24/08/2026
🚀 IIC IPEC | India’s IPR Policy and Provisions for Startups, Inventors and Innovators: Accelerating the IP Landscape in Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) 🇮🇳
Faculty members, staff, and students of the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), IPEC participated in an insightful session on “India’s IPR Policy and Provisions for Startups, Inventors and Innovators: Accelerating the IP Landscape in Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs)” held today, 24 August 2026 at 11:30 AM.
🎙️ The session was graced by Prof. Dr. Unnat P. Pandit, Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks, Government of India, who shared valuable insights into India’s intellectual property ecosystem and highlighted the significance of IP protection, patents, designs, and trademarks in fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and startup development in Higher Educational Institutions.
💡 During his interaction with the participants, Prof. Dr. Unnat P. Pandit emphasized the importance of understanding and effectively leveraging IPR mechanisms for protecting, managing, and commercializing innovative ideas.
🤝 Dr. Dipan Sahu also interacted with the distinguished speaker and engaged in meaningful discussions on strengthening IPR awareness, innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology-driven initiatives among students and faculty members.
🙏 The session was highly enriching and inspiring, further strengthening our commitment towards building an IPR-aware, innovation-driven, and entrepreneurial ecosystem at IPEC.