12
CORPORATE PROFILE CORPORATE PROFILE www.bananaip.com Copyright 2019 | BananaIP Counsels | All Rights reserved
CORPORATE PROFILE
CORPORATE PROFILE
www.bananaip.com
Copyright 2019 | BananaIP Counsels | All Rights reserved
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.
Our commitment to excellence led to multiple accomplishments making BananaIP the best and
the most sought-after firm in India where we:
• Built the strongest and best team in India.
• Acquired an enviable client portfolio.
• Developed a reputation for world-class expertise.
• Contributed significantly to the Indian IP law, policy,
and eco-system.
• Launched highly specialized, ‘one of its kind’ IP services.
• Integrated modern, cutting edge technologies with proprietary
methods to augment the firm’s top-notch service offerings.
BananaIP differentiates itself from other firms through its achievements and accomplishments in IP
services, contributions to the law and policy framework, and business-driven IP research. The firm
and its partners are recognized and ranked as leaders in the IP industry. They hold honorary
positions with national and international IP committees and research centres, and their views are
regularly cited by leading news organizations, journals and research publications.
1 www.bananaip.com
TOP RANKEDIP FIRM IN INDIA
Copyright 2019 | BananaIP Counsels | All Rights reserved
BananaIP’s success is due to the exceptional talent,
understanding, credentials and experience of its
senior partners. Dr. Kalyan Kankanala, Nitin Nair,
Somashekar Ramakrishna, Vinita Radhakrishnan
and Sanjeeth Hegde are the firm’s core. They are
what sets BananaIP apart from other IP firms or
consultancies in India.
Each senior partner has carefully cultivated the
expertise necessary to lead their practice areas
through advanced education and qualifications;
handpicked and groomed associates from the best
law, technology, and management schools; and
continuous quality and process improvements.
They have all held IP positions in North America,
Europe, and Asia during their careers before
founding BananaIP. Their collective qualifications,
background and expertise are unmatched in India.
2 www.bananaip.com
OUR TEAM
Copyright 2019 | BananaIP Counsels | All Rights reserved
Nitin Nair
Nitin holds a Master’s degree from Syracuse University (USA) and has technology research experience
• Worked as patent agent and attorney for global Fortune 500 clients• Instrumental in helping many companies mine, evaluate, protect, and commercialize patents and inventions• Nationally recognized telecom, electronics, AI and big data patent agent/attorney.
Somashekar Ramakrishna
Somashekar is an accomplished mechanical/automotive engineer and has a Master’s degree in IP, commerce and technology from Franklin Pierce Law Center USA.
• 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
Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala
Dr. Kalyan, holds advanced IP degrees from the world’s leading law institutions, National Law School of India University, Bangalore and Franklin Pierce Law Center USA
• Recognized among the top IP minds of India• Has advised more than 1000 clients on IP matters• Internationally cited IP attorney and strategist
3 www.bananaip.com
SENIOR PARTNERS
Copyright 2019 | BananaIP Counsels | All Rights reserved
Sanjeeth Hegde
Sanjeeth has a Juris Doctorate (JD) and a Master’s degree in IP Law, commerce and technology from Franklin Pierce Law Center USA
• Nationally recognized entertainment law, IP licensing, and trademark attorney
• Has significant US in-house experience in tech licensing with Fortune 500 companies
• Advises leading organizations on branding, IP protection, and valuation
Vinita Radhakrishnan
Vinita completed her advanced Master’s degree in IP from the top ranked Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition (Germany), George Washington University (USA), and holds a Master’s Degree in health sciences from University of Pune (India).
• 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
4 www.bananaip.com
SENIOR PARTNERS
Copyright 2019 | BananaIP Counsels | All Rights reserved
5 www.bananaip.com
DEPARTMENTS
BananaIP has structured its departments based on client industry requirements and current legal developments. We are the only firm in India with this high degree of specialization.
PATENT
DEPARTMENTS
▪ Mechanical and
Manufacturing
▪ Automotive
▪ Green Energy
▪ Electronics, Telecom, and IT
▪ AI and Machine Learning
▪ Electric Vehicles, Telematics &
Applications
▪ Biosciences, Pharma &
Traditional Medicine
▪ Start-ups
OTHER IP
DEPARTMENTS
▪ IP Consulting, Advisory & Strategy
▪ Trademark & Copyright
▪ Entertainment Law
▪ eCommerce Law
▪ Technology Law
▪ Industrial Designs
▪ International Filings (Patents,
Trademarks, Copyrights, and
Designs)
▪ Litigation Management
▪ Open Source Licensing
▪ Corporate IP Training
Copyright 2019 | BananaIP Counsels | All Rights reserved
6 www.bananaip.com
SERVICES
GENERAL IP
SERVICES
▪ Mining
▪ Protection
▪ Management
▪ Licensing/Commercialization
▪ Contracts/Agreements
▪ Dispute Resolution
▪ Litigation Management
▪ Training
▪ Advisory,/Consulting Services
SPECIALITY IP
SERVICES
▪ Entertainment Law Services
▪ eCommerce Law Services
▪ Open Source Licensing
Services
▪ Technology Law Services
▪ Sports Law Services
▪ Competition Law Services
SPECIFIC IP
SERVICES
▪ Patent Services
▪ Trade Mark Services
▪ Copyright Services
▪ Industrial Design Services
▪ Trade Secret Services
▪ Geographical Indication
Services
▪ Plant Variety Services
▪ Traditional Knowledge Services
Copyright 2019 | BananaIP Counsels | All Rights reserved
After 15-years of IP services and excellence, BananaIP is recognized as a pioneer in the evolution of IP in India through
high quality services, law, and policy contributions, highly cited publications, and proactive technology integration.
With a team of more than 60 legal and technical professionals, BananaIP is one of the largest IP firms in India today.
We serve more than 600 clients and have managed more than 20,000 files or projects. We’ve counselled more than
200 start-ups and numerous individual entrepreneurs. We also have published ten IP books and more than 5,000
articles on leading online forums, journals, magazines, and publishers. Our home IP publication, Intellepedia, is
recognized as one of the world’s top 10 IP blogs and is a primary reference source for inhouse counsels, legal
professionals, and academics.
From the nascent days of IP in the country, BananaIP has collaborated with premier organisations including: National
Law School of India University (NLSIU), Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIMB), and the United Nations
Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) on corporate and SME education and policy setting to develop and
drive IP awareness for businesses across the country. Being one of the rare firms to have been entrusted with such
responsibilities, BananaIP continues to be a sought-after advisor by leading businesses, academic, and R&D
institutions, as well as business incubators. The senior partners have contributed to research projects undertaken by
the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) as well as the Indian Patent Office (IPO).
www.bananaip.com
OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS& EXPERIENCE
Copyright 2019 | BananaIP Counsels | All Rights reserved10
Clients choose to work with BananaIP because of our ability to merge their
current needs with advancements in law, policy, business and technology. The
firm is IP attorney/advisor to leading organizations in diverse industries, at the
forefront of IP in India. Some of these include:
www.bananaip.com
OUR CLIENTS
• Samsung
• Toyota
• Mahindra & Mahindra
• Godrej
• Peps
• Daily Hunt
• Eureka Forbes
• Sun Mobility
• Astra Zeneca
• Aditya Birla
• Connexios
• Yash Raj Films
• Dharma Productions
Many of these clients have been with
BananaIP since our inception. This
longevity is testament to their trust and
value in our work. And as their business
needs have evolved, so too has
BananaIP’s approach to the services we
provide to meet those needs.
11 Copyright 2019 | BananaIP Counsels | All Rights reserved
• Muniyal Ayurveda
• Central Manufacturing Technology Institute
(CMTI)
• Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IITB)
• Indian Institute Of Management (IIMB).
www.bananaip.com
OUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
12 Copyright 2019 | BananaIP Counsels | All Rights reserved
PRO-BONO WORKBananaIP frequently undertakes
work on a pro-bono bases for start-
ups, artists, and persons with
disabilities. Over the years, the firm
has provided free IP advisory, filing,
and commercialization support with
the objective of enabling full and
equal opportunity for deserving
stakeholders.
Intellectual acumen, knowledge, expertise and experience of BananaIP’s senior partners and
associates form the primary intellectual asset of the firm. Over the years, BananaIP has built
intellectual capacity within the firm that sets BananaIP apart from its competitors. While most
of its IP is maintained as trade secrets, BananaIP has filed and registered some patents,
trademarks, and copyrights with respect to its novel technologies, proprietary methods,
reputed representations and original forms.
Overall, BananaIP has an IP portfolio with about seventy filings and registrations, out of which
close to fifty are registered. Some of the firm’s intellectual property includes:
• Patent filings with respect to patent/trademark, royalty and content management
technologies
• Trade Mark registrations with respect to its popular brands such as BananaIP, Intellepedia,
Invenomics, SiNApSE, PlanTain and so on
• Copyright registrations over IP Manuals, forms and training materials
BananaIP’s intellectual property adds significant value to its IP service quality and standards,
and makes BananaIP the most innovative firm in the country.
9 www.bananaip.com
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
"Personalised" local support, understanding of the nuances of different IP laws and a global operational reach, make BananaIP the guys to work with.
Mr. Prakash, Senior Advisor – Sun Mobility,
Former R&D Head - Mahindra Reva
Essilor, a world leader in the plastic ophthalmic lens business, must protect its innovative brands in every country. BananaIP, has supported Essilor India in registering its Indian brands. The best parts of the service provided by the firm are its transparency and not requiring any follow ups. We feel privileged to have the services from BananaIP, led by Dr. Kalyan.
Dattatri H. M., Head -
Legal & Secretarial,
Essilor India
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
Khanpura
Yash Raj Films has had excellent experiences working with BananaIPCounsels. They have been a source of insightful opinions for all legal matters, end-to-end copyright and trademark registrations, and other IP matters. The team brings to the table, unparalleled legal expertise and business acumen in the entertainment field. YRF sees BananaIP as an organization with great dedication and commitment to their client’s cause.
Rohit Sobti, Founder & CEO - BrandMonk, Former Vice President - Yash Raj Films
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala and BananaIPteam were instrumental in helping the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the International Center for Advancement of Manufacturing Technology (ICAMT) devise innovative IP programs for SMEs. The strategic IP Audits, Best Practices, and business driven IP Filings of Dr. Kalyan have helped many of our cluster companies move up the IP value chain.
M.S. Dhakad, Former Programme
Director, UNIDO
13 Copyright 2019 | BananaIP Counsels | All Rights reserved
14 www.bananaip.com
THANK YOU
Copyright 2019 | BananaIP Counsels | All Rights reserved
