Workshop “Patent Drafting Insights for Computer-Related Inventions”

The Department of Intelligent Computing and Business Systems (ICBS), in association with the Research and Facilities Group, organized a workshop on “Patent Drafting Insights for Computer-Related Inventions” on 25th October 2025, St Joseph Engineering College, Mangaluru. The session aimed to provide faculty members with an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals and practical aspects of drafting patents, particularly for computer-based innovations.

The workshop commenced with a warm welcome address, followed by the introduction of the resource person. The session was conducted by Adv. Pranav Bhat, a distinguished patent attorney and intellectual property expert, who shared valuable insights into the nuances of patent laws, drafting techniques, and best practices for protecting software and computer-related inventions.

During the interactive session, Adv. Pranav Bhat revisited the fundamentals of Intellectual Property (IP) through insightful case studies that helped confirm our understanding of IP and clarified common misunderstandings and misconceptions. He discussed the different categories of IP, highlighting their defining characteristics in detail, and also created awareness about IP infringement and its potential consequences. In the second half of the session, he focused on IP in computer-related fields, explaining what types of innovations are eligible for patents and what are not. He then walked participants through a patent filing form, providing clear guidance on how each section should be completed.

The workshop provided an excellent platform for faculty members to gain practical knowledge on transforming research outputs into patentable innovations. Participants actively engaged in the discussion and Q&A session, seeking clarifications on various aspects of patent filing and protection processes.

The Workshop concluded at 4.50 pm with a vote of thanks delivered by the Head of the Department. The workshop was coordinated by Dr.Shabina Bhaskar, Associate Professor and Dr. Vijetha U, Assistant Professor, ICBS. A total of 34 participants participated in the workshop.