Intellectual Property Management Cell · Since 2017
762 ideas. Filed.
241 Granted. Owned.
Established in 2017 by Chairman Dr. K.Ramakrishnan, KRCT's IPM Cell drafts, files and prosecutes patents, copyrights, designs and trademarks for students and faculty — backed by a State-Level IPR Workshop inaugurated under TNSCST & the Govt. of India on 12–13 March 2024.
762
IP Filings · Total
550
Published
241
Granted / Accepted
102
International Filings
IP Type Breakdown · IPM Cell, KRCT
Indian Utility Patent
Patent475
Filed
International Patent
Global102
Filed
Industrial Design
Design120
Filed
Copyright
Works64
Filed
Registered directly — no separate publication stage.
Trademark
Brand1
Filed
All IP · Total Funnel
Bars show each stage as a share of that type's total filings. Source: IPM Cell, KRCT.
About the IPM Cell
One cell. Six commitments.
The Intellectual Property Management Cell was established in 2017 by Chairman Dr. K.Ramakrishnan to promote innovation and entrepreneurial skills among students, and to protect inventions developed by students and faculty members.
- 01
Awareness: workshops, seminars and training programmes on patents, copyrights, trademarks, industrial designs and trade secrets for students, researchers and faculty.
- 02
Identify & file: assist inventors in identifying patentable inventions; guide drafting, filing, prosecution and maintenance of patents and other IP applications.
- 03
Commercialise: convert research outcomes into viable products, startups, licensing opportunities and industry collaborations.
- 04
Maintain a registry: systematic database of inventions, patents, copyrights, publications and technology disclosures within the institution.
- 05
Build partnerships: with industries, research organisations, incubation centres and government agencies for collaborative research and innovation activities.
- 06
Advisory: support on IP laws, prior-art searches, patentability analysis, drafting, office-action responses and infringement matters.
Basics of IPR
Six kinds of creations.
Intellectual property law strikes a balance between innovator interests and the wider public — an environment in which creativity and innovation can flourish.
Intellectual Property
Creations of the mind — inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; symbols, names and images used in commerce. Protected by patent, copyright and trademark law to let creators earn recognition and benefit.
Patent
An exclusive right granted for an invention — a product or process that offers a new way of doing something or a new technical solution. The invention must be disclosed publicly in the patent application.
Copyright
The rights creators have over their literary and artistic works — books, music, painting, sculpture, films, computer programs, databases, advertisements, maps and technical drawings.
Trademark
A sign capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one enterprise from those of others. Trademarks are protected by intellectual property rights.
Industrial Design
The ornamental or aesthetic aspect of an article — three-dimensional features such as shape, or two-dimensional features such as patterns, lines or colour.
Geographical Indication (GI)
A sign used on products with a specific geographical origin whose qualities or reputation are essentially due to that origin — a clear link between product and place of production.
The IPM Cell
Led by a registered patent agent.
Patent Engineer
Mr. A. Albert Francis.
Registered Patent Agent · INPA-4655
Flagship Event · 12–13 March 2024
Inauguration of the Intellectual Property Cell &
State-Level Technical Workshop on IPR.
Organised under the Tamil Nadu State Council for Science & Technology (TNSCST), Govt. of Tamil Nadu, in collaboration with the Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India.
Chief Patron
Dr. K.Ramakrishnan
Chairman, KRGI
Patron
Dr. S. Kuppusamy
Executive Director, KRGI
Co-Patron
Dr. N. Vasudevan
Principal, KRCT
Chief Guest
Dr. R. Srinivasan
Member Secretary, TNSCST
Achievements & Events
Inside the IPM Cell.
Workshops, inaugurations and IP felicitations — documenting the cell's outreach since 2017.
Eligible Inventions · Technology Transfer
Fifteen inventions, ready to license.
Inventions filed and managed by the IPM Cell that are open to industry licensing and technology-transfer enquiries. Applicant for all entries: K.Ramakrishnan College of Technology.
| # | Title of Invention | Dept | Inventors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | An Automated Palmyra Tree Climbing & Harvesting Device | MECH | A. Rahamathulla, Srimuthaiah M, KR. Vijayaraghul, P. Muruganantham, Sasi R, Dr. V. Vijayan |
| 02 | A System for Height-Adjustable Digital Table & a Method Thereof | ECE | Mr. A. Manjunathan, Mr. S. Sriraj, Mr. Y. Seshiyan |
| 03 | A System for Detection of Drug-Consuming Person & a Method Thereof | ECE | Dr. M. Kavitha, Mrs. Anju Anil J, Mrs. B. Devisri |
| 04 | A System for Maximum Brightness & Even Distribution of Light from Light Source | ECE / MECH | Rayan Joseph Brayon, Paul Rozario, Jefry Infant J, Niranjana S R, Arun Kumar G, Shriram K Vasudevan |
| 05 | LURA Brakes | MECH | Mr. S. Arul, S. Mathan Chakkaravarthi, S. Dilliprabhu, D. Arokia Jerome, S. Mano Karan |
| 06 | A Biochemical Sprayer for Preserving Banana Leaves | MECH | Dr. B. Suresh Kumar, E. Arun Babu, S. Aravind, J. Kishore, B. Aadhi |
| 07 | A Multi-Directional Work-Piece Holding Device | MECH | S. Dincsh, S. Dinesh Kumar, Harish Ragavendar S, Guhan M |
| 08 | Machine Tool Bar | MECH | Dr. B. Suresh Kumar, V. Muthuswamy, V. Vijayan, N. Abinaya, S. Afrin Rihana, A. Manohari |
| 09 | System & Method of Vegetable-Oil-Fired Furnace | MECH | Dr. B. Suresh Kumar, M. Guhan, S. Harish Ragavendar, A. Benhar Josva, S. Mukund, R. Muralidharan, J. Sundarraman |
| 10 | Microstrip Antenna Using Metamaterials for Wave Propagation | ECE | S. Prasad Jones Christydass |
| 11 | Vibration-Free Smart Mixie | ECE | Dr. M. Kavitha, Mrs. Anju Anil J, Mrs. B. Devisri |
| 12 | Non-Autoclaved Ferrous-Impregnated Aerated Concrete Blocks & Method of Manufacture | CIVIL | Mr. R. Prathap, R. Jagadheeswari, G. Muthukumaran, V. Naveen Chandar, S. Praveen Kumar, M. A. Pugazheeswaran, M. Rishab, A. V. G. Shandeep, K. Sudharsana, A. Syed Aslam, A. Syed Rizwan, K. Vinoth, P. Vishnu Raaj |
| 13 | Compressed Air Control 3-Speed Level Scrubber | MECH | A. Godwin Antony J., R. Parthiban |
| 14 | PLABOOL — Paver Blocks using Plastic Waste & Babool | CIVIL | Ms. G. Elavarasi, Ms. R. Jagadheeswari, V. Naveen Chandar, M. A. Pugazheeswaran, Vishnu Raj P |
| 15 | Fine Adjustable Boring Bar | MECH | Dr. B. Suresh Kumar, Dr. V. Vijayan, Mr. J. Arunpremkumar, Mr. S. Muthusamy |
For technology-transfer enquiries on any of the inventions above, write to ipmc@krct.ac.in.
IP Search Database
Eight global patent offices — one click away.
Use these official search portals for prior-art and patentability research before filing — the IPM Cell can help interpret results and structure your claims.
Indian Patent Office
ipindia.gov.in
Google Patents Search
patents.google.com
European Patent Office
epo.org
WIPO PATENTSCOPE
patentscope.wipo.int
Australian Patent Office
ipaustralia.gov.au
Canadian IP Office
ic.gc.ca / CIPO
Japan Patent Office
jpo.go.jp
Korean IP Office
kipris.or.kr
Idea Submission Portal
Have an invention? Send it in.
Email the IPM Cell with the following details — the team will reach out within a working week to discuss prior-art search and next steps.
- 01 Name
- 02 Department
- 03 Register Number / Faculty ID
- 04 Title of Invention
- 05 Field of the Invention
- 06 Contact Number
- 07 Email ID
Contact the IPM Cell
Intellectual Property Management Cell, K.Ramakrishnan College of Technology