About Us

Ramaiah Centre for Intellectual Property Rights (RCIPR) was established in collaboration with the Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology(KSCST) to create awareness and management of intellectual property (IP) among the Institution under the Gokula Education Foundation (Medical), Gokula Education Foundation (Eng. & G.Sc.) and Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences. It shall be the premier facilitator in research and dissemination of knowledge in the area of Intellectual Property Rights for the Ramaiah Group of Institutions. Ramaiah College of Law has been designated as the nodal agency for RCIPR.

Since 2019, the Ramaiah Centre for Intellectual Property Rights has upheld an exclusive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Visvesvaraya Trade Promotion Centre, Department of Industries, Government of Karnataka. This strategic partnership is dedicated to facilitating and offering expert consultations on Geographical Indications (GI) specific to the state of Karnataka.

Apart from the in-situ management of intellectual property, RCIPR has the responsibility to provide legal awareness and assistance to the public concerning various aspects of intellectual property. The centre also conducts research and extension activities concerning multiple dimensions of intellectual property, individually and in association with various governmental and non-governmental agencies. It also provides legal aid regarding intellectual property to government organisations/ marginalised communities/ women/ start-up ventures/ micro small and medium enterprises etc.

Under this MoU, the Ramaiah Centre for Intellectual Property Rights has undertaken several key activities related to Geographical Indications, including:

1. Feasibility and Diagnostic Studies: Identifying potential and existing GI products from Karnataka and conducting comprehensive feasibility and diagnostic studies to assess their viability and scope.
2. GI Application Formalities: Assisting in the completion of formalities associated with the filing of GI applications to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and successful registration.
3. Authorised User Registration Drives: Organizing and conducting registration drives to facilitate the registration of authorised users of GI products, ensuring that stakeholders are formally recognized and can benefit from the GI status.
4. Legal Aid and Awareness Programs: Conducting legal aid sessions and awareness programs to educate stakeholders about the procedures and benefits associated with various GI products, enhancing their understanding and promoting the use of GIs for economic and cultural development.