Intellectual Property Right (IPR)

lntellectual property Rights (IPR) is an integral part of Research and Development and plays significant role in the standing of universities globally. Prior to the emergence of wTo agreement in 2005, lndia had availed the opportunity of Process Patenting and emerged as a global competitor. However, as per above mentioned wTo agreement, lndia had to go for product Patenting rather than Process Patenting, and was deprived of this exceptional advantage”

lntellectual property right pertains to Patent, Copy Rights, Trade’Marks, Design Registration, plant Variety, Trade secrets and Geographical lndications. Research and innovation emerge from lndustries, National Laboratories or Centres, Universities aniracademic institutions of higher learning, Therefore, it is the responsibility of the university and academic institutions to educate and create awareness among the young researchers and also dqvelop a conducive environment with respect to research and innovation and impart knowledge related to patents, copyright, Geographical lndication etc. so that they can protect their lntellectual Property Rights.

Therefore, taking into consideration the above mentioned significant role and responsibilities, BUEST established lntellectual Property Rights (lPR) cell on 11 January, 2013′ Dean R&D in association with Associate Dean, IPR were given the responsibility’ lntellectual property Rights (lpR) committee was constituted for the smooth and effective functioning: