“From Idea to Patent”: Innovative women duo of Chandigarh College make history
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, January 27, 2025: Motivated by the Prime Minister's initiatives on the Indian Knowledge System, Dr Sapna Nanda of Govt College of Education, Chandigarh and Dr Bharti Goel, Research Scholar in Home Science (Foods & Nutrition) worked on Diabetic Management using a new oral synergistic formulation of natural traditional herbs with Fewer side effects as compared to synthetic medicines.
The patent has been awarded in a record time of two years. This is one of the rare innovations achieved by the faculty of the Department of Higher Education, Chandigarh.
This innovative patent (Patent No. 558840) with recognition from the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) is cataloged under N8A3202406658 for 20 years from 30 th December, 2022 in accordance with the provisions of the Patents Act, 1970.
The successful patent grant reflects the originality and potential of this formulation, which not only contributes to the global fight against diabetes but also celebrates the power of traditional herbal medicine in modern scientific research.
The formulation is also seen as a promising alternative to synthetic diabetic medications, which can have side effects over time.By harnessing the power of these naturally occurring plants, the new formulation presents a safe, effective, and sustainable option for managing diabetes.
This women duo teamed with Prof. Anil Kumar, Inventor, a distinguished professor cum Chairperson, at the University of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University with extensive experience in biomedical research.
Kompal Bansal and Parikshit Bansal of Bansal IP Associates provided technical assistance in required documentation for grant of Patent.