Expert Lecture Session | Importance of IPR in Funding & Business Growth with Karan Sharma

⚖️ Expert Lecture Session | Importance of IPR in Funding & Business Growth with Karan Sharma

AIC–NIFIE, IIM Mumbai Incubator successfully organized an insightful Expert Lecture Session on "Importance of IPR in Funding & Business Growth" on 27th April 2026, bringing together startup founders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and aspiring business leaders to explore the strategic role of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in business growth and fundraising.

Speaker

Karan Sharma

Partner – Boudhik IP

• 9+ years of experience in Intellectual Property strategy and advisory
• Specialist in aligning IP with technology development, investments, and market expansion
• Contributed to the grant of 1000+ patents across India, the US, Europe, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East
• Registered Indian Patent Agent, Engineer, and Lawyer
• Member, Asian Patent Attorney Association (APAA)
• Named inventor on patents granted in multiple countries

About the Session

The session provided valuable insights into the critical role of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in driving business growth, attracting investments, and building sustainable competitive advantages. Participants gained practical knowledge on aligning IP strategy with business objectives and fundraising goals.

Key Takeaways

• Understanding the importance of IPR in fundraising and business scaling
• Building and managing IP portfolios aligned with product and growth roadmaps
• Exploring multi-country IP protection strategies
• Best practices for ensuring commercial relevance and value creation through IP assets

Session Highlights

📅Date: 27th April 2026
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM onwards
💻 Mode: Online Virtual Session

The session witnessed enthusiastic participation from startup founders, entrepreneurs, innovators, researchers, and ecosystem stakeholders. Attendees benefited from practical guidance on leveraging intellectual property as a strategic business asset for fundraising, market expansion, and long-term value creation.

The event concluded with an engaging Q&A session, where participants interacted with the speaker and received expert guidance on patent protection, commercialization strategies, and aligning intellectual property with business and investment goals.