will assist Startups in

Creating and Identifying IP in order to gain commercial value from

  • Intellectual Property
  • Patents
  • Copyrights
  • Trademarks
  • Industrial Designs
  • Trade Secrets
  • E-commerce Law
  • Technology Law
  • Agreements & Contracts
  • and other IP Queries
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BananaIP's The Master Class is for:

✓ Start Ups
✓ Entrepreneurs
✓ Prospective Entrepreneurs
✓ Independent Inventors/Creators
✓ Artists
✓ SMEs

Who will deliver the Master Class?

The Master Class will be delivered by accomplished IP Experts from BananaIP Counsels, who have over the last 18 years trained more than 20,000 corporates. They also teach business and technology based IP courses at IIMB, NLSIU, IIMS and so on.

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OUR IP EXPERTS

Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala, Managing Partner, BananaIP Counsels

Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala

Managing Partner & Chief IP Attorney

• Recognized among the top IP minds of India.

• Has advised more than 1000 clients on IP matters.

• Internationally cited IP attorney and strategist.

Nitin </br>Nair

Nitin
Nair

Senior Partner

• Nationally recognized telecom, electronics, AI and big data patent agent/attorney.

• Worked as patent agent and attorney for global Fortune 500 clients.

• Instrumental in helping many companies mine, evaluate, protect, and commercialize patents and inventions.

Mr. Somashekar Ramakrishna, Senior Partner, BananaIP Counsels

Somashekar Ramakrishna

Senior Partner

• Nationally recognized automotive, mechanical, and manufacturing patent agent/attorney.

• Has significant experience of working with a leading US Patent Firm and United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO).

• Seasoned patent drafting and prosecution expert for global manufacturing and automotive companies.

Vinita Radhakrishnan, Senior Partner, BananaIP Counsels

Vinita Radhakrishnan

Senior Partner

• Internationally recognized life sciences, pharma and traditional medicine patent agent/attorney.

• Has significant inhouse experience in helping pharma companies strategize, protect and license intellectual property.

• Works with a portfolio of clients across the world on international patent strategy, filing and protection.

Activities under this Program

✓ IP Mining; and

✓ IP Audits

 

BananaIP holds the distinction of having performed the highest number of IP Audits/Mining activities in India; over 125 and counting

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BananaIP has an excellent team with an ability to understand complex technical aspects of innovations and, advise innovators on patentable claims. I am very impressed with their expertise.

Dr. Abhay Karandikar ,

Director - IIT Kanpur

We at NSRCEL and IIMB have called upon Dr. Kalyan for professional support in a variety of ways and on numerous occasions. What has struck me in each of those instances is the readiness with which he has responded: Willingly, professionally. … We feel privileged and fortunate to know Dr. Kalyan and that we are able to draw on his knowledge, experience and insight freely.

Professor Sabarinathan G. ,

Chairperson, NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore

A ‘personalised’ local support, understanding of nuances of different IP laws and a global operational reach make BananaIP, earlier Brain League, the guys to work with.

Mr. Prakash ,

Senior Advisor – Sun Mobility, Former R&D Head - Mahindra Reva
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Refusal of FACT Trademark for Air/Water Purification Products Set Aside

The Madras High Court reversed the Registrar of Trade Marks’ decision to refuse KX Technologies LLC’s application for the FACT trademark for air and water purification filters. The court found no likelihood of confusion with existing marks in the fertilizer sector, allowing the application to proceed with a disclaimer on its specific use. Continue Reading Refusal of FACT Trademark for Air/Water Purification Products Set Aside

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2024 IP Report Indicates Increase in Patent and Design Filings with India Among Key Contributors

The 2024 World Intellectual Property Indicators report reveals a significant rise in global patent and design filings, led by contributions from key Asian economies, including India. India’s 15.7% increase in patent filings reflects a surge in domestic IP activity and aligns with global trends in computer technology and digital communication. Continue Reading 2024 IP Report Indicates Increase in Patent and Design Filings with India Among Key Contributors

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“TATA COPPER+ WATER” Trademark Infringement Injuncted with Nominal Damages

The Delhi High Court issued a permanent injunction in favor of Tata Sons, preventing the use of trademarks and trade dress similar to “TATA COPPER+ WATER.” The defendant ceased infringement and nominal damages of ₹1,00,000 were awarded, acknowledging the defendant’s cooperation and first-time offense. Continue Reading “TATA COPPER+ WATER” Trademark Infringement Injuncted with Nominal Damages

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