Solan, March 12
Shoolini University researchers have reached the landmark number of 100 patents granted by the Indian Patent Office which looks after the Intellectual Property under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade.
Achieving 100 granted patents in the short timeframe of 14 years since its inception, highlights the university’s commitment to excellence and top-notch research across various disciplines, including Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Pharmacy, and Physics.
Leading the charge, the Chemistry and Physics departments have secured 23 and 29 patents, respectively, demonstrating Shoolini’s stronghold in scientific research. The Engineering and Pharmacy departments have also made significant strides with 15 and 12 patents, respectively, underscoring the university’s dedication to technological advancements. Furthermore, the contributions of the Biotechnology, Bioengineering, and Biology departments, with 9, 8, and 4 patents respectively, illustrate Shoolini’s interdisciplinary approach to research.
Chancellor Prof PK Khosla and Vice Chancellor Prof Atul Khosla have congratulated the researchers for achieving the milestone of 100 granted patents. They said the university would continue to promote research and innovation in the university.
Shoolini University’s Intellectual Property Rights Office (SIPRO), since its inception in 2015, has been making strenuous efforts for the securing of patents. It had stepped up the efforts during the last couple of years by rigorously following up on the patents filed by the researchers.
Established with the vision of nurturing and safeguarding creative endeavours, SIPRO has emerged as a pivotal force in promoting intellectual property rights awareness through various workshops and seminars.
Prof. Dinesh Kumar, Director SIPRO, stated that this success is the result of the team’s hard effort, management support and Shoolini University’s researchers and faculty members excellent research work on the developments for the betterment of the society.
