1. AN EXPLORATORY STUDY INTO PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION OF KARNATAKA-MYSORE ROSEWOOD INLAY
The Centre conducted field visits and completed an exploratory study and data collection of a collaborative research project on the Geographical Indication of ‘Mysore Rosewood Inlay’ in association with Ramaiah College of Law and Ramaiah Institute of Management as a part of the study commissioned by Visvesvaraya Trade Promotion Centre, Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Karnataka.
2. WORKSHOPS ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
One day workshops on “Intellectual Property Rights” were held on 24 January 2020 and 11 February 2020 jointly organised by RIT, Ramaiah IPR Cell, KSCST and Cell for IPR promotion and Management (CIPAM), Govt. Of India. Sixty participants from Ramaiah Institute of Technology, faculty members and Research staff and PhD Scholars attended the event.
Four Speakers namely:
- Dr. FeeraDeba, IP consultant and Patent Agent, Formerly Scientist, Monsanto.
- Ms.Sangeetha Murali S, Coordinator, RIPRC & Assistant Professor, Ramaiah college of Law.
- Dr.Sarasija Padmanabhan, IP Consultant and Patent Agent & Member Advisory board, KSCST.
- Mr.Nagarjun, Project Associate, KSCST, Bangalore delivered lectures and shared their experience with the participants.
3. CONSULTATION FOR MYSORE PAK
A study into the feasibility of applying for the Geographical Indication tag for Mysore Pak (Commissioned by Visvesvaraya Trade Promotion Centre, Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Karnataka) was conducted by Ramaiah Intellectual Property Rights Cell in March 2021. The study pertained to the trend of food stuffs that got GI including how the officials have accepted or rejected the geographical indication tag for food stuffs. It also analysed the historical origin, uniqueness, special characteristics and geographical area of the authentic Mysore Pak and submitted the report as an expert opinion to the government.
4. CONSULTATION FOR FILING GI TAG FOR PATTEDA ANCHU SAREES
The consultation regarding Patteda Anchu Saree was taken up during the month of September 2020 where the centre identified and explored all the necessary aspects required for filing an application for gaining a GI Tag for Patteda Anchu Saree. A research team was set up to identify all the factors required for a prospective GI Product and several meetings with the core stakeholders were conducted and a GI Application for Patteda Anchu Saree was filed by Ramaiah Intellectual Property Rights Cell on behalf of Visvesvaraya Trade Promotion Center, Department of Industries, Government of Karnataka and Commissioner of handlooms Government of Karnataka.
A legal aid and awareness program were conducted for the manufacturers of Patteda Anchu sarees by the centre. The program was convened by the Commissioner of Handlooms, District Handloom development centre, Government of Karnataka.
5. CONSULTATION FOR REGISTERING MELKOTE PANCHE AS A PROSPECTIVE GI FROM KARNATAKA
A consultation was conducted by the centre on behalf of the Government of Karnataka with regard to the filing of an application for getting Geographical Indication Tag for Melkote Panche. A study was taken up as to whether Melkote Panche needs to be promoted so as to retain the traditional art with the touch of modern technologies in terms of design, intricacy, and quality. The study was concluded as the feasibility of registration was found to be not satisfactory as the weavers and makers of the particular craft were limited in number.