About IP Cell
The Intellectual Property (IP) Cell at IIT Palakkad aims to promote innovation, safeguard intellectual property, and facilitate technology transfer. We support faculty, researchers, and students in identifying, protecting, and commercializing their inventions through patents and other IP rights.
Patent Process at IIT Palakkad
Patent Search Database
The IP Cell at IIT Palakkad provides access to the professional patent database Orbit Intelligence/Express to support patent filings and technology commercialization.Before initiating a new research project, filing a patent, or starting product development, it is critical to assess the existing knowledge landscape. A thorough patent search helps in;
- Avoiding duplication of existing inventions
- Identifying white spaces for innovation
- Understanding trends and emerging technologies
- Evaluating freedom to operate (FTO)
- Assessing competitors’ activities
- Supporting high-quality patent drafting.
How to Access: The IP Cell provides access in the following two ways:
1. IP Cell-Assisted Search & Report Sharing
Any faculty member, research scholar or student may request a search by contacting the IP Cell. Upon request, the IP Cell will: Conduct the search based on keywords, technical descriptions, or invention summaries, and share the report with the concerned party.
2. Direct Access for Independent Use
On request, the IP Cell will provide login credentials to access the Orbit Express platform directly and the user can perform independent searches.
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