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ABOUT KL IPFC

KL Intellectual Property Facilitation Center (KL IPFC), earlier known as the IP Cell, was established in 2015 with a dedicated space, manpower, and an in-charge professor to oversee Intellectual Property (IP) activities at this institution. Since its inception, the center has been conducting various activities related to IP awareness, focusing on the importance and value of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) for faculty and students. It also provides support for patent filings and prosecution up to the grant stage. In 2019, the center was upgraded to become the KL Intellectual Property Facilitation Center (KL IPFC), funded by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME). This center caters to the needs of MSMEs, startups, scientists, research students, and other innovators, helping them protect their IP and promoting IP awareness. KL IPFC is the only private center in the state of Andhra Pradesh funded by the Ministry of MSME. Since 2019, it has emerged as one of the leading centers for IP filings and awareness creation across Andhra Pradesh, including activities related to Geographical Indications (GI). The center is equipped with a world-class software lab that provides access to global search platforms and the latest IP management software, enabling users to view online statuses securely with password protection. KL IPFC for MSMEs maintains strict confidentiality and ensures non-disclosure of the details submitted by its members.

ACTIVITES
  • IPR awareness campaigning and training (in-house/ national and international) to sensitize MSME/Startups/Faculty/Scientists on IP related issues.
  • IPR information and advisory services to foster on IP culture which would enhance the intellectual capital for the growth of MSME/Startups/Faculty/Scientists.
  • Assistance for Drafting and preparation of specifications for IPR applications.
  • Assistance for Filing of applications for patents, trademarks, copyrights and GIs with follow up services.
  • Partners with MSMEs of India and abroad to introduce IP management within the enterprise.

SERVICES
  1. General Advisory
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    The Facilitation Centre will provide general advisory on different intellectual property rights at such as, patents, trademarks, copyrights, designs, geographical indications, etc. The Centre will provide advice on filing of the IP applications, at appropriate national and international IP offices, depending on the type of intellectual property involved. The Centre will also provide information on best IPR Practices.

  2. Prior Art Search
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    This Facilitation Centre will assist in conducting Prior Art Search to assess the patentability of an invention and will assist in conducting Freedom to Operate Search.

  3. Patent Drafting
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    Assistance to MSMEs/Startups in drafting complete/provisional specifications for inventions belonging to any technology domain as per the standards of Indian Patent Office, USPTO, EPO, etc.

  4. Prosecution of Intellectual Property Applications
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    This Facilitation Centre can assist in filing and prosecution of IP applications related to patents and trademarks.

  5. Commercialization and Technology Transfer
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    KL IPFC can assist the applicants in successfully commercializing their inventions.

  6. Reimbursement

    7. KL IPFC supporting MSMES/Startups Entrepreneurs in the process to get reimbursement from DC-MSME,Min. of MSME.The reimbursement for Utility Patent –Rs.1 lakh, Design/Copy righjt – Rs. 15 thousand, Tradeamrk-Rs. 10 thousand and Foreign patent – Rs.5 lakh Rs. ,Geographical Indication-Rs.2 lakh

  7. List of specific IPR Services and support to Startups:
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      • Utility Patents
      • Trademarks
      • Design registration
      • Copyrights
      • Trade secret
      • Technology support
      • Incubation space
      • StartUp Registration
      • Mentoring
      • Funding support
      • Geographical Indication[GI]
      • Semi-conductor designs Filing
      • Plant varities & other IPRs
      • Startup Marketing support
      • Innovations event support
      • Entrepreneurship Development
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Progress of IPR filings of KL IPFC for Academic institutions and MSMEs/Startups


INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS PORTFOLIO - KLEF
YEAR/IPR TYPE 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
UTILITY PATENT FILED 125 157 358 415 430
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN FILED 61 139 74 85 95
UTILITY PATENT PUBLISHED 123 154 350 395 380
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER & IP COMMERCIALISATION 01 24 24 12 03
UTILITY PATENTS GRANTED 02 03 08 12 17

KL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY FACILITATION CENTER (KL IPFC) PROJECT STATUS
(Funded by Min. of MSME, Govt. of India)

YEAR/IPR TYPE 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025
UTILITY PATENT FILED/PUBLISHED 05 12 18 36 45
TRADEMARKS FILED 24 05 10 16 65
DESIGNS/COPYRIGHTS APPLICATION NAME CHANGE (ANC) FILED 03(DESIGN)
05(ANC)		 30/18/19(ANC) 1CP/21ANC 04 ANC 03DESIGN
01(COPYRIGHT)
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION (GI) - - - 01 01
GRANTED / REGISTERED 02 PATENT GRANTED 02 TM REGISTERED 04 TM REGISTERED 02 PATENT GRANTED 02 PATENT,1 GI GRANTED

KLEF Overall Progress of IPR Portfolio in Graphical Form


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ABOUT MSME-Business Incubation Center
(MSME-BI , Funded by Min. of MSME, Govt. of India)

This center was approved in the year 2020. This center has got 8 Ideas sanctioned in various MSME-Hackathons [1.0,2.0,3.0] started from 2020 to 2023 . Total sanctioned 1.06 core for 8 ideas and in which 6 ideas are successfully executed and demonstrated prototypes. There is a fabrication lab for MSME-BI was approved 1 crore to support prototype/product making/Scale up by MSMEs for StartUps, MSMEs and Research Scholors The Sanctioned 6 Ideas sanctioned by Min. of MSME developed prototypes / Demonstatrion Successfully are shown below:

Below 6 ideas sanctioned by Ministry of MSME in Various MSME-Hackathons

IDEA – 1

Title: Agro-industrial residues utilization for economical production of Levan biopolymer

Problem : Low-cost Agro-industrial residues utilization for economical Levan production In this current idea, levan production using sucrose and jaggery (Agro-industrial Residue) as carbon substrates by Halomonas variabilis MTCC 3712, in batch shake-flask fermentations, was attempted. Further, the medium components and environmental factors were optimized using Plackett-Burman design and Central composite design. A comparison of structural characterization, using FTIR, for synthesized levan with standard levan was also done.

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IDEA – 2

Title: Design and Development of HH (Healthy Healers (TM)) Footwear

In this current idea, levan production using sucrose and jaggery (Agro-industrial Residue) as carbon substrates by Halomonas variabilis MTCC 3712, in batch shake-flask fermentations, was attempted. Further, the medium components and environmental factors were optimized using Plackett-Burman design and Central composite design. A comparison of structural characterization, using FTIR, for synthesized levan with standard levan was also done.

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IDEA – 3

Title: Immunization Free Antibody Discovery- An economic and efficient way to address novel diagnostic and therapeutic needs

To establish a platform technology that would allow for rapid and cost-effective identification of Single Domain Antibodies against difficult antigens. Synthesize a DNA library of sdAbs that represent virtually all the potential combinations of antigen-binding regions found in nature. Establish a Yeast surface display system for the sdAb library. Identify lead molecules using the yeast surface display library screens, in a disease area of interest, and demonstrate proof-of-concept.

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IDEA – 4

Title: Smart Electronic Handheld Device for Non-Invasive Drug Delivery

The objective of the proposed system is to create a portable transdermal electrode system that can be used repeatedly and is cost-effective. This system aims to address the limitations and adverse effects associated with traditional drug delivery methods such as oral ingestion or intravenous administration.

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IDEA – 5

Title: Development of Simple and Cost-Effective Waste Food Fertilizer Bin

Composting is a vital method for recycling kitchen waste into nutrient-rich compost, but traditional methods are time-consuming. The proposed developed machine presents a fast-tracked composting process that reduces the composting time to just five days.

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IDEA – 6

Title: Portable Railway Track Geometry System (PTGMS)

Robotic lightweight trolley used to do daily check-up of Railway track and measures track parameters and calculates track condition. It helps in scheduling effective track maintenance, which increases passenger safety and reduces derailments.

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