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Deciphering India’s Design Law: A Series on Noteworthy Judgments (Part 3)

Welcome to Part 3 of "Deciphering India’s Design Law: A Series on Noteworthy Judgments," presented by BananaIP Counsels. In this continuation of our in-depth exploration into Design Patents in India, we provide succinct notes on various judgments, grounded in meticulous analysis and aimed at demystifying the intricacies of the legal outcomes. Engage with us as we traverse through the legalities, providing clarity and understanding on pivotal rulings and their implications for design law within the nation. Novelty test: Mug, Tub, and…

October 3, 2023 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Industrial Designs, Intellectual Property 0Comment 870Views 0Like

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Key Judgments on Movie Rights Assignments from Madras High Court | BananaIP Counsels' Insights

Key Judgments on Movie Rights Assignments from Madras High Court | Case Notes

In the world of cinema, especially in a country as diverse and film-centric as India, the legal intricacies surrounding movie rights play a significant role in the industry's functioning. From satellite rights to digital rights, the manner in which these rights are assigned or transferred often leads to disputes, necessitating clarity from the judiciary. Here at BananaIP Counsels, we bring to you a collection of recent judgments from the Madras High Court that shed light on such complexities, specifically in…

August 28, 2023 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Copyrights, Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law 0Comment 1288Views 0Like

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Recent Cases on Data Protection and Privacy in India

In today's world, our personal information is often shared and stored online. It's important to know how this information is protected and what rights we have if someone misuses it. Here at BananaIP Counsels, we're sharing recent cases from India that deal with these issues. These cases will help you understand what the law says about data protection and privacy. Data privacy violation by ex-employee: Ex-employee injuncted from using the prior employer's client and pricing data, and the commission was appointed…

August 22, 2023 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Privacy / Data Protection 0Comment 5267Views 0Like

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Professor Jon M. Garon Scholarship for Aspiring Intellectual Property Attorneys with Disabilities – A Year of Progress

BananaIP Counsels is delighted to celebrate the one-year mark of a significant initiative: "The Professor Jon M. Garon Scholarship for Aspiring Intellectual Property Attorneys with Disabilities". This forward-thinking program aims to empower students from legal, scientific, and technological disciplines, who have disabilities, to venture into the dynamic domain of intellectual property law. Recipient of the First Year’s Scholarship: Mr. Masoom Reza is the first recipient of this scholarship. He has completed his BA (LLB) from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi,…

June 19, 2023 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property, Press Release 0Comment 982Views 0Like

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Prof. Thammaiah Ramakrishna Scholarship Celebrates It’s First Year

BananaIP Counsels recently celebrated the completion of the first year of their groundbreaking initiative, the "Professor Thammaiah Ramakrishna Scholarship for aspiring Patent Attorneys". The program is recognized for its innovative approach to encouraging and facilitating students in the legal and technical domains to enter patent practice. The first scholarship has been awarded to Muhammad Faris V, a Senior research fellow at the Inter-University Centre for Intellectual Property Rights Studies (IUCIPRS), CUSAT. Faris, a BSc Physics graduate, has completed his post-graduation in…

June 16, 2023 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property 0Comment 854Views 0Like

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Exciting Career Opportunity at BananaIP Counsels: IP Associate Position

Are you a skilled lawyer with a deep-seated interest in Intellectual Property Law? Then, we have the perfect opportunity for you! BananaIP Counsels, a leading Intellectual Property (IP) firm, is actively seeking to expand our talented team with individuals who are passionate about IP Law. We have immediate openings for the role of IP Associate within our dynamic IP Strategy and Legal Advisory team. About the Role Job Title: Intellectual Property (IP) Associate Department: IP Strategy and Legal Advisory (Including…

June 7, 2023 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property 0Comment 2424Views 0Like

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Wishing A Very Happy, Creative and Innovative New Year

On behalf of all our contributors, we wish you a Very Happy, Creative and Innovative New Year. We thank you for your support and patronage in 2019, and will endeavor to continue our mission of contributing to the flow of IP knowledge and IP culture development in 2020 as well. As we head into the new year, we will be grateful for any observations, comments or inputs you may have to help us improve Intellepedia and its initiatives. In 2019, we published…

December 31, 2019 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property 0Comment 832Views 0Like

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A Pharmaceutical Perspective by Ms. Vinita Radhakrishnan

This talk on Trade Secrets and Patents was delivered by Ms. Vinita Radhakrishnan at the IIPLA 5th IP Conference held at the Carlton Palace Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). You may view the full presentation below. Topics Covered in the presentation include: 1. The shift from traditional medicine to modern medicine 2. Making a choice between patents and trade secrets 3. Pros and Cons of Trade Secrets and Patents 4. IP Protection Models 5. Invention based IP strategy 6. Industry based IP strategy 7. Industry Trends 8. Top…

February 4, 2019 BananaIP Reporter Intellectual Property, Patents, Trade Secrets 0Comment 1001Views 0Like

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Introduction to Intellectual Property and IP Licensing – A Presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at IIM-B

The following presentation titled “Introduction to IP and Licensing”, was delivered on 26th November, 2016 by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala, Chief IP Attorney, BananaIP Counsels, at Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIM-B) on IPRs and Licensing to the Post Graduate Programme Management (PGPM)students. The topics of the presentation included: Introduction to IP and Licensing Nature of IP and Forms Licensing Intellectual Property Subject Matter Exclusivity Types of Licenses Royalty Types Example of Integrated Licensing…

November 26, 2016 BananaIP Reporter IP Commercialization/Licensing 0Comment 706Views 0Like

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The Business of Intellectual Property – 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 “The Business of Intellectual Property” and covers the following topics: Species of IP Patents Entertainment Patents Copyrights Brand value Trademarks Industrial Designs Trade Secrets Geographical Indications Traditional Knowledge About Dr. Kalyan Kankanala Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala manages the largest new age Intellectual Property Firm,…