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“The commercialization of molecular biology is the most stunning ethical event in the history of science, and it has happened with astonishing speed. For four hundred years since Galileo, science has always proceeded as a free and open inquiry into the workings of nature. Scientists have always ignored national boundaries, holding themselves above the transitory concerns of politics and even wars. Scientists have always rebelled against secrecy in research, and have even frowned on the idea of patenting their discoveries, seeing themselves as working to the benefit of all mankind. And for many generations, the discoveries of scientists did indeed have a peculiarly selfless quality... Suddenly it seemed as if everyone wanted to become rich. New companies were announced almost weekly, and scientists flocked to exploit genetic research... It is necessary to emphasize how significant this shift in attitude actually was. In the past, pure
scientists took a snobbish view of business. They saw the pursuit of money as intellectually
uninteresting, suited only to shopkeepers. And to do research for industry, even at the prestigious Bell or IBM labs, was only for those who couldn't get a university appointment. Thus the attitude of pure scientists was fundamentally critical toward the work of applied scientists, and to industry in general. Their long-standing antagonism kept university scientists free of contaminating industry ties, and whenever debate arose about technological matters, disinterested scientists were available to discuss the issues at the highest levels. But that is no longer true. There are very few molecular biologists and very few research institutions without commercial affiliations. The old days are gone. Genetic research continues, at a more furious pace than ever. But it is done in secret, and in haste, and for profit.”
― Michael Crichton, Jurassic Park

“There is nothin like a llama... well mabey an alpaca. But they'er kinda like trademarks of llamas...”
― Llama Queen

“All trademarks, company names, registered names, products, characters, mottos, logos, jingles and catchphrases used or cited in this work are the property of their respective owners and have only been mentioned and or used as cultural references to enhance the narrative and in no way were used to disparage or harm the owners and their companies. It is the author's sincerest wish the owners of the cited trademarks, company names, etc. appreciate the success they have achieved in making their products household names and appreciate the free plug.”
― E.A. Bucchianeri, Brushstrokes of a Gadfly

“Speaking of high-end shoe designers, in 2011 it was fascinating to see the design company of Christian Louboutin try to stop the company Yves Saint Laurent from producing high heels with red soles, claiming that Louboutin was the originator of the red sole. Louboutin lost, and I was glad. He was not the first person to paint a sole, and I am wary of patenting a color, like Tiffany blue. Why should we grant that entire history to Louboutin and say there are no predecessors and should be no successors?”
― Tim Gunn, Tim Gunn's Fashion Bible

“When all is lost, IP can come to your rescue.”
― Kalyan C. Kankanala, Fun IP, Fundamentals of Intellectual Property

“The question today is not whether you have IP; it is whether you know how to use your IP”
― Kalyan C. Kankanala, Fun IP, Fundamentals of Intellectual Property

“Accessibility Guidelines by the Indian IP Office is a commendable step towards full and equal participation of IP attorneys with disabilities.”
― Kalyan C. Kankanala, Fun IP, Fundamentals of Intellectual Property

“Thank God! We IP attorneys no longer need to explain what we actually do.”
― Kalyan C. Kankanala, Fun IP, Fundamentals of Intellectual Property

“Courts must not grant Exparte Orders in a hurry under the assumption that all IP owners are genuine.”
― Kalyan C. Kankanala, Fun IP, Fundamentals of Intellectual Property

“Startups must clear IP risks before launching products as one bad order can kill their business.”
― Kalyan C. Kankanala, Fun IP, Fundamentals of Intellectual Property

“Using my music may seem fair to you, but note that music composers have never been dealt a fair card.”
― Kalyan C. Kankanala, Fun IP, Fundamentals of Intellectual Property

“I have never understood why many Indian patent examiners treat attorneys as either rivals or inferiors.”
― Kalyan C. Kankanala, Fun IP, Fundamentals of Intellectual Property

“One must remember that digital content is not equal to accessible content.”
― Kalyan C. Kankanala, Fun IP, Fundamentals of Intellectual Property

“Living in a world which is said to have no borders when it comes to business and trade, what is the solution for the risk of trademark squatting? How can one curb or better obliterate the agony of trademark squatting or destroy this hidden monster? We need to discourage trademark squatting and not just prevent or implement solutions as a victim or for the victim. At a macro level who else besides WIPO can lead? A strategic move is a key. WIPO should come up with stringent general regulations on TM squatting that would help curb trademark squatting. But again, the proposed convention clauses must reflect rational clauses that can be plausibly and effectively implemented by member countries.It largely depends also upon legal counsels with eagle eye vision who are equipped with the distinguished skill to foresee, and astutely thwart such conflicts in one’s expertise and support the organization we are attached to or client as the case may be. Drafting effective internal policies on trademark squatting would certainly prove to be an effective mechanism to thwart as well as in the long-run obliterate trademark squatting.”
― Henrietta Newton Martin, Legal Counsel & Author