IPR Cell
The Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Cell at Sharda University serves as a dedicated platform to promote innovation, creativity, research excellence, and intellectual property protection within the university ecosystem. The Cell actively facilitates the filing, prosecution, protection, and commercialization of intellectual property generated by students, faculty members, researchers, and innovators across diverse disciplines.
Under the leadership of Dr. Mohit Sahni (Associate Dean Research and Head, IPR Cell), the IPR Cell has made remarkable progress in strengthening the University’s research and innovation framework. Sharda University has achieved a significant milestone with 244 patents granted, while 964 patent applications are presently under examination and process for grant, showcasing the institution’s strong commitment towards cutting-edge research and technology development.
The IPR Cell regularly organizes awareness programs, expert lectures, workshops, patent drafting sessions, innovation drives, and capacity-building initiatives to educate and encourage the academic community about the importance of intellectual property rights and technology transfer. The Cell also provides strategic guidance and support for patent analytics, prior-art search, filing procedures, licensing opportunities, and startup-oriented innovations.
Further reinforcing its contribution to the national innovation ecosystem, Sharda University has received the Intellectual Property Facilitation Centre (IPFC) Grant from the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India. This prestigious recognition reflects the university’s continued dedication to nurturing innovation, entrepreneurship, and intellectual property awareness in alignment with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and a knowledge-driven economy.
The IPR Cell continues to work towards creating a robust innovation culture by encouraging interdisciplinary research, industry collaboration, and the protection of novel ideas, thereby contributing meaningfully to societal and technological advancement.