134 patents filed across 12 technology domains including computer science, chemical engineering, bio-medical devices, and AI-driven solutions — ACU's growing IP portfolio bridges academic research with real-world commercial impact, with 15 patents already granted.
ACU's patent portfolio spans 12 technology domains, reflecting the university's multi-disciplinary research strengths across faculties.
Browse ACU's complete patent portfolio organized by filing year. 134 patents filed across a 15-year span. Click a year tab to view patents from that period.
Showing 15 of 29 patents filed in 2025. Additional patents include smart agriculture, nanocomposite materials, and renewable energy systems. Full list available from the IPR Cell.
Showing 12 of 17 patents filed in 2024. Full portfolio available from the IPR Cell.
18 patents filed in 2022. Full list available from the IPR Cell.
25 patents filed in 2021. Full list available from the IPR Cell.
15 patents filed in 2020. Full list available from the IPR Cell.
6 patents filed in 2019. Full list available from the IPR Cell.
2 patents filed in 2012. Full list available from the IPR Cell.
ACU's patent output peaked in 2025 with 29 filings, reflecting increased research investment and a maturing innovation culture across all faculties. 134 total patents filed across a 15-year span.
ACU's Intellectual Property Rights Policy governs the identification, protection, prosecution, utilization, transfer, licensing, and commercialization of all patents arising from research conducted using university resources.
Patent Screening Committee (PSC) — A dedicated committee reviews all new inventions for patent filing eligibility based on Indian and International patent law. The PSC examines authenticity, quality, and plagiarism.
Verification Process — PSC verifies log books, lab records, computer files, and data sets. Inventors present for 15–20 minutes about commercial value and potential industries.
Fast Track Filing — Inventors can proceed with provisional/non-provisional filing through ACU's empanelled Patent Attorneys for expedited processing.
Ownership — All patents from ACU personnel vest with ACU. Joint ownership with Sponsor/Funding Agency is possible for substantially funded collaborative projects.
Applicability — The policy applies to all discoveries, inventions, or patents resulting from research using university resources by faculty, students, researchers, and staff.
A streamlined four-step process from invention disclosure through to grant and commercialization.
Submit invention to IPR Cell with full SOP documentation and supporting data
15–20 min presentation on commercial value, novelty, and market potential
ACU-empanelled attorneys file provisional or non-provisional application
Patent grant, licensing, and technology transfer through ACU-ICE
The PSC ensures every patent application meets rigorous standards of novelty, authenticity, and commercial viability before filing.
Legal Compliance — Reviews new inventions for patent filing based on Indian Patent Act and international patent law standards.
SOP Verification — Examines authenticity of patent applications and verifies that inventors have established Standard Operating Procedures.
Data Integrity — Assesses quality, authenticity, and originality. Verifies log books, lab records, computer files, and datasets.
Commercial Viability — Evaluates commercial value, potential industry applications, and market viability through inventor presentations.
ACU's IP policy defines clear ownership frameworks and facilitates technology transfer from lab to market.
A groundbreaking discovery of a potent antioxidant with a molecular weight of 8 kDa, developed through the AIMM research program funded by the National Cancer Institute of NIH under the RAPID program.
US Patent US 8,389,677B2All patents arising from ACU personnel using university resources vest with ACU. This ensures institutional continuity and maximizes the collective benefit of research outcomes for the university community.
When a Sponsor or Funding Agency sets out a specific research agenda and scope of work, ACU personnel work in a "work for hire" mode. Joint ownership with the sponsor is considered for substantially funded collaborative projects.
ACU facilitates technology transfer and startup formation through ACU-ICE (Incubation Centre for Entrepreneurship). Expected outcomes from seed grants include at least one IPR filing with ACU as applicant.
Contact the IPR Cell or submit your invention disclosure to the Patent Screening Committee.
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