A cell for intellectual property management and technology commercialization has been established by ICAR-IARI at the ZTM-BPD unit. At IP Cell, we intend to catalyse and alter the development of the Indian agro-economy. Our focus is on enhancing the capacities of Indian agricultural scientists and start-ups, since we think they will be the agents of change for developing the Indian Agro-economy.
Agriculture scientists, startups, and academia can take advantage of a comprehensive range of IP and technology management services provided by ICAR-IARI in order to advance the Indian agri-innovation ecosystem and facilitate the commercialization of the technology.
Services Provided in all the four major domains of Intellectual Property:
PATENTS
1. Searches for patents
A search for patentability, a search for freedom-to-operate or clearance, a search for validity or invalidity, a search for prior art, and a search for the state of the art.
2. Drafting, filing, and prosecution of patents
3. Patent Analytics
IP (Patent/Technology) Mapping and Patent/Technology Landscaping
4. Management of a patent portfolio
TRADEMARKS
1. Searches for Trademarks
A search for different classes of Trademarks, a search for validity or invalidity, a search for prior art, and a search for the state of the art
2. Trademarks filing, and prosecution
DESIGNS
1. Searches for designs
A search for design, a search for validity or invalidity, a search for prior art.
2. Drafting, filing, and prosecution of designs
COPYRIGHTS
1. Drafting and filing of copyrights
Process and Policy Setup for IP
In addition to providing services, the IP cell aids in developing the ICAR-patentand technology commercialization policy.
Agriculture scientists, startups, and academia can take advantage of a comprehensive range of IP and technology management services provided by ICAR-IARI in order to advance the Indian agri-innovation ecosystem and facilitate the commercialization of the technology.
Intellectual Property Consulting Services & Skill Building Initiatives
This cell is dedicated to offering interested Agricultural scientists and startups, essential consultancy services on all aspects related to IPR, from establishing and protecting IP to its commercialization.
Technology Landscaping
The cell assists stakeholders in technology landscaping analysis by assisting in understanding the market for specific technology and the most recent advancements concerning such technology. The research would assist stakeholders in making crucial choices and strategies about the R&D of a product process, investing in particular technological fields, and spotting patent trends.