Date - 13 JUNE 2026

Venue - Sai Radhe Complex, Sangamvadi, Pune

As part of its commitment to strengthening the innovation ecosystem, AIC-Pinnacle Entrepreneurship Forum successfully organized IP Clinic 2.0 on 13 June 2026 under the MSME Intellectual Property Facilitation Centre (IPFC) Innovative Scheme. The workshop was designed to help startups, innovators, and entrepreneurs understand the importance of intellectual property protection and equip them with the knowledge required to safeguard their innovations.

Intellectual Property (IP) plays a crucial role in transforming innovative ideas into sustainable businesses. Recognizing this, the session focused on creating awareness about various forms of IP protection, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and industrial designs, while also addressing practical challenges faced by startups in securing and managing their intellectual assets.

The workshop featured an interactive session led by Mr. Vedant Pujari, Intellectual Property Expert, who shared valuable insights on the IP lifecycle, filing strategies, protection mechanisms, and commercialization opportunities. Participants gained a deeper understanding of how a strong IP strategy can enhance business value, attract investment, create competitive advantages, and support long-term growth.

A key highlight of the clinic was the opportunity for participating startups to receive personalized guidance through one-on-one consultations. Founders discussed their technologies, products, and business models with the expert to identify potential intellectual property opportunities and receive direction on suitable protection pathways.

The session witnessed active participation from startups across diverse sectors, including:

• Physio Buddy – Represented by Tassaduk Dafedar
• MindEase – Represented by Tejas Mamdyal and Sanket Hanchate
• Inthink Technologies – Represented by Jaydip Shelke
• Navsaptrishi Innovations Private Limited – Represented by Manojkumar Borse