September 15, 2026
Expert Session on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Organized at GTBIT
The Department of Information Technology (IT) and the Department of Computer Science & Engineering (Data Science), in collaboration with the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), Guru Tegh Bahadur Institute of Technology (GTBIT), successfully organized an Expert Session on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) on 15th September 2026.
The session was conducted by Mr. Saurabh Thukral, Advocate & Registered Patent Agent, who provided valuable insights into the various dimensions of Intellectual Property Rights and their significance in academic innovation and technological development.
The expert session covered key areas including Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks, Patentability, Prior-Art Search, Trade Secrets, Software IPR, and Commercialization of Innovations. Particular emphasis was placed on transforming B.Tech projects and innovative ideas into intellectual property, enabling students to understand how their technical innovations can be protected, developed, and potentially commercialized.
The interactive session provided students and faculty members with practical knowledge about the importance of identifying intellectual property at an early stage, understanding patentability requirements, conducting prior-art searches, and exploring appropriate mechanisms for protecting and commercializing innovations.
The institution extends its sincere gratitude to Dr. Rominder Randhawa, Director and IIC President, Dr. Amandeep Kaur, IIC Vice President, and Dr. Manjeet Kaur, IIC Convenor, for their guidance, encouragement, and continued support in fostering innovation and intellectual property awareness among students.
The event was further enriched by the valuable presence and encouragement of Prof. Simmi Singh, Dr. Parsan Kaur, Dr. Seema Singh, Dr. Jasleen Kaur, Dr. Gurmeet Singh, Dr. Mukesh Sahu, Dr. Deepali Sharma, Dr. Daljeet Kaur, Dr. Himani, Ms. Upasna Singh, and Ms. Basanti.
The session concluded with an enhanced understanding among the participants of the role of IPR in protecting innovations, encouraging creativity, and creating pathways for the commercialization of technological ideas.
GTBIT congratulates the organizing team and all the participants for their enthusiastic participation and contribution towards making the session meaningful and successful.
