Published in The Indian Express on 24 April 2026, this article by Dipanita Nath explores how intellectual property (IP) protection can shape the future of sports innovation. It reports on a panel discussion organised by Venture Center and TechEx.in ahead of World Intellectual Property Day, moderated by Dr. V. Premnath, Founding Director of Venture Center.
The discussion brought together entrepreneurs including Divyakshi Kaushik of Anatomech, which is developing smart wearables; Hardik Agarwal of Blok n Roll, known for strategy and cognitive-development board games; and Piyush Joshi of Orthocrafts Innovations, which works on spinal implants. The article also features Yash Goliya, who works with wearable technology and printed electronics. Their experiences highlight why protecting intellectual property, building a distinctive identity and taking innovations to market are important considerations for startups navigating growth and competition.