Chandigarh Group of Colleges Mohali, Jhanjeri inaugurate Intellectual Property Management & Commercialization (IPMC) Cell, an initiative aimed at cultivating a robust innovation ecosystem and empowering creators to safeguard and monetize their intellectual property. The IPMC Cell has been established under the aegis of the Patent Information Centre, Punjab State Council for Science & Technology (PSCST), with the support and funding from the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India.
The inaugural ceremony was graced by Er. Pritpal Singh, Hon’ble Executive Director, PSCST, and officially launched the cell. The event also witnessed the esteemed presence of Dr. Dapinder Kaur Bakshi, Joint Director, PSCST, alongside senior dignitaries and representatives from the Ministry of Education, Department of Industries, and various academic and research bodies.
Er. Pritpal Singh emphasized the crucial role of intellectual property in fostering a knowledge-based economy for taking a forward-thinking step in enabling young innovators and researchers to convert their ideas into tangible assets. Dr. Dapinder Kaur Bakshi highlighted the significance of IP literacy.
The IPMC Cell will serve as a dedicated platform to Facilitate patent filings, trademarks, copyrights, and design registrations and Offer guidance on IP laws, innovation policy, and commercial potential. It also would Conduct workshops, awareness sessions, and training programs to build capacity among students, faculty, and entrepreneurs and would Bridge the gap between academia and industry by promoting IP-based research, product development, and technology transfer.
M D Arsh Dhaliwal said at the moment that this initiative is poised to accelerate the journey from idea to innovation, nurturing a culture where creativity meets strategy. With the IPMC Cell in place, CGC Mohali (Jhanjeri) reaffirms its role as a catalyst for research, entrepreneurship and intellectual empowerment.
The launch marks a transformative chapter in the institution’s pursuit of excellence, and a pivotal contribution to the regional and national innovation framework.
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