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IIT Kanpur files 152 IPRs in 2024 in medtech, nanotechnology & more

In 2024, the institute also witnessed a significant rise in the number of IPRs granted, with a total of 217 previously filed IPRs being granted this year.

IIT Kanpur: The 152 IPR filings include 124 patents, 10 design registrations, two copyrights, and six trademark applications

The 152 IPR filings by IIT Kanpur include 124 patents, 10 design registrations, two copyrights, and six trademark applications (IIT-K)

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) has filed 152 Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in 2024. This milestone of the highest number of IPRs filed in a single year sees the institute sustain the increasing momentum for the fourth consecutive year, an Institute statement issued in this regard said.

With a total of 1200 IPRs filed to date, IIT Kanpur has also maintained its exceptional licensing rate to industry partners with around 12.91 per cent achieved in 2024, it added.

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The 152 IPR filings include 124 patents, 10 design registrations, two copyrights, and six trademark applications. The institute also expanded its global presence by filing seven US patents, two Chinese patents and one European patent.

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The IPR filings cover a wide range of domains including medtech and nanotechnology. Some notable inventions include a transdermal patch for drug delivery, Kryptoceler for cryptographic acceleration, and a chop saw metal-cutting machine. Other remarkable patents include a hybrid-powered electric tower car and a contactless automated tool for measuring crack growth.

In 2024, the institute also witnessed a significant rise in the number of IPRs granted, with a total of 217 previously filed IPRs being granted this year. Among these, notable patents include a smart electric meter, a portable medical suction device, a quadcopter drone with an out-of-plane folding mechanism, a broadband uniform-efficiency orbital angular momentum detector for quantum technologies, and a process for fabricating an ultra-thin polymer composite electrolyte. Additionally, the institute has licensed 7 technologies and launched two ground-breaking products: the “Air Sampling Device” and the “Metamaterial Cloaking System,” further reinforcing its commitment to translating research into tangible solutions.

IIT Kanpur also received the STEM Impact Awards 2024 for its impactful technology transfer activities. This marks the third time the institute has been recognised for the STEM Impact award, this year the award was given for the technology transfer of ‘Haptic Smart Watch for Blind & Visually Impaired,’ which has led to significant socio-economic impact.

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