TISC-ORIC Sukkur IBA University

TISC – ORIC

In collaboration with Intellectual Property Organization (IPO) Pakistan and Ministry of Science & Technology (MoST), the HEC of Pakistan supports the establishment of Technology and Innovation Support Centers under the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) TISC program and ORIC, Sukkur IBA University is one of the initial Universities with approved TISC notified by HEC

TISC provides the following services:

Assistance in searching and retrieving technology information
Access to intellectual property related publications.
Assistance in searching and retrieving technology information
Training on searching databases
On-demand searching (novelty, state-of-the-art and infringement)
Technology and competitor monitoring
Basic Information on intellectual property laws
Basic information on intellectual property management and strategy
Basic information on technology commercialization and marketing

Whereas, the contributions of HEC, IPO Pakistan and WIPO include:

To support access to patent database systems and science and technology
Build technical skills for future TISC staff via training and distance learning courses.
Information and training materials.
Provide platforms and activities to facilitate an exchange of experiences within national networks of TISCs or between different networks