Mangaluru: Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management is set to organise a two-day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Patent Drafting and Commercialization” on February 17 and 18, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The event will be held on the college campus in Mangaluru.
Objective and focus areas
The FDP, sponsored by the Karnataka State Council for Science & Technology (KSCST), Bengaluru, is organised by the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Cell and the Department of Mechanical & Robotics Engineering at Sahyadri College.
The primary objective of the programme is to raise awareness about Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), focusing on the legal framework and patent filing processes in India and internationally. It will also delve into the commercialisation of patents, helping faculty, researchers, and industry professionals better understand the economic and legal dimensions of intellectual property.
Dignitaries and coordination
The event will feature prominent figures from the field of education and research. The Chief Guest will be Prof. (Dr.) Gopal Mugeraya, Vice President of Technical Education at NITTE (DU) and Vice Chairman of the Higher Education Council, Government of Goa. The Guest of Honour will be Dr. U. T. Vijay, Executive Secretary of KSCST.
Key figures involved in the FDP’s organisation and oversight include:
- Dr. S. Manjappa, Director (R&D), SCEM, as a patron and facilitator.
- Dr. U. T. Vijay, Executive Secretary, KSCST, supporting the event.
- Dr. S. S. Injaganeri, Principal, Sahyadri College, as a patron.
- Dr. Ajith B. S., Associate Professor and Associate Dean (IPR), SCEM, serving as the event coordinator.
- Dr. Rathishchandra Gatti, Dean (R&D), Sahyadri College, guiding discussions on innovation and research.
Topics to be covered
Participants can expect expert-led sessions on:
- Basics of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
- Patent drafting techniques
- Patent filing procedures in India and internationally
- Legal considerations in patent filing
- Strategies for patent commercialisation
- Leveraging patents for technological and economic advancement
Significance of the FDP
The initiative underscores Sahyadri College’s commitment to promoting research, innovation, and entrepreneurship through IPR education. The programme aims to empower faculty and researchers with the knowledge to protect their innovations and maximise their commercial potential.
By enhancing patent literacy and understanding the monetisation of innovations, the FDP is expected to contribute to the region’s technological growth and economic development.