Empowering Young Innovators through IPR Knowledge
About the Event
The session on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) was organized to create awareness among students and young researchers about the significance of protecting innovation, research, and creative work.
The program introduced participants to the fundamentals of patents, copyrights, trademarks, industrial designs, and geographical indications. It explained the importance of originality, ethical use of knowledge, and the process of filing intellectual property in India.
The session also highlighted the role of IPR in academic research, technology transfer, startups, and entrepreneurship while familiarizing participants with institutional and national support mechanisms for protecting and commercializing innovative ideas.
Outcomes
The session enhanced participants' understanding of Intellectual Property Rights and their importance in safeguarding innovations and creative works.
Students gained knowledge of different forms of IPR, the Indian IPR system, registration procedures, and ethical practices related to originality and plagiarism.
They developed the ability to identify patentable ideas and apply IPR concepts in research and academic activities.
The program also increased awareness of commercialisation opportunities, technology transfer, and government support for innovators.
Overall, the event fostered an innovation-driven mindset and encouraged participants to protect their intellectual assets while promoting research, startups, and entrepreneurial development.
