Intellectual property (IP) refers to various distinct types of creations of the mind: inventions, literary and artistic works, and symbols, names, images, and designs; for which a set of exclusive rights like copyrights, trademarks, patents, industrial design rights and trade secrets are recognized under the corresponding fields of law.
An Intellectual Property Right(IPR) Cell has been formed in Mangalore Institute of Technology and Engineering to look after the activities related to the Intellectual Property of the Institution and also to create awareness among faculties, research scholar and the students of the Institution.
Functions and Responsibilities
- To create an awareness about IPR for faculties and students of the Institution.
- To impart training on future endeavors regarding patent filing processes.
- To conduct workshops, seminars and training course on IPR.
- To promote better understanding of IPR and to identify more IPs
IPR Cell Panel Members
| Name | Role |
| Dr. G L Easwara Prasad, Pricipal | Chairman |
| Dr. Divakara Shetty, Dean (Academics) | Member |
| Prof. Jayadeva Prasad, Head, Dept of Management Studies | Member |
| Dr. G Purushotham Head, Dept of Aeronautical Engg | Member |
| Dr. Venkatramana Bhat P, Head, Dept of Computer Science & Engg | Member |
| Dr. Neelakantha V Londe Professor, Dept of Mechanical Engg | Member |
| Dr. Raghavendra Sagar, Sr.Assistant Professor, Dept of Physics | Member |
| Mr. Surjit Ram, Sr.Assistant Professor, Dept of Humanities | Member |
| Mr.Ramalingam H M Sr.Assistant Professor, Dept of Electronics and Communication Engg | Convener |