Dr. Kalyan Kankanala is a well-known and reputed intellectual property (IP) attorney based in Bangalore. 

He works with BananaIP Counsels, a top-ranked IP law firm in India. He is the Chief IP Attorney of the firm and heads the consulting and strategy department, which takes up strategically important, high-value IP projects for companies.

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 About Dr. Kalyan Kankanala

 

In 2004, Dr. Kalyan started his career in IP practice by co-founding BananaIP, formerly known as Brain League IP Services. As a founding member of the firm, he established and worked with several departments of the firm, and gained invaluable knowledge and experience in different practice areas. His work experience spans from patent, trademark, and industrial design filing and prosecution to IP strategy, licensing, litigation, and dispute resolution. Dr. Kalyan is one of the very few attorneys in India, who has advised and helped several creative, technology, and knowledge-driven companies register, enforce and commercialize their intellectual assets; has made significant contributions to law and policymaking in the country; and has also published highly referenced books and research papers on intellectual property law and practice.

 

In his 20-year career as an IP attorney, Dr. Kalyan has accomplished much more than most of his peers and veteran attorneys. He has worked with more than 600 clients, written highly referenced books on patent law, and made important contributions to the progress of IP law and policy in the country. He has also trained more than ten thousand corporates on intellectual property law, practice and business, and worked with United Nations Industrial Development Organisation to help MSMEs identify and protect their intellectual property.

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A compelling book cover for 'Understanding Accessibility' authored by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala. The lower part of the cover features the title in clear, legible font. Above the title, the main image depicts a person in a wheelchair on a ramp, set against a picturesque beach backdrop. The beach scene is serene and beautiful, with gentle waves and a clear sky, evoking a sense of freedom and accessibility. The imagery powerfully conveys the book’s theme of inclusivity in natural spaces. The design balances the beauty of the beach with the symbolic representation of accessibility, creating an inspiring and thought-provoking cover.

Understanding Accessibility

Understanding what accessibility means, why it is important, and how it can be implemented is essential to facilitating full and equal participation of everyone in all walks of life. This book introduces accessibility, and explains its dimensions in simple and easy to understand language. It includes relatable examples from daily life to help illustrate the key topics.

The book can be read in about half an hour, and is a good foundation for further understanding and knowledge of the subject of accessibility. It will be a useful read for anyone interested in making this world an accessible and inclusive place.

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Fundamentals of Intellectual Property (FUN IP)

Fundamentals of Intellectual Property (FUN IP)

Epidemic

Epidemic

Pirates of Bollywood

Pirates of Bollywood

The Oath

The Oath

The Dravidian

The Dravidian

Indian Patent Law and Practice

Indian Patent Law and Practice

Genetic Patent - Law and Strategy

Genetic Patent - Law and Strategy

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