1. FEASIBILITY CONSULTATION FOR KAVI KALE
A field survey took place on 02/11/2022 For the Kaavi Kale Consultation. The purpose of the survey was to document the observations and findings along with understanding the scope and significance of the Kaavi Kale to identify the product as a GI. The research team of the centre met the Kaavi artists, where they gave insights about the art form and showed the process of encompassing the Kaavi Kale.A The consultation also helped in gaining an overview on the current status of the production process, its cultural significance, quality of the product, and its market condition.
2. LEGAL AID AND AWARENESS PROGRAM FOR THE PRODUCERS OF JONI BELLA
The research team conducted a survey documenting the process of production of Joni Bella at Ankola, Uttara Kannada. They recorded the raw materials used and the different stages of production involved in the process of making the Joni Bella. A Legal Aid and Consultation program was started for the producers for the revival of cultivation & production at Hillur and Haigunda in Uttara Kannada District. The team discussed the issues they are facing for the revival of the cultivation & production of Joni Bella. The initiative is coordinated by district industry centre Uttara-kannada.
3. LEGAL AID CONSULTATION FOR MAVINKURVE LOCKS
The centre visited Mavinkurve, Uttar Kannada on 17th Feb 2023 conducted a legal consultation to the artisans who are preparing a unique kind of locks, known for their dual mechanism which cannot be opened with a duplicate key. The research team collected the required information for the feasibility of filling the GI Application. The interactions were facilitated by Buda Folklore, a Local NGO based in Uttara Kannada.
4. FEASIBILITY STUDY OF SHEDI ART
The team conducted a survey about the Shedi Art at Ankola to find the feasibility of filling it as GI from Karnataka. The team has interviewed the local Halakki tribe women and tried to find out all the details about this artform. The team is in the process of preparing a report about the feasibility of this artform to be registered as GI of Karnataka.
5. LEGAL AID PROGRAMME & STAKEHOLDERS MEETING FOR HADAGALI MALLIGAE PRODUCERS AT HUVINAHADAGALI, VIJAYANAGARA
As part of the research project funded by Visvesvaraya Trade Promotion Centre, the Department of Industries, Government of Karnataka to study the post-registration impacts of Geographical indication registration on Hadagali Mallige. The research team provided legal awareness to the producers regarding the prospects of the GI tag and Conducted a stakeholders meeting at Devagondanahalli, Huvina Hadagali Taluk of Vijaya Nagara District on 9th and 10th July 2023. The stakeholders meeting was attended by the Producers of Hadagali Mallige, the officials from the District Information Centre at Vijayapura and other stakeholders.
6. DATA COLLECTION FOR FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR- SHARAVATHI RIVER WATER REED MATS.
A research team comprising students & faculty members of Ramaiah College of Law Visited Mavinkurve Island at Honnavar on 17th February 2023. The research team documented the production process and Conducted interviews with stakeholders to study the feasibility of filing a Geographical indication application for the Mavinkurve lock. The interactions were facilitated by Buda Folklore, a Local NGO based in Uttara Kannada. The Research team also interacted with the women Producers of the product from the island and the problems they are facing relating to market access and the prospects for creating a self-help group to promote Women entrepreneurs.
7. LEGAL AID PROGRAMME & STAKEHOLDERS MEETING FOR HADAGALI MALLIGAE PRODUCERS AT HUVINAHADAGALI, VIJAYANAGARA
A research team comprising students & faculty members of Ramaiah College of Law Visited Surupur, Yadgir District of Karnataka on 7th July 2023. The research team documented the production process and interviewed stakeholders to study the feasibility of filing a Geographical indication application for the Product. The research team also conducted interviews with the stakeholders to identify the historical evidence relating to the art and the marketing trends.
8. WORLD IP DAY INITIATIVE 2023: FREE LEGAL AID AND CONSULTATION FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
Ramaiah Intellectual Property Rights Cell In association with Vishveshwaraya Trade Promotion Centre, Department of Industries, Government of Karnataka in tune with the World Intellectual Property Organisation Theme for IP Day 2023 “Women and IP: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity” started an initiative on 26th April 2023 aimed to provide free legal aid and consultation to the rural Women entrepreneurs of Karnataka to create empowerment. The Initiative aims to bring Women Entrepreneurs from Rural Karnataka to the mainstream, who are involved in the Production of prospective and Registered Geographical Indications from the State. in bringing the GI-tagged and prospective products to the mainstream. The venture aims to combine the Legal and technical expertise available amongst the Ramaiah Group of Institutions in enabling support regarding the legal compliances in starting small business ventures, Market-related survey training etc., and other technical assistance like the creation of e-commerce platforms in collaboration with various government departments.
9. NATIONAL WORKSHOP SERIES ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS TRANSACTIONS, PRACTICE & LITIGATION - WORKSHOP SERIES II PATENT TRANSACTIONS, PRACTICE AND LITIGATION
A 5 days extensive workshop series has been conducted on Patent transactions, Practice and Litigation from 8th August to 12th August 2023. This workshop was conducted in collaboration with the Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology (KSCST), Cell for IPR Promotion and Management CIPAM, Government of India and the Indian Patent Office. Different sessions during the workshop were handled by Preemies in the Field of Intellectual Property from the Academia, the Indian Patent Office and the Bar. The workshop was inaugurated by Prof. T. Ramakrishna Chair Professor, IPR &, Ministry of HRD Chair on Intellectual Property, National Law School of India in the presence of Mr B. S. Ramaprasad Chief Executive Gokula Educational Foundation (Eng & G.Sc.) & Chairperson, Ramaiah Intellectual Property Rights Cell and Prof. Umamahesh Sathyanarayan, Principal, Ramaiah College of Law. The Workshop was intended to Bridge the Accademia industry gap in matters concerning patent transactions for Law students.
