Intellectual property rights (IPR) are conferring in respect of work those results from the creative and inventive activity of the human mind. The protection of intellectual property plays a key role in gaining an advantageous position in the competitive technological gain for achieving technological, industrial and economic growth of a country. The importance of patent information is being realized more and more all over the globe. The number of patents filed in a particular country has been an index of technological development of the country.
A Patent Information Centre (PIC), Gujarat has been set up under Gujarat Council on Science and Technology at Gandhinagar in collaboration with Patent Facilitation Centre, Technology Information, Forecasting & Assessment Council (TIFAC), Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, New Delhi This center is providing regional level services regarding various Intellectual Property Rights. Patent Information Centre in collaboration with TIFAC is facilitating for the patent search and patent registration for the Academic and Research Institutes. Patent Information Centre (PIC) is also providing general awareness on patent & specific issues related to other IPRs by organizing Seminar, Conference etc. and publication of Information material on Intellectual Property Rights to create a strong IPR base in the state, to enhance the quality of Invention, innovation to increase the number of Intellectual Property Registration from 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
- 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
- Email:pic-gujcost[at]gujarat[dot]gov[dot]in
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IP Cells
For creating awareness and providing services on Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs), PIC Gujarat has identified five universities for opening IPR cells and established Intellectual Property Right Cells at different universities in Gujarat as given below.
| Sr. No. |
Name of Institute/Universities |
Name of Coordinator |
| 1 |
Anand Pharmacy College, Anand |
Dr. Vaishali Thakkar |
| 2 |
Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University, Junagadh |
Dr. Mrunal Ambasana |
| 3 |
Charotar University of Science and Technology |
Dr. Swayamprakash Patel |
| 4 |
Dr. Subhash University, Junagadh |
Prof. Shreyash Harsukhbhai Thumar |
| 5 |
Gandhinagar university, Gandhinagar |
Prof. Vipal Panchal |
| 6 |
Government Engineering College, Dahod |
Shri. K. B. Judal |
| 7 |
Government Polytechnic, Ahmedabad |
Prof. Zankhana Mehta |
| 8 |
Indrashil university, Mahesana |
Dr. Vishvjit Thakar |
| 9 |
Indus University, Ahmedabad |
Shaswat Padalia |
| 10 |
Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya, Gandhinagar |
Punit Bhailalbhai Parejiya |
| 11 |
Lukhdhirji Engineering College, Morbi |
Dr. Bhargav Yashvantrai Vyas |
| 12 |
Maharaja Krishnakumarsinji Bhavanagar University |
Dr. Jay Badiyani |
| 13 |
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda |
Dr. Hetal Thakkar, |
| 14 |
Navrachana University, Vadodara |
Dr. Sujatha Patil |
| 15 |
Parul University, Vadodara |
Dr. Vijay Jagdish Upadhye |
| 16 |
Rai University, Ahmedabad |
Dr. Riddhi Amavale |
| 17 |
Silver oak University, Ahmedabad |
Mr. Chirag Patil |
| 18 |
Swarnim University, Gandhinagar |
Mr. Jatin Thakkar |
| 19 |
Government Engineering College, Gandhinagar |
Dr. Purvesh Nanavati |
| 20 |
Gujarat University, Ahmedabad |
Prof. Dr. Hiteshkuamar A. Solanki |
| 21 |
Marwadi University, Rajkot |
Dr. Amit Sata |
| 22 |
Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar |
Dr. Santosh Shah |
| 23 |
Sardar Krushinagar Dantiwada |
Dr Modi |
| 24 |
Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar |
Dr Rasmika Patel |
| 25 |
Shankersinh Vaghela Bapu Institute of Technology Gandhinagar |
Raval Parth Niranjanbhai |
| 26 |
Sumandeep Vidhyapith, vadodara |
Dr. Vandana Shah |
| 27 |
Saurastra University, Rajkot |
Ranjan Khant |
| 28 |
Uka Tarsadia University, Bardoli |
Dr Sandesh Lodha |
| 29 |
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat |
Dr. Gaurav Shah |
| 30 |
Atmiya University, Rajkot |
Dr. Rohan Pandya |
| 31 |
Karnavati University |
Dr. P. Lakshmi |
IPR Center of Excellence
Patent Information Center 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
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 PIC, GUJCOST can help you through the patent filing process. Please fill in IDF form available on our website and come and meet us.
PIC 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. PIC, 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 PIC 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 PIC 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, PIC 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 PIC GUJCOST. You also need to meet one of thepersonnel at PIC 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 PIC 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.
