25 April, 2025

 The VGEC SSIP Cell, under the directives of the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MIC) and AICTE, organized Session-5 of the week-long IP UTSAVA on 25th April 2025. The session focused on the “Significance of IP Protection and Commercialization” and was conducted by Electrical Engineering department. Expert speakers elaborated on the importance of safeguarding intellectual creations through various forms of IP, such as patents, copyrights, trademarks, and industrial designs. They emphasized how IP protection encourages innovation and plays a crucial role in the research and development ecosystem. The session also covered the commercial aspects of IP, explaining how protected ideas can be monetized and brought to market through licensing, startups, and industry partnerships. At the end of the session, students were motivated to explore IP potential in their academic or entrepreneurial pursuits.

Key Features: 

• Organizing Department: VGEC SSIP Cell, Session was coordinated by Electrical Engineering Department under the guidance of MIC and AICTE
• Name of the Expert: Dr. Sripathi Rao Kulkarni, Senior Principal Scientist, CSIR Innovation Complex - Mumbai
• Date: 25th April, 2025 (11:30 am to 1:00 pm)
• Venue: C-205
• Number of Participants: 76
• Event Coordinators: Prof. R. R. Surani and Prof. H. B. Vaghela

Discussion Points:

1. Significance of IP protection
2. How IP protection encourages innovation and plays a crucial role in the research and development ecosystem
3. Commercial aspects of IP, explaining how protected ideas can be monetized and brought to market through licensing, startups, and industry partnerships
4. Real-life case studies were shared to illustrate successful IP commercialization. Participants gained insights into the legal procedures for IP filing in India and the strategic value of owning intellectual property