IP Cell
IntellectualProperty Cell
Fostering innovation, protecting ideas and empowering creators for a better tomorrow.
About IP Cell
Encouraging innovation.
Safeguarding ideas.
The Intellectual Property Cell of Charotar Education Society helps students, faculty and researchers protect their creations and turn ideas into valuable assets.
A resource centre
for your ideas.
Awareness, protection and responsible management of intellectual assets.
The IP Cell supports faculty, students, project staff, supporting staff and visitors across academic, consultancy and research activities.
What we help protect
- Patents
- Industrial designs
- Copyrights
- Trade / service marks
Creators may seek IP protection or contribute their work to the public domain, as appropriate to their work and preference.
For intellectual property owned by CES, the Cell provides a transparent framework for ownership, control and equitable revenue sharing.
Objectives of the IP policy
- 01
Encourage Innovation & Creativity
Foster a culture of research, innovation, and creative expression across disciplines.
- 02
IP Protection & Management
Provide guidance on securing patents, industrial designs, copyrights, and trademarks while offering the option to keep novel works in the public domain.
- 03
Fair Ownership & Revenue Sharing
Define a transparent system for ownership rights, control, and distribution of revenues generated from intellectual property owned by CES.
- 04
Technology Transfer & Commercialization
Facilitate the utilization of intellectual property for societal benefit through licensing, startups, or industry collaborations.
- 05
Legal Compliance & Ethical Standards
Ensure adherence to national and international IP laws and ethical research practices.
Applicability & scope
- This policy applies to all academic and research institutions under Charotar Education Society.
- Covers faculty, students, project staff, supporting staff, and visitors involved in research, innovation, and creative activities.
- Governs all forms of intellectual property including patents, copyrights, industrial designs, and trademarks developed under CES.
The IP Cell of CES oversees the implementation of this policy, ensuring effective IP management, awareness and support for innovators. Through it, CES aims to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of knowledge, technology and societal progress.
Disclosing an invention
Five steps from idea to approval.
Idea Collection
The institute gathers innovative ideas and inventions from staff and students.
Form Submission
The CES Invention Disclosure Form is filled out at the institute level, signed, and verified by the Principal.
Committee Presentation
The completed form is presented in the monthly meeting of the CES IP Cell Committee for review.
Committee Remarks
The CES IP Cell Committee provides written remarks on the submission.
Final Approval
The Chairperson of the CES IP Cell Committee grants the final approval.
Our Focus
Support for every stage of an idea.
From understanding IP to protecting and sharing your work.
Awareness
Create awareness about IPR and its importance.
Support
Assist with patent, design, copyright and trademark filings.
Guidance
Support IPR documentation and procedures.
Protection
Safeguard innovations and intellectual creations.
Commercialization
Encourage technology transfer and commercialization.
Collaboration
Connect with industry, startups and institutions.
IP portfolio at a glance
9
Utility Patents
16
Design Patents
32
Trademarks
7
Copyrights
Important Notice
Before you share your idea
- Disclose all innovations to the IP Cell.
- Use the disclosure form for submissions.
- Do not publish your idea before filing.
- For queries, contact the IP Cell.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IP Cell?
The Intellectual Property Cell at Charotar Education Society.
What resources does it cover?
Patents, copyrights and trademarks.
