The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, established the Technology Enabling Centres (TECs) within universities to ignite a dynamic innovation ecosystem.About BITS-TECBITS-TEC, established at BITS Pilani with the support of the DST, Government of India, is a shining example of a DST-TEC in action. It serves as a catalyst for the entire innovation journey, bridging the gap between academic ideas and their commercial viability.IP & Technology Officer at BITS-TECAs an IP & Technology Officer, I'm a catalyst for innovation at BITS-TEC, a vibrant hub that fuels the R&D ecosystem in Pilani, India. I leverage my expertise in IP management and technology transfer to bridge the gap between academia, industry, and startups.My core responsibilities include:1.IP Management: Safeguarding BITS-TEC innovations through strategic IP management (patents, trademarks, designs) and advising researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry partners.2.Technology Assessment & Commercialization Analysis: I leverage my expertise to conduct in-depth technology assessments and commercialization analyses. This helps determine the best IP protection strategy and path to market for new inventions. 3.IP Advisory: Serving as a trusted IP advisor, I provide researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry partners with comprehensive guidance on all facets of intellectual property. This includes developing strategic IP roadmaps, securing appropriate IP protection (patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets), and navigating complex IP challenges.4.Regional IP Data Mining: I leverage data analysis to uncover regional IP trends, informing decision-making and identifying potential opportunities for collaboration and technology transfer.

IP AnalystResponsibilities:1. Draft and prosecute patent applications in a variety of technologies, including software, electronics, mechanical, biotechnology, and medical technology.2. Conduct patentability searches.3. Prepare novelty reports.4. Meet with faculty, researchers, and PhD scholars to discuss their inventions and draft provisional applications.5. Conduct technology landscaping and competitive analysis for IITM Pravartak Technologies.6. Attending IPO hearings and assisting attorneys in characterizing and preparing hearing strategies.7. I actively participate in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) awareness programs.Accomplishments:1. Drafted and prosecuted patent applications that have resulted in the grant of several patents.2. Conducted patentability searches that have identified potential patentable inventions.3. Prepared novelty reports that have helped faculty, researchers, and PhD scholars to avoid infringement of existing patents.4. Met with faculty, researchers, and PhD scholars to discuss their inventions and to gather information for patent applications.5. Filed provisional patent applications that have provided faculty, researchers, and PhD scholars with early filing dates and priority rights.

Patent Drafting SpecialistResponsibilities:1. Drafted and prosecuted patent applications in a variety of technical fields.2. Worked with inventors to understand their inventions and translate them into patentable claims.3. Conducted patentability searches and analyzed prior artAchievements:Drafted and filed 10+ patent applications in the Indian Patent Office.