The Departments of Computer Science Engineering and Information Science Engineering, in association with the MITE KSCST IPR Cell, organized a two-day workshop on “From Idea to IP: Patents, Protection, Valuation, and CRI for Academia and Industry” on 8th and 9th May 2026. The workshop aimed to create awareness about Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), patent processes, and commercialization strategies among students and faculty members. A total of 50 participants, including students and faculty members, actively attended the workshop, making it an informative and industry-oriented learning initiative.
The resource person for the workshop was Dr. Dasharathraj K Shetty, Associate Professor at the School of Computer Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal. He holds qualifications including BE (CSE), MBA, MPhil, MTech, and a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering. His expertise spans Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Software Engineering, innovation management, and Intellectual Property Rights. Dr. Shetty actively mentors students in research methodology, scientific writing, patent filing, and technology commercialization. He is also a co-founder of a startup focused on AI-driven healthcare solutions and holds 17 patents and 2 copyrights, reflecting his strong contribution to innovation and entrepreneurship. His extensive research and industry engagement enabled participants to gain valuable practical insights into transforming innovative ideas into protected intellectual assets.
The workshop provided participants with comprehensive knowledge of intellectual property management and patent processes. The sessions covered important topics such as patent types, copyrights, trademarks, designs, geographical indications, patentability criteria, prior art search techniques, and the Indian patent filing process. Participants also gained clarity on Computer-Related Inventions (CRI) guidelines, enabling them to understand the patentability of software-based innovations and frame effective disclosures and claims. Interactive activities, case studies, and patent search exercises helped attendees develop practical skills in identifying innovative concepts, converting them into protectable intellectual property, and understanding commercialization opportunities. The workshop effectively strengthened participants’ confidence in managing IP portfolios for both academic and industrial applications.
The event was coordinated by Dr. Sreeja Rajesh, Associate Professor, Department of Information Science Engineering, and Dr. Rejeesh Rayaroth, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science Engineering, MITE. The workshop concluded successfully with active participation and interaction from attendees. Overall, the program served as a valuable platform for enhancing IP literacy, promoting innovation-driven thinking, and preparing participants for research commercialization and industry collaboration.
