1. Introduction

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 programme at ORIC in higher education institutes and Government Organizations.

2. TISC Services

TISC provides the following services:

• Access to online patent database systems and science and technology resources
• 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

3. IP Policy

Intellectual Property (IP) policy provides guidance for staff (academic and general), students, researchers and other related persons on the practices of the University of Sargodha, Sargodha with respect to Intellectual Property (IP). This document describes basis of generating this policy, objectives, coverage, ownership, disclosure, market evaluation, licensing, commercialization and revenue distribution.