IPR @ IIMTU

IP Cells envision promoting academic freedom and safeguarding the interests of inventors in the creation and commercialization of intellectual property with legal support, wherever necessary. They also envision creating an environment for acquiring new knowledge through innovation, developing an attitude of prudent IP management practices, and promoting an IPR culture compatible with the educational mission of the IIMTU.IP Cell will function with the prime focus of enabling students, researchers, and professors to identify, generate, and protect their intellectual property through filing procedures for rights like patents, copyrights, trademarks, designs, etc. The Industrial Research and Consultancy Group (IRCG) under the IP Cell will cater to the commercialization and licensing of intellectual property, which will further foster the creation of a fruitful dynamic system between universities, investors, and industries. The technology transfer process between the Licensee and the Inventors of IIMTU will be coordinated by the IRCG of IP Cell. Along with this, IP Cell will ensure seamless and ceaseless knowledge transfer amongst students and faculties.  

 IP Cell will be responsible for conducting the following:

1. IPR Awareness Programs – Conducting IPR awareness programs for students, faculty, researchers, officials, etc.
2. Training Workshops/ Advanced level training/awareness programs
3. IP Cell shall provide an environment for academic and R&D excellence and conduct dedicated programs on IPR for the undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as organize regular IPR counseling programs for research scholars.
4. IP Cell shall expose students, faculty, researchers, officials, etc. to the prevalent IP law practices and provide them with an opportunity to learn and use legal skills under the supervision of IP practitioners and experts.
5. IP Cell shall provide a platform to diagnose innovation and research on contemporary issues of national and international relevance leading to the creation of IPR.
6. IP Cell shall facilitate, encourage, promote, and establish collaborative frameworks for the industry – IIMTU partnerships at a national and international scale to initiate research and development of commercial value.
7. IP Cell will facilitate the recording, monitoring, and maintenance of the IP portfolio of the IIMTU  may choose an outside counsel/ IP firm for managing its IP portfolio.
8. IP Cell will enhance the reputation of the IIMTU as an academic research institution and a member of society as well as the reputation of the Researchers by bringing the research results to public use and benefit. It will ensure that culture is built that enhances recognition and respect for IP amongst students, faculty, researchers, officials, etc.
9. IP Cell will set out the IIMTU procedures on the identification, ownership, protection, and commercialization of IP.
10. IP Cell on regular basis will encourage researchers to identify solutions for problems faced by the industries and tailor research projects around the same.
11. In the case of IP Filings: Students pursuing Under Graduate/ Post-Graduate and above courses (M. Tech and Ph.D. students) shall be encouraged to undertake patent search before publishing any research paper and subsequently file for a provisional patent for novel inventions.

The following structure is followed to establish a creative, innovative, and IP friendly ecosystem as well as devise monitoring mechanisms in IIMTU.

Chairperson IP cell: This position may be allotted to one of the senior faculty who shall be responsible for making sure that all the mandates are followed and the roles and responsibilities for effective functioning are judiciously followed. The Lead Coordinator shall also be responsible for using his or her network to reach out to industries for collaboration with the universities. Compulsory: Must have basic knowledge of IPRs.

Faculty coordinator/s IP Cell: This position may be offered to 2 junior faculties who shall be responsible for day-to-day operations of the IP Cell and will coordinate with the students. The responsibilities of the Deputy Coordinator and Director IP cell will more or less be the same.

Student Coordinator(s): One or more 1st and 2nd-year students who have an interest in the field of IPRs may be appointed as student coordinators. They will work under the guidance of the Lead Coordinator/ Deputy Coordinator/ Assistant Coordinator towards achieving the goals of the IP Cell.

Campus Ambassador/ IP Ambassador: 3rd/ final year students of the IIMTU with experience and zeal in the field of IPRs may be enrolled as Campus Ambassadors/ IP Ambassadors who will work with the Student, Deputy, and Lead Coordinators in nurturing the ecosystem of innovation and creativity in the IIMTU.