Dr. Sarasija Padmanabhan

Proficient patent facilitating expert with 20+ years’ experience. Multi-faceted, with broad technology intelligence (including patent and non-patent literature) in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Medical Devices, Physical Chemistry, Bio-Engineering, Polymer and Material Sciences, and also newer domains which interface multiple disciplines like Nanotechnology and Biotechnology. High calibre delivery of excellent client experience via outstanding and precise information retrieval and application. Record of delivering multi-domain technology landscapes within strict time and budget constraints with no compromise on quality. Complete patent competitive landscape support involving business, technology, science and IP law. Received her Ph.D in Molecular Biology from the Russian Academy of Sciences, and post-doctoral training at the Molecular Biophysics Unit of Indian Institute of Science. Passionately involves herself in IP awareness and promotion programs of the government of India. Details in the document. Please click on the content titles to reach the details. Also contributed to the WIPO document, “Identifying inventions in the public domain”

 

EMPLOYMENT / ACTIVITIES

CURRENT

KSCST
ARCTIC INVENT
ARCTIC INVENT 2
WIPO

EXPERIENCE

AVESTHAGEN
INTELLEVATE
CPAGLOBAL

Involvement with Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology

IP CELLS

KGI- KSCST IP Cell

a. Institution: Krupanidhi Group of Institution, Bangalore.
b. Date of Inauguration: 4th May 2019
c. Category: Degree and Pharmacy
d. Affiliated University: Bangalore University
e. Place of Organisation: Krupanidhi Degree College
f. Number of Participants: 350
g. Details of topic covered: IPR, Patent Drafting, Patentability criteria and Prior art search
h. Faculty Details: Mr. Vivek Anand Sagar, Dr. Sarasija Padmanabhan, Mr. Shubham Istrewal, CIPAM, Shri. C.N. Shashidhara, Indian Patent Office Chennai, Sri. M.G. Kodandaram, IRS Assistant Director (Retd.), Dr.Souravi Karpakal
i. Short Summary: The KGI-KSCST IP Cell was inaugurated at KGI campus dated by Chief Guest, Dr. Ramakrishna Thammaiah and in the presence of the Guest of Honor, Mr. H Hemanth Kumar. The various colleges of KGI namely Pharmacy, Degree, Management, Physiotherapy, and Nursing colleges have taken part in the event. About 350 participants were present for the inaugural function.

CMRU- KSCST IP Cell

a. Institution: CMR University, Bangalore
b. Date of Inauguration: 4th May 2019
c. Category: Deemed University
d. Affiliated University: CMR University
e. Place of Organisation: CMR University
f. Number of Participants: 80
g. Details of topic covered: IPR, Patent Drafting, Patentability criteria and Prior art search
h. Faculty Details: Dr. Sarasija Padmanabhan, Patent Agent, Dr. M. N. Bheemesh, Director at NIALS and Senior Advisor at ALMT Legal, Advocates & Solicitors, Bangalore. Mr. ShubhamIstrewal, CIPAM, Dr. SouraviKarpakal, Indian Institute of Science, Mr. M.G. Kodandaram, (Retd)IRS, Mr. B. Vivek Anand Sagar, KSCST, Mr. C.N. Shashidhara, Deputy Controller of Patents and Designs, Chennai
i. Short Summary: The Inauguration of CMRU- KSCST IP Cell and National Workshop on significance of IPR was held on 4th May, 2019 at CMR University, School of Legal Studies. The workshop was organised with the motive of spreading the knowledge on the Intellectual Property Rights, its importance and protection.

AU – KSCST IP Cell

a. Institution: Adichunchanagiri University, BGSIT Nagar, Nagamangala
b. Date of Inauguration: 21st June 2019
c. Category: Deemed University
d. Affiliated University: Adichunchanagiri University, BGSIT Nagar, Nagamangala
e. Place of Organisation: Adichunchanagiri University, BGSIT Nagar, Nagamangala.
f. Number of Participants: 74
g. Details of topic covered: Significance of IPR, Patents, copyrights and trademarks
h. Faculty Details: Dr. Sarasija Padmanabhan, Patent Agent, Mr. B. Vivek Anand Sagar, KSCST
i. Short Summary: The Inauguration of IP Cell and one day Workshop on significance of IPR was held on 21st June, 2018 at Adichunchanagiri University, BGSIT Nagar, Nagamangala. The workshop was organised with the motive of spreading the knowledge on the Intellectual Property Rights, its importance and protection. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Dr. Subbaraya C K , Registrar– Adichunchanagiri University and Mr. H Hemanth Kumar ,Executive Secretary, KSCST. This MoU allows students, faculties and research scholars to carry out research activities and filing patents, Copyrights, Trademark.

SCC- KSCST IP Cell

a. Institution: St Clare Degree College, Bangalore
b. Date of Inauguration: 19th December 2019
c. Category: Degree and MBA
d. Affiliated University: Bangalore University
e. Place of Organisation: St Clare Degree College, Jalahalli, Bangalore
f. Number of Participants: 100
g. Details of topic covered: IPR, Geographical Indication, Traditional Knowledge
h. Faculty Details: Mr. Vivek Anand Sagar, Dr. Sarasija Padmanabhan, Mr. Shubham Istrewal, CIPAM, Shri. C.N. Shashidhara, Indian Patent Office Chennai, Sri. M.G. Kodandaram, IRS Assistant Director (Retd.), Dr.Souravi Karpakal
i. Short Summary: The MoU between St Clare Degree College, Jalahalli, Bangalore and PIC KSCST was held on 19th December 2019. The speakers covered the IPR topics on GI, Traditional Knowledge. About 100 participants including students and faculties was taken part in the programme.

GU – KSCST IP Cell

a. Institution: Garden City University, Bengaluru
b. Date of Inauguration: 22nd January 2020
c. Category: Degree and Management
d. Affiliated University: Bangalore University
e. Place of Organisation: Garden City University, K R Puram, Bengaluru
f. Number of Participants: 300
g. Details of topic covered: “IP and Innovation”
h. Faculty Details: Mr. H Hemanth Kumar Executive Secretary, KSCST, Dr. Sarasija Padmanabhan, Patent Agent, Mr. M. G. Kodandaram IRS. (Retd.) Assistant Director, NACEN, Mr. Vivek Anand Sagar, IPR Consultant and IP Attorney, KSCST Director ( Retd), NACIN
i. Short Summary: The PIC of KSCST, Cell of IPR Promotion and Management (CIPAM), Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Government of India, Department of Science and Technology GoI in association with the Garden City University Bengaluru has established IP cell at Garden City University Bengaluru. Mr. H Hemanth Kumar briefed on the overview patents. He said before filing an individual should analyse the economics of the same. He mentioned the facilities to be provided at the council in the field if IPR. Further the session was continued by the other experts. They enlightened the audience on topics of Patentability criteria, copyrights, trademarks. There were about 300 participants took part in the programme

BIT – KSCST IP Cell

a. Institution: Bangalore Institute of Technology, Bengaluru
b. Date of Inauguration: 27th February 2020
c. Category: Engineering
d. Affiliated University: VTU Belagavi
e. Place of Organisation: Bangalore Institute of Technology, Bengaluru
f. Number of Participants: 80
g. Details of topic covered:
h. Faculty Details: Mr. Vivek Anand Sagar, Dr. Sarasija Padmanabhan, Ms. Ektha Prasad, Mr, Nagarjun M G, Mr. M G. Kodandaram, Mr. Veeresh Murthy, Mr. Sangeeth Hegde, Banana IP Cousel, Bengaluru, Mr. Divyaesh Pratap, Advocate , Bengaluru
i. Short Summary: The PIC of KSCST, Cell of IPR Promotion and Management (CIPAM), Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Government of India, Department of Science and Technology GoI in association with the BIT Bengaluru made MoU for establishment of IP cell on 27th February 2020. The speakers on these occasions enlightened the audience on topics of Patentability criteria, copyrights, and trademarks, prior art searches. There were about 80 faculties participated in the programme.

Awareness, Workshops and Training Programmes

Gogte Institute of Technology (GIT), Belgaum

Name of the Event: ‘ IP Course’
a. Theme/title of the event: Presentation by the Engineering students on prior art
b. Date: 12/04/2019
c. Place of Organisation: Gogte Institute of Technology (GIT), Belgaum
d. Support: DST
e. Number of Participants: 800
f. Details of topic covered: IPR, Patent Drafting, Patentability criteria and Prior art search
g. Faculty Details: Dr. Sarasija Padmanabhan, Patent Agent, Dr. Sathya Dev, Mr. Vijay Kumar
h. Short Summary: The Patent Information Centre of KSCST and GIT had organised IPR certificate course exclusively for the Students of GIT and Presentation by the Engineering students on prior art search was done.

Navodhaya School, Chikkaballapura, Bangalore.

Name of the Event: ‘IP Awareness /CIPAM program’
a. Theme/title of the event: Understanding Intellectual Property for School students.
b. Date: 22/04/2019
c. Place of Organisation: Navodhaya School, Chikkaballapura, Bangalore.
d. Support: DST
e. Number of Participants: 80 students
f. Details of topic covered: IPR
g. Faculty Details: Dr. Sarasija Padmanabhan, Patent Agent, Ms Simran, CIPAM, and Mr. Vivek Anad Sagar, KSCST.
h. Short Summary: The Patent Information Centre of KSCST and Navodhaya school, chikkaballapura had organised IPR awareness program exclusively for the school Students of Navodhaya school, Chikkaballapura.

Krupanidhi Degree College, Bengaluru

Name of the Event:‘ IP awareness program’
a. Theme/title of the event: Two Days Workshop on Understanding Intellectual Property Rights and Innovations.
b. Date: 27th and 28th April 2019
c. Place of Organisation: Krupanidhi Degree College, Bengaluru
d. Support: DST
e. Number of Participants: 74
f. Details of topic covered: Intellectual Property Rights, Patentability Subject Matter – Trade Mark- Distinctiveness – Registration Process, Rights and Infringement – Case Study, Copyrights, Prior Art/Patent Search (Hands on live Computer lab session) and Success Stories on Innovations
g. Faculty Details: Dr. Sarasija Padmanabhan, Patent Agent, Bengaluru, Mr. Sushen Srivathsan, Advocate, High Court of Karnataka, Mr. Vivek Anad Sagar, KSCST and Mr. Mohan S.G, Consultant KSCST
h. Short Summary: The workshop organized would help in any future up gradation of the academic and research standards of the institution and help bridging the gap between industry and academia. The feedbacks from the attendees were collected and the workshop 7-8seemed to have an overall positive impact on the audience.

Ramaiah Institute of Management, Bangalore

Name of the Event: Intellectual Property Week 2019
a. Theme/title of the event: One day state level workshop on Intellectual Property and sports
b. Date: 27/04/2019
c. Place of Organisation: Ramaiah Institute of Management, Bangalore.
d. Support: DST
e. Number of Participants: 45
f. Details of topic covered: Intellectual property rights and sports industry, Technological Innovations in Sports Arena, Trademark in sports and Copyright in sports
g. Faculty Details: Mr. O. Prasad Rao, Deputy Controller of Patents, Chennai Patent Office, Chennai, Mr. Kodandaram M.G IRS Retd, NACIN, Member PIC, KSCST and Mr. Vivek Anad Sagar, Consultant, PIC, KSCST , Dr Sarasija Padmanabhan
h. Short Summary: As a part of the World Intellectual Property Day 2019. RIPRC in Association with KSCST and CIPAM conducted various competitions and workshops to spread awareness about various dimensions of intellectual property to various stakeholders and the public. The workshop disseminated information about the relevance of Intellectual Property in Sports arena. It focused to sensitize those working and interacting with various sporting events and activities about IP they deal with during the course of activities. The workshop was attended by Physical education Directors / Instructors of various institutions/ universities across Karnataka and other stake holders. IP – Run “Track for IP” was organized on 29th April 2019 from RIPRC to KSCST and back in order to spread awareness about the protection of Intellectual property to the Public.

Adichunchanagiri University, BGSIT Nagar, Nagamangala.

1. Name of the Event:‘ IP awareness program’
a. Theme/title of the event: One day workshop on “Significance of Intellectual Property Rights and Innovations in the spear of Engineering”
b. Date: 21st June 2019
c. Place of Organisation: Adichunchanagiri University, BGSIT Nagar, Nagamangala.
d. Support: DST
e. Number of Participants: 100
f. Details of topic covered: A holistic view of Intellectual Property Rights, Patentability Subject Matter – Procedure of filing of patent and All that one should know about Prior Art/Patent Search (Hands on live Computer lab session)
g. Faculty Details: B Vivek Anand Sagar, Consultant, PIC, KSCST, Representative from Patent Office, Office of Controller of Patent, Trademark and Design, IP Office , Chennai and Dr. Sarasija Padmanabhan, IP Analyst, Bengaluru
h. Short Summary: The Inauguration of IP Cell and one day Workshop on significance of IPR was held on 21st June, 2018 at Adichunchanagiri University, BGSIT Nagar, Nagamangala. The workshop was organised with the motive of spreading the knowledge on the Intellectual Property Rights, its importance and protection. As part of this program ACU-KSCST IP Cell is inaugurated in the BGSIT Campus by Dr. S Chandrashekar Shetty, Vice Chancellor– Adichunchanagiri University, Mr H Hemanth Kumar, Executive Secretary,KSCST, Dr. K Byrappa. Pro-Vice Chancellor, ACU, Dr. B K Narendra Principal, BGSIT, Principles of constituent colleges of ACU.

Training Center, KSCST, IISc Campus, Bangalore.

Name of the Event: Three Day Training Programme on Intellectual Property Rights
a. Theme/title of the event: Training Programme On Intellectual Property Rights With Special Focus On Prior Art Search
b. Date: 13th -15th June 2019
c. Place of Organisation: Training Center, KSCST, IISc Campus, Bangalore
d. Support: DST
e. Number of Participants: 35
f. Details of topic covered: Intellectual Property Rights Regime in India : Government Policies and Practices, Patentability Criteria(with examples), Novelty, Inventive step, Industrial applicability, Inventions not patentable in India and Indian Patent application filing Procedure, Prior art/ novelty Search with hands on Patent search (General Simple Case Study on Computer), IP Management and Commercialization strategy in Academic Institution- Importance of Design Registration, Procedure of Registration of Industrial Design, Importance of Registration of Trademarks, and Importance of Registration of Copyrights, Importance/Advantage of Geographical Indications (GI) registration and Criteria for registration procedure.
g. Faculty Details: B Vivek Anand Sagar, Consultant, PIC, KSCST, Dr. Sarasija Padmanabhan, IP Analyst, Bengaluru, Ms. Bettina Cherian, Assistant Manager, CIPAM, Mr .A. Raja, Assistant Controller, Electrical Office of Patent, Trademark and Designs, Chennai, Ms Brinda Verma, Patent Agent, IP Attorney, IP TELL Office, IISc, Bangalore, Mr. Gaurav Gogia, United IP law firm, New Delhi and Mr. Chinnaraja G Naidu, Deputy Registrar of Geographical Indications, Intellectual Property office, Chennai.
h. Short Summary: A Three-day training programme was on Intellectual Property Rights with Special focus on Prior Art Search organized by Karnataka State Council for Science & Technology (KSCST) and Cell for IPR Promotion and Management (CIPAM) from 13th June to 15th June 2019 at Indian Institute of Science Campus, Bangalore

P.G. Department Of Microbiology, Krupanidhi Degree College

Name of the Event:‘ IP awareness program’
a. Theme/title of the event: Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights
b. Date: 22/08/2019 to 24/08/2019
c. Place of Organisation: Auditorium, P.G. Department Of Microbiology, Krupanidhi Degree College
d. Support: DST
e. Number of Participants: 80
f. Details of topic covered: An holistic view of Intellectual Property Rights, Patentability Subject Matter, Patent filing mechanisms and procedures, Trade Mark- Distinctiveness –Registration Process, Rights and Infringement – Case Study, Copyrights : A powerful IP tool, All that one should know about Prior Art/Patent Search (Hands on live Computer lab session), Importance of IP Management and IP Valuation, Introduction to copy rights; Issue of Ownership, Authorship rights, Infringement and Exceptions, Trademarks; Importance of Trademark Registration, types of trademark, grounds for refusal of Trademark Geographical Indication and Traditional Knowledge- Importance/Advantages of GI Registration; Criteria for registration & Procedures.
g. Faculty Details: B Vivek Anand Sagar, PIC, KSCST, Ms. Apoorva B. N, Mr. Naveen Andrew, Dr. Sarasija Padmanabhan, Patent Agent, Ms. Brinda Verma, Patent Agent, Mr. Divyesh Pratap, Mr. Satyadeep Kumar Singh and Mr. Kodandaram M. G
h. Short Summary: A three-day workshop on IPR was schedule dated 22-08-2019 to 24-08-2019. The objective of this workshop was to bring about awareness among the students and faculty members of Krupanidhi Degree College regarding Intellectual Property Rights.

Alvas College of Engineering

Name of the Event:‘ IP awareness program’
a. Theme/title of the event: Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights
b. Date: 7th September 2019
c. Place of Organisation: Auditorium, Alvas College of Engineering
d. Support: DST
e. Number of Participants: 150
f. Details of topic covered: Demystifying the Spectrum of Intellectual Property Rights, with focus on Patentability subject matter Spotlight on Patents: Patentability procedures and All that one should know about Prior Art/Patent Search and Research Ethics: Introduction to Copyrights and its relevance to academia, issues of Plagiarism, Citations, ethical exceptions to Research
g. Faculty Details: Dr. S Rama Murthy, Senior Advisor, Origin IP Solutions, Bengaluru, Dr. Sarasija Padmanabhan, Senior Patent Search Specialist, Bengaluru and Shri B Vivek Anand Sagar, Consultant
h. Short Summary: Alvas College of Engineering and Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology, Patent Information Center has organised a meeting with the Faculty on Establishment of IP Cell and Conducting IP Awareness programme at the institution on 7th September 2019.

Department of Biotechnology, RVCE

Name of the Event: ‘2 days IP awareness workshop’
a. Theme/title of the event: Intellectual Property Rights & Innovations With Special Focus on Prior Art Search
b. Date: 13th and 14th September 2019
c. Place of Organisation: Auditorium, Department of Biotechnology, RVCE
d. Support: DST
e. Number of Participants: 60
f. Details of topic covered: Intellectual property rights and sports industry: An Overview, Patentability Subject Matter- What is patentable? What is not patentable? Patent Application filing procedure with case studies, Significance and Understanding on Geographical Indications and Traditional Knowledge- Learning the Importance and Role. Significance and Understanding on Trade Secrets – Do and Don’ts – Industrial Design and Geographical Indications, Patent Success Stories and Commercialization of his personal experiences and Understanding the Trade Mark – Types, Function, Role and Importance
g. Faculty Details: Mr. B VivekAnandSagar, PIC, KSCST, Mr. veeresh murthy, PIC, KSCST, Mr. O. Prasad Rao, Deputy Controller of Patents, Chennai, Mr. Kodandaram M.G IRS Retd, NACIN, Bangalore, Mr. Sushen Srevatsav, Advocate, Bangalore and Mr. Amshuman- Advocate,Hight Court of Karnataka, Bangalore
h. Short Summary: The Biotechnology Department of RV College of Engineering, in association with the KSCST conducted this workshop. The Inauguration of the training session included esteemed dignitaries in the field of Intellectual Property. The retired Honorable Justice Sri AV Chandrashekhar was the Chief Guest for the ceremony and current advocate in the field of IP, Mr. B Vivek Anand Sagar, was the Guest of Honor. The inaugural function was attended by different colleges and their students as well as the teachers and HODs of different departments.

the Indian Academy Degree College.

Name of the Event: One day workshop on IPR
a. Theme/title of the event: “Significance of Intellectual Property Rights and Innovations in the Sphere of Sciences”
b. Date: 18th September 2019
c. Place of Organisation: Auditorium, the Indian Academy Degree College.
d. Support: DST
e. Number of Participants: 110
f. Details of topic covered: A holistic view of Intellectual Property Rights, Patentability Subject Matter and patent procedures, Copyrights and Significance and Understanding on Trademarks, Geographical Indications, All that one should know about Prior Art/Patent Search (Hands on live Computer lab session) and Written Test
g. Faculty Details: B Vivek Anand Sagar, PIC, KSCST, Mr. Saranagowda patil, Patent Office,Chennai, Mr. Kodandaram, IPR (Retd), NACEN, Bangalore, Dr. Sarasija Padmanabhan, Patent Agent, Mr. Veeresh Murthy, PIC, KSCST.
h. Short Summary: One day workshop on Significance of Intellectual Property Rights and Innovations in the Sphere of Sciences was organized 18th September 2019 by the Indian Academy Degree College- Autonomous, Bangalore in association with Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology and CIPAM. The workshop entailed of expert lectures, hands on lab sessions, online test on different topics under Intellectual Property Rights. The whole event was guided by the Mr. Vivek Anand Sagar, Consultant and IP Attorney, Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology and executed by Dr. Sibi G, Head, Department of Biotechnology, Indian Academy Degree College-Autonomous.

Shimoga /DST (1)

Name of the Event: Workshop
a. Theme/title of the event: One Day Workshop on “Intellectual Property Rights: Opportunities and Prospectus for Budding Lawyers”
b. Date: 25.10.2019
c. Place of Organisation: Shimoga
d. Support: DST
e. Number of Participants: 150
f. Details of topic covered: IPR – A Wholistic view of Intellectual Property Rights- Understanding Patentability criteria in India- IPR – New Trends and Challenges
g. Faculty Details: Dr Sarasija and Mr Gaurav
h. Short Summary: Inauguration was done by Dr H.R. Mahadev Swamy, Principal, JNN College of Engineering, Shivamogga and the Chief Guest, S.N. Nagaraj, Secretary, National Education Society R, Shivamogga.Key Note Address was delivered by Vivek Anand Sagar,IP Attorney & Consultant, Patent Information Centre, KSCST, Bangalore presided by Prof (Dr) G.R. Jagadeesh, Principal, CBR National College of Law, Shivamogga.

Shimoga /DST (2)

Name of the Event:‘ IP awareness Camp’
a. Theme/title of the event: One Day Workshop on “Intellectual Property Rights
b. Date: 25.10.2019
c. Place of Organisation: Shimoga
d. Support: DST
e. Number of Participants: 40
f. Details of topic covered: IPR – A Wholistic view of Intellectual Property Rights- Understanding Patentability criteria in India.
g. Faculty Details: Dr Sarasija and Mr Vivek
h. Short Summary: This programme briefed about the overview and importance of IP to the school students. Particularly the speakers enhanced the knowledge of students on innovation and creative thinking.

WIPO

AVESTHAGEN

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/drought-resistant-rice-can-cut-water-usage-by-50/articleshow/21703094.cms?from=mdr

https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/abs/10.1142/S0219030303001071?journalCode=apbn

INTELLEVATE

CPAGLOBAL

ARCTIC INVENT2