The Sardar Patel Startup and Entrepreneurship Council (SPSEC), functioning under the aegis of the Startup Incubation Center at Sardar Patel University (SPU), has announced the relaunch of its Certificate Course in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). Alongside this initiative, the council is also gearing up to introduce a new certificate program focused on entrepreneurship fundamentals.
The 40-hour IPR course, which was previously offered by SPSEC, received an enthusiastic response from students, innovators, and early-stage startup founders. According to university officials, the course enabled participants to grasp the significance of safeguarding their intellectual creations and led many to successfully register their ideas and explore avenues for commercialization.
“The success of the previous edition demonstrated a clear need for structured IPR education among budding entrepreneurs and academic researchers,” a university spokesperson said. “This course serves as a gateway to understanding how intellectual assets can be protected and leveraged in today’s knowledge-driven economy.”
The renewed edition of the IPR course aims to reach a wider demographic. It is open not only to university students and faculty but also to freelancers, homemakers, researchers, small business owners, and startup founders. The curriculum is designed to offer a practical understanding of both Indian and international intellectual property laws, including areas such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
“The goal is to empower participants with the knowledge required to protect their innovations — an essential component for anyone looking to build a sustainable business or contribute to research and development,” the spokesperson added.
In addition to the IPR course, SPSEC is set to roll out a new program on the fundamentals of entrepreneurship. This initiative aims to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with critical skills such as idea validation, market research, business model development, and fundraising strategies.
Both courses are a part of SPSEC’s broader mission to foster an entrepreneurial culture within the university ecosystem and beyond. With the increasing relevance of intellectual property and startup development in India’s economic growth, SPSEC’s educational offerings are timely and impactful.
Enrollment details and course schedules are expected to be announced shortly on the SPU and SPSEC official websites and social media channels.