The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) claims to achieve Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) activities along with the technology translation percentage of 13.76%. The number of IPRs filed and granted at IITK till date has exceeded 1,000 filings and more than 400 granted IPRs, according to the press release.
The institute also claims to achieve the technology transfer rate of around 14% from the gross IPR filings.
“IIT Kanpur’s remarkable achievement of surpassing more than 1,000 filings and securing above 400 patents is a testament to the unwavering dedication and relentless commitment of its world class faculty, researchers and innovators. This remarkable milestone underscores the institution’s pursuit of excellence in advancing knowledge and pushing the boundaries of innovation,” S. Ganesh, officiating director, IIT Kanpur, said.
The IPR Cell claims to serve as a crucial intermediary connecting IIT Kanpur with industry partners for technology transfer and licensing initiatives. It also plays a vital role in supporting the disclosure of cutting-edge technologies to industry partners, with the ultimate aim of enabling the widespread adoption of these technologies on a larger scale, as mentioned in the release.
The institute has licensed certain featured technologies that have created a great impact on the society, such as the ‘Bhu Parikshak’, a portable soil testing device licensed to Agronxt Services Pvt. Ltd. that can test up to 1 lakh soil test samples and the has helped more than 1 million farmers during the first year after launch, release added.
“Both the faculty and students have played a significant role in this achievement. The IPR Cell at IIT Kanpur that was established in the year 2000 with the primary goal of facilitating patent filing and maintenance to safeguard the research and development efforts undertaken within the institution has contributed to the commendable benchmark,” Tarun Gupta, dean, research and development, IIT Kanpur, said.
