Patent Service - Leading IP Firm in India

1. Patent Services from BananaIP Counsels BananaIP CounselsNo 40, 2nd floor, 3rd Main Road,JC Industrial Estate, Kanakapura Road,Bangalore 560 062. www.bananaip.com

2. About BananaIP (BIP) Counsels BananaIP (BIP) Counsels, formerly Brain League IP Services is a renowned, premier intellectual property (IP) firm in India. The firm started out of IIM-B in 2004 as Brain League IP Services, and was re-structured as BananaIP in 2014. BananaIP’s mission is to help clients maximize business value from their IP/Patents, and gain competitive advantage in the market place. In its evolution from Brain League, BIP carries forward the firm’s core values – Merger of Technology, Business and Law, Swift Adaptation to Changes in a Competitive Environment, and a Business-Driven Approach to IP/Patent Services. For more details, explore our website: www.bananaip.com/about-us/

3. Patent Search • A patent/literature search is performed for various purposes ranging from assessing the patentability of an invention to analyzing risks in product launches and understanding the landscape in which a new technology operates. While perusing patent databases is straightforward, culling out appropriate and meaningful information from the vast number of patent and non-patent documents available and the thousands of documents requires special research skills, technology insight and a thorough understanding of the patent system. • Once a search is performed and relevant prior art is shortlisted, making sense of the data based on the purpose requires an in-depth insight into patent law, superior analytical skills and ability to clearly present the same. • Our team of patent searchers at BIP brings technology expertise, patent knowledge and domain experience together, to perform value-added patent searches. Access to proprietary patent and literature databases, proprietary technology, and tailor-made presentation tools allow us to provide quality search services. Our process driven approach, time based delivery, and copyrighted templates set us apart from other service providers. • For more details, visit our website: https://www.bananaip.com/patent-services-india/patent-and-literature-prior-art-search/

4. Patent Filling • Patent filing marks the beginning of the patent process. It is referred to as the constructive reduction of an invention to practice. Though the process of patent filing is largely procedural, it is an absolutely important step requiring expertise, attention, care and speed. Also, the options possible under patent law, nationally and internationally, necessitate due analysis and a strategic approach to patent filing. • Our team of highly qualified patent attorneys works closely with clients to devise appropriate filing strategies based on the client’s needs, and implement them in a timely manner. Our experience of handling hundreds of patent applications, keen eye to detail, international reach and state-of-the-art patent tools enable us to provide quality patent filing services around the world. By strategizing filings, optimizing budgets, planning international entry and expediting processes, we help our clients maximize the business benefit of their patent filings. • For more details, visit: https://www.bananaip.com/patent-services-india/patent-registration-filing-india/

5. Patent Registration • Patent filing marks the beginning of the patent process. It is referred to as the constructive reduction of an invention to practice. Though the process of patent filing is largely procedural, it is an absolutely important step requiring expertise, attention, care and speed. Also, the options possible under patent law, nationally and internationally, necessitate due analysis and a strategic approach to patent filing. • Our team of highly qualified patent attorneys works closely with clients to devise appropriate filing strategies based on the client’s needs, and implement them in a timely manner. Our experience of handling hundreds of patent applications, keen eye to detail, international reach and state-of-the-art patent tools enable us to provide quality patent filing services around the world. By strategizing filings, optimizing budgets, planning international entry and expediting processes, we help our clients maximize the business benefit of their patent filings. • For more details, visit: https://www.bananaip.com/patent-services-india/patent-registration-filing-india/

6. PCT Application • Patent filing marks the beginning of the patent process. It is referred to as the constructive reduction of an invention to practice. Though the process of patent filing is largely procedural, it is an absolutely important step requiring expertise, attention, care and speed. Also, the options possible under patent law, nationally and internationally, necessitate due analysis and a strategic approach to patent filing. • Our team of highly qualified patent attorneys works closely with clients to devise appropriate filing strategies based on the client’s needs, and implement them in a timely manner. Our experience of handling hundreds of patent applications, keen eye to detail, international reach and state-of-the-art patent tools enable us to provide quality patent filing services around the world. By strategizing filings, optimizing budgets, planning international entry and expediting processes, we help our clients maximize the business benefit of their patent filings. • For more details, visit: https://www.bananaip.com/patent-services-india/patent-registration-filing-india/

7. Patent Drafting • A patent specification, especially claims, play a critical role in defining the scope and extent of the protection afforded to an invention. The metes and bounds of an invention are often defined by the way a specification is drafted. Strong technology background, knowledge of developments in patent law, experience in prosecuting patent applications and litigation and craftsmanship in making the disclosure, all influence the quality of a draft. • Our team of highly qualified, expert patent attorneys, having strong technology background and experience of drafting hundreds of patents, work very closely with inventors to write patent specifications. Our commitment to assist clients in securing strong patents is backed up by our resolve to enable them to build a strong patent portfolio to further their business interests. Our team’s international experience, complemented by their technological forward planning, enables us to offer unparalleled drafting services for clients in India, the USA, Europe and across the world. For More Details, visit: https://www.bananaip.com/patent-services-india/patent-drafting-services-india/

8. Patent Litigation • Patent litigation and dispute resolution can be very costly and time consuming, unless strategically managed. Despite these pitfalls, with proper planning, patent litigation can be a valuable tool to gain business value and open new business opportunities. An efficient, and effective business approach to patent litigation requires a thorough understanding of patent laws and rules, insight into the patent/judicial system, a keen understanding of business goals, and innovative options to achieve those  goals. We bring litigation management, strategic cost/time management, and swift response to all challenges.  • Our team of experienced patent attorneys and agents help clients manage litigation to benefit the client’s business through: strategic litigation planning, litigation support, research, alternative dispute resolution, and settlements at the right time. We work closely with clients to understand their business goals, and devise/implement an effective patent litigation strategy. For More Details, visit: https://www.bananaip.com/patent-services-india/patent-litigation-management/

9. Patent Opposition • Patent opposition provides the public and interested parties, an opportunity to object to the grant of a patent. Because of the protections afforded by a patent, a patent granted in its field of operation may become a stumbling block for a business, and, sometimes, even to society at large. Successfully opposing a patent requires a deep understanding of the law and procedures. It also demands comprehensive research, a strategic approach, and skillful process management. • Our highly experienced team of patent attorneys draft, file and represent clients at the Indian patent office in pre- and post-grant oppositions. We work closely with clients to devise patent opposition strategies that are in line with business goals. During the process, we focus like a laser on the removal of business hindrances and devise process management tools in line with that objective. Our team specializes in converting patent oppositions into business opportunities for our clients. For More Details, visit: https://www.bananaip.com/patent-services-india/patent-opposition/

10. Patent Prosecution • Acquiring a patent is only half done after a good specification is drafted and a patent application is filed. Bringing the patent application to a grant requires specialized expertise, craftsmanship and diligence. All actions during patent prosecution: drafting examination responses to dealing with examiners… require special skill and experience dealing with multiple patent office jurisdictions. In addition, a patent attorney must have in-depth understanding of patent law and procedure. Many times, despite the value of an invention itself, a patent grant or scope depends on the expertise of the patent attorney. • Our prosecution team, has experienced and focused professionals with Indian, US and European patent law expertise. They have been helping clients efficiently prosecute patent applications and secure patent grants. Supplemented by our proprietary portfolio management tool and dedicated support staff, our patent attorneys focus on maximizing the scope of your patent protection through strategic and highly effective prosecution strategies. For More Details, visit: https://www.bananaip.com/patent-services-india/patent-prosecution/

11. Patent INVALIDATION • Acquiring a patent is only half done after a good specification is drafted and a patent application is filed. Bringing the patent application to a grant requires specialized expertise, craftsmanship and diligence. All actions during patent prosecution: drafting examination responses to dealing with examiners… require special skill and experience dealing with multiple patent office jurisdictions. In addition, a patent attorney must have in-depth understanding of patent law and procedure. Many times, despite the value of an invention itself, a patent grant or scope depends on the expertise of the patent attorney. • Our prosecution team, has experienced and focused professionals with Indian, US and European patent law expertise. They have been helping clients efficiently prosecute patent applications and secure patent grants. Supplemented by our proprietary portfolio management tool and dedicated support staff, our patent attorneys focus on maximizing the scope of your patent protection through strategic and highly effective prosecution strategies. For More Details, visit: https://www.bananaip.com/patent-services-india/patent-prosecution/

12. Patent REVOCATION • More often than not, inventions that are not worthy of a patent grant, pass through the process and pose threats to businesses. These patents may be invalidated or revoked through a legal process at any time before the expiry of the patent term. Grounds for such revocation range from existence of prior art to inequitable conduct or false disclosure to the patent office. Despite the existence of a valid ground for invalidation, the task can be accomplished only through diligent research and documentation, crafty drafting and lucid presentation of the case. • From providing invalidity opinions to devising an invalidation and revocation strategy for India, USA, and other countries, to implementing the same, our team of experienced patent agents/attorneys work closely with clients and endeavor to achieve optimum results. Through our revocation support, we help clients remove patent hurdles to business and create free to operate markets in India and internationally. Our strategic opinions and detailed research help our clients make informed patent decisions. For More Details, visit: https://www.bananaip.com/patent-services-india/patent-revocation/

13. Patent Portfolio management • More often than not, inventions that are not worthy of a patent grant, pass through the process and pose threats to businesses. These patents may be invalidated or revoked through a legal process at any time before the expiry of the patent term. Grounds for such revocation range from existence of prior art to inequitable conduct or false disclosure to the patent office. Despite the existence of a valid ground for invalidation, the task can be accomplished only through diligent research and documentation, crafty drafting and lucid presentation of the case. • From providing invalidity opinions to devising an invalidation and revocation strategy for India, USA, and other countries, to implementing the same, our team of experienced patent agents/attorneys work closely with clients and endeavor to achieve optimum results. Through our revocation support, we help clients remove patent hurdles to business and create free to operate markets in India and internationally. Our strategic opinions and detailed research help our clients make informed patent decisions. For More Details, visit: https://www.bananaip.com/patent-services-india/patent-portfolio-management/

14. Patent management Service • Managing, evaluating and valuing patents play a vital role in enabling your company to gain business value from its patents. All steps from patent portfolio management to commercialization of a patent require a well-defined policy and process. Mining exercises and audits at regular intervals help companies excavate untapped inventions and ensure patent process compliance. Based on a company’s patent strategy, the quality of its portfolio and business value need to be consistently analyzed and strategized. • Our team of patent management experts works closely with companies to help them build, develop and utilize patents in their business activities. We are the only firm in India with broad experience and expertise, having conducted more than one hundred IP/Patent mining and Audit exercises. Our team has a unique insight and capacity to help companies move up the patent value chain. We help companies like yours increase their patent numbers to improving the quality of filings. Our team has successfully helped many clients in India, USA, Europe and other countries move up the patent value ladder. For More Details, visit: https://www.bananaip.com/patent-services-india/patent-management-services/

15. Contact Us Ph: +91-80-268604 14/24/34 +91-80-49536207 Timing: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM IST BananaIP Counsels, No.40, 2nd Floor, 3rd Main Road, JC Industrial Estate, Kanakapura Road, Bangalore – 560 062. INDIA Landmark Near METRO Cash And Carry

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