Workshop on IPR Management for Startups - From Idea to Commercialization

08th April 2026

Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) and Research and Development Cell (RDC)of Dronacharya Group of Institutions (DGI), Greater Noida organised a workshop on “Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and IP Management for Startups - From Idea to Commercialization” on 08^th April 2026. Workshop was coordinated by Prof.Pallavi Verma(Associate Professor, EEE) under the supervision of Prof. Sanghamitra V Arora(IIC Convenor & RDC Head). A total of 83 students along with 10 faculty members actively participated in the workshop.

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) play a crucial role in providing entrepreneurs with legal protection over their innovations for a specified period. In today’s rapidly growing startup ecosystem in India, understanding IPR is essential for ensuring smooth business operations and avoiding legal complications arising from infringement. Recognizing this need, the workshop was organized to enhance students’ awareness of IPR and its significance in entrepreneurship.

The keynote speaker for the session, Mr. Prashant Sharma, a NIPAM Officer, was welcomed by Prof. (Dr.) Sangeeta Mangesh Karyakarte (Director). He shared valuable insights on the importance of IPR in building and sustaining successful startups, emphasized how intellectual property serves as a key asset for entrepreneurs and can significantly impact the growth and valuation of a venture. The session provided detailed knowledge about various aspects of IPR, including IPR laws in India, industrial designs, patents, trademarks, and copyright protection.

In the latter part of the workshop, the speaker elaborated on different types of patents and explained the step-by-step procedure for patent filing. He also discussed the differences between the traditional patent system and the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) system at the international level. The interactive nature of the session encouraged students and faculty members to actively participate by asking questions, all of which were addressed comprehensively by the speaker.

The workshop proved to be highly informative and beneficial for participants, equipping them with essential knowledge about protecting innovations and understanding the commercialization process through effective IP management.