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Intellectual Property Facilitation Centre (IPFC) (formerly PIC)

INTRODUCTION

The Intellectual Property Facilitation Centre (IPFC), Gujarat has been set up under the Gujarat Council on Science and Technology (GUJCOST), Department of Science & Technology, Government of Gujarat, at Gandhinagar, in collaboration with the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, New Delhi.

IPFC works to promote awareness, understanding, and adoption of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) across Gujarat and to support stakeholders in protecting, managing, and leveraging their innovations and creative outputs. The Centre serves as a facilitation point for students, researchers, innovators, startups, MSMEs, academic institutions, and other stakeholders by guiding them through the IP journey from initial awareness and idea assessment to documentation, filing facilitation, and follow-up support.

The Centre provides facilitation support across multiple forms of IP, including patents, industrial designs, trademarks, copyrights, geographical indications (GI), and other allied IP matters. In addition, IPFC undertakes capacity-building and outreach activities such as IPR awareness programmes, training workshops, expert sessions, and stakeholder handholding, with the broader objective of strengthening Gujarat’s innovation ecosystem and creating a robust, innovation-driven IP culture in the State.

OBJECTIVES

  • Creating awareness and understanding relating to patents and the challenges and opportunities in this area including arranging workshops, seminars, conferences etc.
  • Providing patenting facilities to scientists and technologists in the country for Indian and foreign patents on a sustained basis
  • Keeping a watch on developments in the area of IPR and make important issues known to policy makers Scientists, Industry etc.
  • Introducing patent information as a vital input in the process of promotion of R&D programmes sustained basis
SERVICES OFFERED BY IPFC
  • Awareness Workshops (at GUJCOST and at Universities)
  • Training in IPR
  • Seminars in IPR
  • Patent Searches and Filling
  • Trademark Registration
  • Design Registration
  • IPRs Filling Assistance
  • Analysis of Patent Information
  • GI Filling
Contact Details
  • Email: ipfc-gujcost[at]gujarat[dot]gov[dot]in
  • Google form link and QR Code for IP related queries:Click Here QR Code
 

IP Cells

For creating awareness and providing services on Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs), IPFC Gujarat has identified Fifty-seven institutes/universities for opening IPR cells and established Intellectual Property Right Cells at different institutes/universities in Gujarat as given below:

Sr. No. Name of Institute/Universities Name of Coordinator
1 Anand Pharmacy College, Anand Dr. Vaishali Thakkar
2 Charotar University of Science and Technology, Anand Dr. Swayamprakash Patel
3 The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Dr. Hetal Thakkar
4 Karnavati University, Gandhinagar Dr. P. Lakshmi
5 Ganpat University, Mehsana Dr. Ajay Gupta
6 Swarnim University, Gandhinagar Mr. Jiten Thakkar
7 Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya, Gandhinagar Dr. Punit Bhailalbhai Parejiya
8 Indrashil University, Mahesana Dr. Vishvjit Thakar
9 Dr. Subhash University, Junagadh Dr. Shreyash H Thumar
10 Gujarat Technological University (GTU), Ahmedabad Dr. Rajesh Thakker and Dr. Kshipra Chahan
11 Lok Jagruti Kendra University, Ahmedabad Dr. Hiral Desai and Debopriya Chakraborty
12 Dharmsinh Desai University, Nadiad Dr. Pruvang Dalal
Dr. Atindra Shukla
13 Navrachana University, Vadodara Dr. Sujatha Patil
14 Parul University, Vadodara Dr. Vijay Jagdish Upadhye
15 Silver Oak University, Ahmedabad Mr. Chirag Patil
16 Sumandeep Vidhyapith, Vadodara Dr. Ghanshyam Parmar
17 Saurastra University, Rajkot Mr. Parth Sejpal
18 Uka Tarsadia University, Bardoli Dr. Sandesh Lodha
19 Atmiya University, Rajkot Dr. Rohan Pandya
20 Saffrony Institute of Technology Dr. Kunalsinh Kathia
21 Gokul Global University, Siddhpur Dr. Chetansinh Vaghela
22 Institute of Advance Research, Gandhinagar Mr. Minesh Prajapati
23 Rashtriya Raksha University, Gandhinagar Dr. Ashutosh Pandey
24 Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya Engineering College, Anand Dr. Ronak R. Vashi
25 Tathya Pharmacy College, Navsari Mrs. Mausmi Dhivar
26 Sharda School of Pharmacy, Pethapur Dr. Khushboo Vaghela
27 P P Savani University, Surat Mr. Chirag Desai
28 School of Pharmacy and Science, ITM (SLS) Baroda University, Vadodara Dr. Jaswandi Mehetre
29 Gyanmanjari Innovative University, Bhavnagar Dr. Anish Vora
30 R K University, Rajkot Dr. Vishal Doshi
31 Shri S'ad Vidya Mandal Institute of Technology, Bharuch Dr. Pritam B. Patil
32 Shankersinh Vaghela Bapu Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar Ms. Samina Mansuri
33 Indus University, Ahmedabad Dr. Shaswat Padalia
34 Marwadi University, Rajkot Dr. Amit Sata
35 Rai University, Ahmedabad Dr. Riddhi Amavale
36 Kaushalya: The Skill University, Ahmedabad  
37 Krantiguru Shyamji Krishna Verma Kachchh University, Kachchh Dr. Mrugesh H. Trivedi
38 Laxmi Institute of Technology, Valsad  
39 Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar Dr. Santosh Shah
40 Gujarat University, Ahmedabad Dr. Hiteshkumar A. Solanki
41 Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University, Junagadh Dr. Mrunal Ambasana
42 Gandhinagar University, Gandhinagar Dr. Vipal Panchal
43 Government Engineering College, Dahod Dr. K. B. Judal
44 Government Polytechnic, Ahmedabad Dr. Zankhana Mehta
45 Lukhdhirji Engineering College, Morbi Dr. Bhargav Yashvantrai Vyas
46 Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University Dr. Jay Badiyani
47 Government Engineering College, Gandhinagar Dr. Purvesh Nanavati
48 Government Engineering College, Modasa Mr. Hirenkumar R. Pate
49 Sardar Krushinagar Dantiwada Dr. Modi
50 Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Anand Dr. Rasmika Patel
51 Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat Dr. Gaurav Shah
52 Government Engineering College, Patan  
53 B.K. Mody Government Pharmacy College, Rajkot  
54 S.N. Arts & Science College Dr. Paresh J. Kathariya
55 Sardar Patel College of Pharmacy-Anand Dr. Anu
56 Anant National University Dr. Bhavisha Seth
57 Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology (SVIT), Vasad Dr. KP Mredula

IPR Center of Excellence

Intellectual Property Facilitation Centre (IPFC) at GUJCOST has also established Center of Excellence (CoE) on IPR Laws, Policies and Practices at Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) in the year of 2014.

The collaborative GNLU-GUJCOST, research center of excellence on IPR Laws, Policies and Practices will enhance legal education, research, training in the area of IPR laws. CoE aims to provide a platform for legal research and policy formulation to address various issues and experience underpinning IPR.

The CoE will conduct research, training and education activities in patent law, identification and valuation of IP assets of MSME, laws related to plant varieties, bio technology, pharmaceuticals, traditional knowledge and Geographical Indications.

Establishing CoE in IPR is a unique idea and first of its kind in order to promote in-depth research and dissemination of IPR. The establishment is a proactive step taken by GUJCOST to promote and encourage patenting culture in the state as well as to contribute more knowledge in the domain of IPR through research by CoE.

FAQs

What are the forms of IP?
There are seven types of IP that can be protected in India. They are namely Patents, Copyright, Trademarks, Industrial Design, Geographical Indication, Plant Varieties, Layout Design of Integrated Circuits, and Trade Secrets.
An invention relating either to a product or process that is new, involving inventive step and capable of industrial application can be patented. However, it must not fall into the categories of inventions that are non- patentable under section 3 and 4 of The Patent Act 1970.
A patent application can be filed either by true and first inventor or his assignee, either alone or jointly with any other person. However, legal representative of any deceased person can also make an application for patent.
A patent application can be filed with Indian Patent Office either with complete specification or with provisional specification along with fee as prescribed in schedule I. In case the application is filed with provisional specification, then one has to file complete specification within 12 months from the date of filing of the application. There is no extension of time to file complete specification after expiry of said period. We at IPFC, GUJCOST can help you through the patent filing process. Please fill in IDF form available on our website and come and meet us.
IPFC can help you assess your invention in the light of prior art (already existing inventions, literature etc.) to establish patentability. It can help you in preparing patent specification and filing process. It can also help you with the registration of other forms of IP.
An invention to become patentable subject matter must meet the following criteria - It should be novel. It should have inventive step or it must be non-obvious It should be capable of Industrial application. It should not fall within the provisions of section 3 and 4 of the Patents Act 1970. IPFC, GUJCSOT can help you in assessing whether your invention satisfies the above criterion or not.
It is the search done to find out whether a particular invention is patentable or not. In this search, study is done to check whether or not a particular invention meets all three criteria of patentability 1.e. novelty, non-obviousness and industrial applicability. Considering the costs involved in the patent registration, getting this Search done can save lot of cost if invention turns out to be non-patentable during the search. We at IPFC GUJCOST are trained and experienced in conducting these searches.
Patent attorneys and consultants charge for patentability search depending on the level of search you seek. We at GUJCOST currently offer this service without any cost in order to encourage patenting Culture.
PAS stands for Prior Art Search Report. At IPFC GUJCOST we analyze your patent in light of already existing patents, literature and other forms of publications and provide detailed PAS report consisting of whether your invention is novel and satisfies patenting criteria or not. We also provide suggestions on further steps depending on details found in Prior Art.
No, IPFC will not provide financial assistance for developing your invention. We provide technical and procedural support inpatent filing and other forms of IP filing.
Please download and fill in the Invention Disclosure Form (IDF) and submit to IPFC GUJCOST. You also need to meet one of thepersonnel at IPFC GUJCOST and present/explain your invention in detail to take further action.
Generally, a patent application for the invention which has been either published or publicly displayed cannot be filed. However, the Patents Act provides a grace period of 12 months for filing of patent application from the date of its publication in a journal or its public display in an exhibition organized by the Government or disclosure before any learned society or published by applicant. The details conditions are provided under Chapter VI of the Patent Act 1970 (Section 29-34).
A patent specification can be prepared by the applicant himself or his registered and authorized agent. The patent specification generally comprises of the title of the invention indicating its technical field, prior art, draw backs in the prior art, the solution provided by the inventor to obviate the drawbacks of the prior art, a concise but sufficient description of the invention and its usefulness, drawings (if Any) and details of best method of its working. The complete specification must contain at least one claim or statement of claims defining the scope of the invention for which protection is sought for. At IPFC GUJCOST we can help you in the preparing patent specification.
Indian Patent Law follows first to file system. Provisional specification describes the nature of the invention to have the priority date of filing of the application in which the inventive idea has been disclosed. It must be followed by a complete specification describing the details of the invention along with a statement of claims within 12 months after filing of the provisional application. If the complete specification is not filed within the prescribed period, the application is treated as deemed to have been abandoned.
If your invention is complete, it is not necessary to file an application with provisional specification and one can file application directly with complete specification. However, provisional application is useful in establishing a priority date for your invention and gives sufficient time to assess and evaluate the market potential before filing complete specification.
Yes. Your information is safe with use. We only use your information to provide support for filing patent. Information about your invention is not disclosed to anyone except for the people who are supporting patent process for your application.

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