Behind every patent lies a series of decisions about timing, protection, and cost. This session maps the support available to innovators as they navigate that path.
Innovation moves quickly, but protecting it takes method and timing. As India’s startup and research ecosystem matures, patents are shifting from a “nice-to-have” to a baseline expectation - especially as customers, investors, and competitors start paying attention. For founders and researchers juggling pilots, data, and fundraising, understanding when to file, what to claim, and how the system supports early-stage teams can influence both market opportunity and long-term value.
Date : 19th January, 2026
Time : 4.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Mode : Online via Zoom
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(Registration is Free, but mandatory )
About Our Speaker : Archana Joshi, Associate Manager-IP TechEx.in, Venture Center
Archana has over 12 years of experience in IPR, with expertise across patents, trademarks, and industrial designs—covering filing, prosecution, and prior art searches. Her work spans technology assessments, patent due diligence, and IP commercialization. She has drafted and vetted commercial agreements (NDAs, MTAs, licensing, TT, MoUs) and delivered 45+ IP awareness sessions for startups and institutions.
For Queries Please Reach Out to :
Mugdha Lele | +91-7410045652 | mugdha@venturecenter.co.in
DESCRIPTION:Behind every patent lies a series of decisions about timing, protection, and cost. This session maps the support available to innovators as they navigate that path. Navigating funding opportunities for Patent filing in India Only One Theme Wave 4 Innovation moves quickly, but protecting it takes method and timing. As India’s startup and research ecosystem matures, patents are shifting from a “nice-to-have” to a baseline expectation - especially as customers, investors,... LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T063806Z LOCATION:Online via Zoom ... SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Patents are expensive, paperwork is tedious, and funding rules often read like alphabet soup. Between subsidies, fee reductions, and eligibility criteria, it can be hard to know what actually applies to you. As part of the Only One Theme – Wave 4 series, this session explains who pays, what is subsidised, and how to protect your technology without overspending. TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR