Intellectual property (IP) protection, commercialization of R&D has become a less pursued area under the University work. However, applied research also should be an integral part of academic life and University-Industry interaction is a must to accomplish this aim. Such a link will undoubtedly assist the universities in expanding their research areas as well as enhance the research & development culture in the industry. IP plays a huge role in forming these linkages as it creates a platform for a proper transfer of Technology created within the university system. Proper management of IP can be instrumental for universities to disseminate their knowledge to be used in the economic sector.

This workshop would mainly focus on the important role played by IP, protection of IP, proper management of IP assets, and mechanisms of commercializing innovations produced by university researchers.

Organizer: The Colombo Science and Technology Cell

Day 1 – 22^ndNovember 2021 from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm (IST)

• Pre-knowledge on Intellectual Property
• Discussion on Basic IP related topics
• • Patents and other forms of IP
  • Prior art search
  • Drafting
  • Filing Procedure
  • Commercializing your research and negotiations

Day 2 – 23^rd November 2021 from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm (IST)

• Small group discussion on “Publish, protect or Commercialize”
• One-to-one discussion and Q&A session on selected IP related cases

• Dr. MN Kaumal (Senior Lecturer/Department of Chemistry, CEO/Colombo Science and Technology Cell, Acting Director/UBL Cell-UOC)
• Ms. GS Amath (Manager-Business Center/Colombo Science and Technology Cell)
• Mr. BYC Kumarasiri (Business Development Manager/Colombo Science and Technology Cell)
• Ms. CT Liyanage (Technology Licensing Officer/ UBL Cell-UOC)