IPR

ABOUT IPR CELL

GD Goenka University has a vision to be a global leader and enable all its stakeholders to be engaged in research, innovation and entrepreneurial pursuits. The whole world in the era of knowledge economy is looking at India as a knowledge partner. Above all India has set a target to be a self-reliant (atma-nirbhar) nation. Further as a university, whose very definition involves knowledge creation, comprehension and dissemination has to be in the forefront of creative pursuits and provide a conducive environment for research and innovation. To effectively protect such intellectual capital, it is critical that the university has a well-defined IP policy both for securing its knowledge capital as also incentivising the stakeholders in the system.

The scope of IPR is not just limited to science and technology but all faculties on the campus, such as Commerce & Management, Humanities, Science and Technology and Interdisciplinary Studies. In view of this and considering the importance of formally protecting the intellectual property of the faculties, staff and students, the university has established an IPR cell. The importance of IPR for universities has been highlighted through its weightage in NIRF ranking, NAAC and NBA accreditation process.

The purpose of the IPR cell is to facilitate, encourage, promote and safeguard scientific inquiry, research pursuits and the academic freedom of its faculties, researchers and students. IPR cell conducts activities to provide a clear understanding of the rights and responsibilities of the faculty, staff and students to protect their intellectual properties generated through research work. IPR cell is working towards creating an innovative culture which fosters the creation of IP and development of IPR at the University. GD Goenka University has a well-defined IPR policy and has established procedure for converting the knowledge generated to wealth. The IPR cell ensures the speedy processing and filling of applications for patents, designs, copyrights etc.

FUNCTIONS OF IPR CELL

• To create awareness and guide the faculty, staff and students of G D Goenka University on the importance of IPR.
• To disseminate knowledge on patents, patent regime in India and abroad and its registration aspects.
• To work on enabling and supporting technology/IP transfer and commercialization of granted IPRs.
• To motivate innovators to come up with new ideas and help them to protect the innovation.
• To enable IP Policy adoption and implementation at the university.
• To manage IPR of G D Goenka University.
• To conduct Workshops, Seminars and Training courses on IPR.

PROCEDURE FOR FILING IP IN G D GOENKA UNIVERSITY

Inventors submit the Invention disclosure form (IDF) to IPR Cell with request to file an IP.

The said application is processed in following manner:

A. For Supported Invention:

• Administrative approval of G D Goenka University.
• Filing of IP through IPR Cell, G D Goenka University.
• Procedure at Patent Office
• Commercialization of Innovation and Revenue Generation

B. For Incidental Invention:

• Administrative approval of G D Goenka University.
• Rights sharing agreement between GD Goenka University and Inventor.
  OR
  NOC from GD Goenka University.
• Accordingly filing of IP.