NABARD MABIF – Madurai Agribusiness Incubation Forum and Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India jointly organized a two-day event, “IP-Yatra 3.0” on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), held at the Convocation Hall, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, from 31st October to 01st November 2025.
The event featured distinguished guests including Dr. R. Thamizh Vendan, Acting Vice Chancellor, TNAU, Dr. E. Somasundaram, Director (DABD), TNAU-Coimbatore, Dr. P. P. Mahendran, Dean, AC&RI-Madurai, Smt. B. Kayalvizhi, Assistant Director, MSME-DFO, Coimbatore, Er. Ganesh Moorthy K, ED & CEO, NABARD MABIF, Dr. D. Murugananthi, AP (ARM), DABD, TNAU, Coimbatore and other eminent TNAU dignitaries including Dr. A. Raviraj, Dean, AEC&RI, TNAU, Dr. P. P. Murugan, Director of Extension Education, TNAU, Dr. C. Muralidharan, Professor (HRM), TNAU and Dr. M. Shanthasheela, Professor (AEX), TNAU, also graced the event.
Expert-Led Knowledge Sessions:
🔹 Technology Commercialization and Product Licensing by Dr. E. Somasundaram, Director (DABD), TNAU, Coimbatore.
🔹 MSME Support for Commercialization of IP (MSME-SCIP) Programme by Smt. B. Kayalvizhi, Asst. Director, MSME, Coimbatore
🔹 Incubating Innovation: Guiding Idea towards Entrepreneurial Success by Mr. A. V. Gnanasambandam, MD & CEO, ABIS-TBI, TNAU, Coimbatore.
🔹 Geographical Indications – Preservation of India’s Traditional Wisdom and Cultural Assets by Shri. P. Sanjai Gandhi, Nodal Officer, Registered GI Attorney, GoTN.
🔹 From Patent to Profit – Understanding the Global IP Protection and Registration Process by Smt. B. Meena, Patent Attorney, Vee Bee Brands and Patents LLP.
🔹 Trademark Strategy for MSMEs – Building Local Brands with Global Potential by Mr. Jalvath Alavudin, Indian Patent agent and Trademark Attorney, Intellectual property consultant.
🔹Demonstration of commercially ready CSIR technologies for MSMEs, insights shared by Dr. A Palaniappan, Senior Principal Scientist, CSIR.
🔹 Student Innovation Showcase – Ideas that Can Shape the Future & Startup Success Stories.
The valedictory ceremony was graced by Dr. E. Somasundaram, Director (DABD), TNAU-Coimbatore, who also presented certificates to all participants. Intellectual Property is the foundation of innovation! Let’s continue empowering startups, artisans and researchers in their journey towards IP commercialization and business growth.
