MUMBAI, India, May 29 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611049945 A) filed by Manipal University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, on April 20, for 'sharekart - a college-only marketplace app for buying, selling and sharing/exchanging student products.'
Inventor(s) include Mr. Shourya Kumar Yadav; and Dr. Anurag Bhatnagar.
The application for the patent was published on May 29, under issue no. 22/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to a computer-implemented platform for a college-only marketplace application (ShareKart) that enables a secure, student-exclusive ecosystem. The platform comprises an authentication module, a user dashboard module, an item listing module, a browsing and search module, a communication module, an administration module, and a transaction module. The user dashboard supports buyers, sellers, and barter participants. The item listing module enables posting with images, descriptions, categories, and pricing. Categories include books and stationery, electronics, clothing, hostel essentials, and miscellaneous items. The browsing module supports real-time search and filtering. The communication module provides privacy-controlled messaging and optional location sharing. The administration module moderates listings and blocks fraudulent users. The transaction module enables peer-to-peer exchange within the campus. The platform is scalable and supports extensions such as lending, rentals, and bidding."
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