ENA Sectors 2018-10-16 07:13:27 <p><strong>New Delhi, Oct 16 (KNN)</strong> The state innovation council of Goa has adopted Virtual Innovation Register (VIR) which helps shield innovative ideas of youngsters from being stolen.</p> <p>Created by Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management-Kerala (IIITM-K), VIR encourages the youngsters to file at least a provisional patent application before revealing their innovative ideas to anyone.</p> <p>The idea is to instill a patent culture among the younger generation.</p> <p>Commenting on this innovation, Saji Gopinath, Director, IIITM-K, said this initiative by the IIITM-K is highly encouraging for entrepreneurs.</p> <p>He said This will make imperative for all state governments and the Centre to form such registers in order to encourage innovation. </p> <p>The VIR can be maintained either in all states that encourage innovation or at the national level, he added</p> 21078 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/state-innovation-council-of-goa-adopts-vir-to-shield-innovative-ideas-of-youngsters 2018-10-16 07:13:27 knnindia.co.in